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i had a hairline crack in my ceiling, which i extended to about 1cm which i thought would be enough, but upon filling the crack and sanding, the crack has reappeared. is this likely to be due to me not having made the crack bigger or something else?
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There are a number of variables that can cause such cracks - but you give such limited info how can anyone help you?
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what further information would be of use?
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what above is it a room or attic has it been used since you filled ??
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its a bedroom with an unused loft above, ive been decorating the rest of the room but not really used it otherwise...
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What size screws, at what centres, have been used to fix the ceiling?
Is the ceiling plaster board or plaster laths?
Has the ceiling previously been overboarded?
Are the loft/ceiling joists bare with no flooring or storage on them?
Do you know the section size of the joists and their span?
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the only question i know the answer to is the 4th one(the answer being yes).....i guess that won't be much help...
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