Is drywall cracking caused by foundation settling?

Foundation sinking does create drywall fractures over time. Cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, and other places are common in houses of all ages. Some sheetrock gaps are far more problematic than others. Foundation repair may be necessary depending on the severity of the problem.

When to be aware of foundation settling causing drywall cracks:
If the gaps are more than 3/16″ (about the width of a nickel), you should have a professional inspect your foundation. Before you do anything, investigate the gaps to see if they’re just hairline cracks or something significantly more dangerous. Remember that minor breaches in sheetrock are natural and not to be concerned about. Even new homes settle within the first 1-3 months or years, and hairline fractures are not uncommon. If the little cracks appear and go (for example, you observe them one month but not the next), there is generally nothing to worry about. This might be due to minor temperature variations or seasonal rains. It’s a good idea to learn everything there is to know about sheetrock cracks in walls and foundation damage. By addressing issues early on, you may save yourself a lot of trouble later on.

Concerning huge gaps:
When sheetrock cracks continue to develop in size, or you find gaps around windows (and your doors don’t open and shut properly), your home may be sinking. Also, if one wall appears to be taller than the other, this is a clue that you may have foundation problems. If this is the case, you should hire a Foundation Repair Redondo Beach contractor or a structural engineer to inspect your property. They can analyze whether your foundation may benefit from foundation pier construction. The piers’ job is to give structural support and stabilize your foundation. Installing foundation piers helps prevent major foundation movement and structural damage to your property. If the problem just affects one corner of your property, you may only need 3-4 foundation piers to fix it. Alternatively, if there are significant fractures throughout the house, more than 20 or 30 piers may be required. Contacting a knowledgeable specialist is the only method to understand exactly what needs to be done and how many piers are required.

Contact RLM Retrofit Foundation if you’ve detected significant cracks in your sheetrock and believe your home may require Foundation repair.
The RLM Retrofit Foundation is dedicated to aiding houses with foundation issues. We will gladly inspect your property and discuss our findings. If you suspect you have a foundation problem, please call us straight away at (800) 824-6699.

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