Ceiling crack - any thoughts

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  1. Danielt25

    Danielt25 Well-Known Member

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    Hi I inspected a property the other day and noted a ceiling crack. Can one tell from looking at it if it's a serious issue? Property is going to auction and no building inspection report is or was available.

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    Danielt25, 26th Jun, 2021
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  2. Stoffo

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    Movement at the attachment of an extension ?

    Poor plastering job also
     
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  3. skater

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    Maybe not poor plastering since it extends through the cornice.
     
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  4. wylie

    wylie Moderator Staff Member

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    We have the exact same crack in a ceiling in a 60s house where the hallway empties into a larger room. We've patched it several times. It is just a weak spot where the plaster sheets join in our case, and this looks like a join that's moved slightly.

    If you are worried, why not pay for a building report?
     
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  5. sqe

    sqe Well-Known Member

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    The fact it has cracked the cornice is a concern
     
    sqe, 26th Jun, 2021
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  6. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Probably in need of smoke expansion joint due to the length of the ceiling.

    It's cracked along the sheet joints, so it may indicate poor installation by not applying adhesive and supporting the sheets.
     
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  7. Marg4000

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    Get your own building report if you are planning to bid at auction.
     
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  8. skater

    skater Well-Known Member

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    If it is a concern, get a building report.
     
    skater, 26th Jun, 2021
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