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    cubalink Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 20, 2006, 09:55 AM
    Cracks In Walls
    I been noticing in my drywall long cracks can someone tell me what can that be.
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    Feb 20, 2006, 11:19 AM
    Probably nothing to worry about; just settling that most homes will see sooner or later.

    How old is the home?
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    Feb 20, 2006, 01:08 PM
    Hi, Cubalink,
    Our home is around 35 yrs old. There are some cracks in the drywall, due to the house settling over the years.
    Biggest problem is getting paint to match when I patch them... I hate to repaint a whole room cause I couldn't find the paint color to match!
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    Feb 20, 2006, 01:19 PM
    My home was built in 1902. And I live northeast.
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    Feb 20, 2006, 02:02 PM
    If your house was build in 1902, it didn't have drywall originally, but may have been remodeled. I have found the cracks often are where the drywall isn't solidly anchored to the studs especially in the corners. I have had better luck with the cracks staying patched if I add drywall screws along the crack before patching it.

    You should take cracks seriously. How are your heating bills this winter? Drywall cracks are one more place for warm air to escape.
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    Feb 20, 2006, 02:06 PM
    The cracks in a circa 1900 home can indicate a shifting foundation, or rotting or otherwise soft wood support members. May need to look under or inside the areas affected.
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