Don’t Blame the Kids–3 Times Drywall Cracks Happen on Their Own

Even the best behaved of children have a little wild streak in them. Whether that involves making a mess while whipping up a batch of pancakes, splashing around a little too much in the pool, or throwing a football in the house while you’re taking a nap, that wild streak can often leave you with some extra cleanup work on your hands. As we all know, accidents happen all the time, and sometimes innocent horseplay results in broken windows or even a hole in the wall.

But before you prepare your best “you’re-in-trouble-now” voice after spotting a crack in your drywall, you might want to take a second look. Occasionally, drywall cracks and holes can occur all on their own. The Orlando drywall repair experts at New Ceilings are here to help you identify 3 common drywall blemishes not caused by a rowdy group of children.

• Nail pops. Believe it or not, a few small circular dents in the wall may not be the result of pencils thrown like darts. Nail pops occur when the nail has pulled away from the wood beams supporting your home, leaving behind round marks that are the size of nail heads. While these blemishes may be small, they can indicate that your foundation has experienced a significant shift and caused the drywall to shear and should be examined by professionals to help ensure no further damage occurs.
• Vertical cracks. Have you noticed a crack or two running up the length of your wall? Generally speaking, vertical cracks follow the seams of your drywall and simply indicate that your foundation has settled since construction was completed. You can expect to see these more often if you’re in a newer home. Your drywall repair experts should be able to patch these cracks fairly easily, but just in case, they’ll perform a thorough examination to make sure there’s no more serious damage lying beneath.
• Horizontal cracks. No, they’re not the result of your little ones trying to recreate a prison break. Horizontal cracks are often more serious than their vertical counterparts; when they’re not caused by significant foundational shift, they’re usually a result of water damage. If you see any horizontal cracks, or even fissures that run at 45-degree angles, be sure to contact a repair team right away.

Now that you can identify a few of the most commonly seen drywall issues, you can breathe easily and take the kids out of time-out. To learn more about common drywall problems, contact the Orlando drywall repair professionals at New Ceilings. Give us a call at (407) 378-6040 today to schedule your free consultation and estimate.