Dry wall seams in the Garage ceiling

[cb1972]

need some recommendations for someone to repair dry wall cracks ( seams) in my garage ceiling

[retiredguy123]

I don't have a specific recommendation. Any contractor or handyman can do it. But, you need to find someone who will do more than a standard drywall repair or the crack will just come back. The crack needs to be cut out and replaced with a flexible material that will create an expansion and contraction joint, so that the drywall can move as the temperature changes without cracking again. Almost all large expansive garage and lanai ceilings usually develop these cracks.

[cb1972]

ok thank you

[villagetinker]

I am looking at doing my own, using an elastomeric filler, I think I saw this at the paint store in Pinellas Plaza.

[HiHoSteveO]

I am looking at doing my own, using an elastomeric filler, I think I saw this at the paint store in Pinellas Plaza.

Yes maybe that would work best? I might try that. I've been trying to figure out how best to fix the lanai ceiling. Insulate first or not, or just try a product as you mention alone...
Something similar to link below in a tube. Would be able to force it up into the crack as much as possible. Would do it when its cold out and cracking is at its maximum. I don't know about the reflective part.
Would really be good if was white and somewhat matched existing white.

Not sure why link says access denied but it seems to work ok.
Access Denied (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lanco-10-3-fl-oz-Elastomeric-Crack-Filler-Reflective-Roof-Coating-RS301-18/202491254)

[photo1902]

Lori at A Touch of Drywall does excellent work. (352) 636-6859. Last we spoke, she won’t repair lanai ceiling cracks unless insulation is added in the ceiling above.

[skip0358]

Mine have been done twice and if you use your attic for storage it will probably happen again. Stress & weight from above and the fact that it's a seam not on a rafter or cleat doesn't help at all. It's a free floating seam.

[mulligan]

Another fact about garage ceilings is that if the trusses are not designated "attic trusses" they are designed to carry only their own weight and no extra load such as stored items.

[New Englander]

Mine have been done twice and if you use your attic for storage it will probably happen again. Stress & weight from above and the fact that it's a seam not on a rafter or cleat doesn't help at all. It's a free floating seam.

Free floating seams don't work. No wonder cracks develop.

[cb1972]

thanks all,good info so far. i don't have any storage above the Garage but its not insulated. still looking for recommendations on contractors

[CWGUY]

thanks all,good info so far. i don't have any storage above the Garage but its not insulated. still looking for recommendations on contractors

:) Sorry no recommendations. Did it myself..... but THE DAILY SUN does have ads in the classified section for people that do it.

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[Investment Painting Contractors]

thanks all,good info so far. i don't have any storage above the Garage but its not insulated. still looking for recommendations on contractors

Call Touch of Drywall. They will fix it for you.