The 5 Most Common Causes of Drywall Damage

No matter how hard you try, there’s no way for you to keep your home’s walls perfectly pristine for the duration of your stay. Damage happens, whether its source was a rogue chair leg during move-in, a rowdy crowd of kids, or an even rowdier group of adults. Even with the vigilance of a hawk, accidents are bound to happen, and you’ll need to have your drywall painted or repaired at some point in time.

However, there’s no harm in preparing for the worst to help you escape the danger zone. From the experts on drywall repair in Orlando at New Ceilings, here are the 5 most common reasons why we’re called in for drywall repair duty:

• Water damage. Florida is a wet state. Between our summer showers and our constant state of humidity, it’s easy for water to seep in through any cracks and cause the deterioration of your drywall. This is a particularly tricky problem to handle, as water travels quickly and can leave behind significant damage and even mold in your home’s foundation.

• Ceiling cracks. As we mentioned in a previous blog, ceiling cracks are common to many homeowners for a wide variety of reasons. While there’s not much you can do to prepare for these annoyances, you can make sure to report a ceiling crack the moment you notice it to help prevent further damage. Ceiling cracks tend to grow when left on their own.

• Nail pops. Depending on the materials that make up your home, expansion and contraction are common as heat levels rise and fall. This shifting can cause the nails to come up through your drywall and leave little holes; the big problem with this is when homeowners try to hammer the nails back in place, causing further damage. This one is often mistaken for a DIY-able repair.

• Furniture scuffs. Whether you hit a corner while rearranging your room or accidentally scooted your couch a little too hard against the wall, furniture can be a big danger for drywall in any room. To help reduce this possibility, you can put protective covers on the corners and feet of any piece of furniture.
• DIY disasters.

A number of things threaten the integrity of our drywall on a daily basis, and while we don’t advocate living hermetically, we do encourage all homeowners to report any damage to a professional as soon as possible. If you’ve run into any of these issues, get help from New Ceilings, offering the best drywall repair in Orlando. Call 407-378-6040 to learn more or to schedule your appointment.