dwitting87
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Hello all,
I tried to search the forum for a similar crack issue, but it seems like every crack is a little unique. This is my first house 2nd year owned so my knowledge is pretty sparse to cracks/aging of homes. Here is the info:
Cracks showed up at beginning of winter. They are pretty straight so obviously the ends of sheets of drywall
I have no idea if they were taped. I couldn't determine, but in some cases, I would say no.
The "specialist" at homedepot said that an exterior grade drywall that would expand/contract with the season would fix it. Once I cleaned out the cracks, patched them and painted they were like new. Then once it warmed up, the "expanding patch" began to bulge. Once winter came back the following year, they began to crack again.
Key notes about the room:
1. Its above the furnace room in my basement.
2. I live in Michigan
3. The walls with cracks are opposing walls
4. The ceiling is vaulted (not sure if that would be a factor)
My first thoughts were to tape, but I don't want to tape and repaint if I am not at least "mostly confident" it would resolve the issue.
Thoughts?
Thank you in advance.
I tried to search the forum for a similar crack issue, but it seems like every crack is a little unique. This is my first house 2nd year owned so my knowledge is pretty sparse to cracks/aging of homes. Here is the info:
Cracks showed up at beginning of winter. They are pretty straight so obviously the ends of sheets of drywall
I have no idea if they were taped. I couldn't determine, but in some cases, I would say no.
The "specialist" at homedepot said that an exterior grade drywall that would expand/contract with the season would fix it. Once I cleaned out the cracks, patched them and painted they were like new. Then once it warmed up, the "expanding patch" began to bulge. Once winter came back the following year, they began to crack again.
Key notes about the room:
1. Its above the furnace room in my basement.
2. I live in Michigan
3. The walls with cracks are opposing walls
4. The ceiling is vaulted (not sure if that would be a factor)
My first thoughts were to tape, but I don't want to tape and repaint if I am not at least "mostly confident" it would resolve the issue.
Thoughts?
Thank you in advance.