"nugz" wrote in message
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Thanks for the replies fellas. I do see some cracks on the new side
where the addition was added but nothing major. Should I assume that
there would be absolutly no cracks anywhere or is a minor crack an
indication of impending doom? Regarding patterns with the cracking
noises, I definitly hear it at night alot before bed. I will try to see
if I can determine how often it does it during the day but that will
have to wait til the weekend since I work 9 to 5.

Funny thing about the addition is that it seems to pitch downwards and
away from where it connects to the old part of the house on the 2nd
floor. Definitly a small 2 to 3 foot section seems to be on a small
incline away from the old part of the house, but then seems to level
off in the bedroom. Only have a 3 foot level but so far everything
seems to be pretty level in both of the bedrooms. If anything, the new
bedroom floors seem to level a hair higher when I measure in the center
of one of the rooms. So I'm not sure if its just that "connecting"
section thats a little off or whether or not the addition is really
settling. Like I said, this fact plus the noises has me terribly
worried.


If it's just minor cracks in the drywall where old and new meet, it may be
nothing, but keep an eye on it to see if it gets worse.

As others have stated "cracking/popping" noises are common in most homes as
temp changes.
They usually go away with time, as nails pull out or wood dries.
But if they occur at about the same time each day, you could sit an wait and
try to isolate them.

Sometimes just an extra nail/screw or two in a joist or floor can stop it.

If the addition is slightly crooked it may have been built that way, as
some wall framers only rely on their eyes and never bother with a level.
Or they simply want the job done and don't care as long as they get paid
But floors won't shift enough to notice without walls cracking as well, so
recent patching in the area may be a warning.

If it really concerns you, bring in a structural engineer for an evaluation.
His report may help you sleep nights.

AMUN