3 Drywall Issues Common in Central Florida

Central Florida homeowners are a hardy group of people. We’re used to extremely high temperatures, huge storms and invasive floods. During your time as a homeowner in Florida, we’re sure you’ve experienced your fair share of summer storms and heavy, humid air. While your home is designed to protect you from the elements, these extreme situations can eventually take their toll on your drywall.

Here at New Ceilings, we’ve seen just about every type of drywall damage known to man. These are the 3 most common drywall issues we come across in Central Florida:

• Water damage. Water is your drywall’s worst enemy. This sneaky problem source will manage to find any tiny crack or hole and pass through until you’re left with a big problem on your hands. Besides actually weakening your drywall, water can promote the growth of mildew and harmful mold, which further weaken your home’s structure and can cause serious health issues for your family.

• Heat expansion. As you surely learned in middle school science classes, heat causes things to expand. As the temperatures increase from February through April, the wood making up your home’s frame and your drywall itself tend to expand, leaving behind a series of cracks. While these are usually not severe issues to take care of, you should assess the types of cracks you see in your home to figure out the best course of action. See our guide here.

• Structural settling. Of course, before any good construction company begins work on your home, they’ll ensure your plot of land isn’t situated on a sinkhole. Still, Florida land does settle and shift over time as it adjusts to the weight of your home structure. It’s natural to discover drywall cracks over time as your home settles. However, it’s important to touch base with an expert to make sure your structural cracks aren’t a sign of a greater underlying problem.

Even with these common issues, we wouldn’t live anywhere other than Central Florida. What do you love about living in Florida? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, get in touch with New Ceilings. Claim your free initial consultation today by calling (407) 378-6040.