Hole in the Ceiling? Here’s What May Have Caused it

With your roof and ceiling as two of the most important features of your house that ensure your safety, you want to make sure they’re always in good shape and are well-maintained. Obviously, for a conscientious homeowner, having a hole appear in your ceiling is about as close to a living nightmare as you can get. How do you keep a smooth, clean surface and keep your family protected?

One of the first steps in prevention is knowing how to identify all the disasters that can possibly befall your home so that you can take the appropriate measures to correct them. From the experts on Orlando drywall repair at New Ceilings, here are a few of the most common causes for holes in the ceiling:

• Rodents and other chewing pests: Central Florida residents are no strangers to heavy downpours–even the pests. So when flowing waters disturb their nests, rats, mice, and other creatures head for higher, dryer ground, which may take the form of your attic. Look for bite marks in corners and other telltale signs that a living creature is calling your attic home.

• Water damage: Here in Florida, water is both a primary and a secondary cause of roof damage. Not only does it cause rats to take shelter in your home, it can also put a lot of extra stress on your ceiling’s drywall and roof supports. Keep an eye out for telltale stains and dark water spots that accompany standing water, and of course, have any leaks examined immediately. You might want to leave the examination to the professionals in case the structure of your ceiling has been weakened.

• Low-quality ceiling materials: Of course, with a quality drywall installation, you know that your home should stay in good shape for a decent amount of time; but if you purchased a pre-owned home or didn’t take part in the building process, you may not have had the chance to inspect what they used. If you see little piles of “sand” collecting on the floor and the ceiling looks like it’s crumbling, deteriorating sheetrock or joint tape may be to blame. You’ll need the help of the pros to replace it.

Generally speaking, ceiling issues shouldn’t be handled by amateurs. It takes a steady and experienced hand to install or replace ceiling drywall and leave behind a smooth, even surface. What’s more, the experts on Orlando drywall repair at New Ceilings can provide you with a beautiful, ready-to-paint texture when they’re done with the repair. To learn more or to schedule your initial consultation, call us at (407) 378-6040 today.