Is it a serious problem ? Please help

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#1

Originally Posted By: hcheng
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A 9.5 years townhouse with floor saging, which cause ceiling like:





Can anybody help to tell that it is normal or serious structure problem ?

Mank thanks advance.
Hong

#2

Originally Posted By: jcampbell
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Hong,


That is really tough to diagnose from that photo, angle etc... any additional photos may help, but you are better off getting someone inside to look... either an inspector, contractor or engineer.

Jeff

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#3

Originally Posted By: rfarruggia
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It looks like a crack in the drywall tape joint, not unusual in a 10 year old house, but if the floor over it is sagging, it may be a compromised truss. You’ll probably have to tear down the ceiling to properly diagnose this. If there is no displacement in the ceiling, I would just respackle and repaint it, and consider it part of the regular maintenance.

#4

Originally Posted By: hcheng
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thanks for all your replies.


Raymond, how can i know the floor over it is sagging ? What is displacement in the ceiling ?

Many thanks,
hong

#5

Originally Posted By: dbowers
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Looks really bad. I’d call either a licensed Geo-Technical Engineer or competent general contractor for further analysis and repairs. Don’t waste time on here - get calling.