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Old 01-12-09, 06:06 AM
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Joint crack returns at ceiling, looking for suggestions

I guess they are stress cracks that have returned in the ceiling.
Last time we repainted we removed the paper tape joint and replaced it with fiberglass mesh.
The paper tape joint was really in bad shape.

This time the crack seems to be in the center of the drywall boards where they come together. The cracks are very thin and tight.

Before I spackle the joint again I wanted to see if there is anything I can do the make this better. I bought GOOD_BYE CRACKS , never used this before and not sure it was the right fix for this.

My guess its just like nail pops that occur here and there over time and the corner bead that needs to be addressed due to the seasonal changes in humidity (stress)

The House is 25 years old and the drywall was glued and nailed .

The cracks are in the ceiling in various areas on the first floor where the floor beams are the longest (15'-6")

Thanks!
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