The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Rigger wrote:
I live in a bungalow which was built in 1970 (36 years old) and
recently i have noticed cracks at the ceiling where it joins the wall.
Also across the ceiling itself and although the wall also has some
cracks there is no sign of cracks on any brick/supporting walls. ITS
ALL PLASTER OR PLASTERBOARD. I accept there has been a change in
temprature....is this to blame? or do i need to pay out for a
structural engineer to carry out a report. The cracks are getting
bigger on a daily basis but in most cases they are hairline cracks but
the ceiling wall ones are the diametre of say 'spaghetti'. PLEASE
ADVISE IT WILL BE GRAETLY APPRECIATED!


Mmm.

Such cracks are normal on a newish house as wood stabilises at the
average humidity...perhaps what has happened is that a very humid late
summer has pushed the structure apart and now its shrinking again.

The cosmetic solution is decorators caulk/paint.

As to why they have suddenly appeared THIS year after 36 years, is
another problem.

How long have you lived in this bungalow?

Thanks for taking time to reply.

I have lived here since August this year (just over 3 months), i
thought i might be the victim of a cover up, but i believe the cracks
are fresh....that said and this is probably one for CSI, i noticed a
fan heater in the loft? (bizzare). Kind Regards