Garage Ceiling Cracks

[wb2018]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

[photo1902]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

A super common occurrence.

Lori (A Touch of Drywall) 352-636-6859

[wb2018]

Thanks!

[Michael G.]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

Yes it happen to me after realizing I stored bundles of spare shingles from my
new roof on my attic floor above the garage with a dry walled ceiling.
For a awhile I couldn't figure out where to white specks where coming from on my SUV. :confused: :shrug:

Way to much weight in one area.

[mtdjed]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

I had this problem at first in a small area, then it expanded. I initially attempted to repair the defective areas, but it kept expanding.

The problem in my garage was that the drywall joints are not supported and the expansion from heat and cooling deteriorates the joints. I decided that the best repair would be to secure all the joints. I bought 1" by 3" boards and covered all of the seams.

The garage joists were installed horizontal to the garage door. The 4' x 8' dry wall sheets were installed with the 8 foot length from front to back. That leaves the entire 8 foot length of drywall supported only every two feet. I screwed the 1 x 3 boards along the 8 foot dry wall joint using the joists (24" on center). Countersunk and covered screwheads. Used a stud finder to insure joist location. Also used care to insure the 1 X 3 boards were properly aligned. Also used some liquid nails at certain areas.

My garage ceiling had a knockdown finish. I painted the whole ceiling and boards. I added a popcorn finish grit to the ceiling paint over the newly installed boards. Gave it a light sanding.

Cost was about $100. Did the work myself about 3 years ago and it still looks good.

[mtdjed]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

I sent message of how I repaired. I would note that if the house is new and doing this, I would contact the warranty dept.

Don't know your skill level capabilities but the fix I described is low skill. Only power tool I used was my electric drill with a countersink. Cut boards to length with hacksaw. Used an electronic stud finder to locate joist. A carpenter ruler beneficial.

Send me a PM if you want any further info.

[wb2018]

Thanks everyone for the great information!

[Sabella]

Thanks!

Only 1 recommendation?

[kkimball]

Only 1 recommendation?

I recommend Hole In The Wall Drywall to repair garage ceilings. The high humidity can cause the sheetrock to fail, and they know how to fix it correctly.

Their number is 407-283-1069.

[Paula]

After 20 years, we had a similar problem. Jim Lee fixed it. 727-551-1313. He did a great job.

[HJBeck]

I heard from a friend who had the problem that the cause is primarily due to lack of insulation above the garage.. the high temperatures in the attic cause the drywall to expand to much. I used the solar guys to blow insulation into the garage attic area as well as our inclosed lanai attic . Haven’t had any problems yet. (4 years ago).

[G.R.I.T.S.]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

Mauldin Drywall Patch and Repair
352-568-8910 office
352-303-8196

[miadford@gmail.com]

It’s probably because you have put heavier things in your attic. It was not built to support anything in the attic space. We have that problem too. The trusses are only made with 2x4 and not able to bear weight.

[maggie1]

I had this problem at first in a small area, then it expanded. I initially attempted to repair the defective areas, but it kept expanding.

The problem in my garage was that the drywall joints are not supported and the expansion from heat and cooling deteriorates the joints. I decided that the best repair would be to secure all the joints. I bought 1" by 3" boards and covered all of the seams.

The garage joists were installed horizontal to the garage door. The 4' x 8' dry wall sheets were installed with the 8 foot length from front to back. That leaves the entire 8 foot length of drywall supported only every two feet. I screwed the 1 x 3 boards along the 8 foot dry wall joint using the joists (24" on center). Countersunk and covered screwheads. Used a stud finder to insure joist location. Also used care to insure the 1 X 3 boards were properly aligned. Also used some liquid nails at certain areas.

My garage ceiling had a knockdown finish. I painted the whole ceiling and boards. I added a popcorn finish grit to the ceiling paint over the newly installed boards. Gave it a light sanding.

Cost was about $100. Did the work myself about 3 years ago and it still looks good.

I have this same problem in my garage There doesn't seem to be a problem with unequal distribution of weight causing the separation, so I don't know the reason it has happened. I like your description of repair; is there a chance that you could post a photo of what it looks like? I'd like to try this, but I'd like to see what it looks like first. Thanks.

[cmeinel@verizon.net]

We have noticed that our garage ceiling has cracks and taped seams comng apart. Has anyone had this problem and got help from a good reliable company or handyman?

Thanks so much!

I have same problem in enclosed lanai

[photo1902]

It’s probably because you have put heavier things in your attic. It was not built to support anything in the attic space. We have that problem too. The trusses are only made with 2x4 and not able to bear weight.

Depending on where in The Villages you live, this is not the case. Years ago TV started using 2x6's and designed attic space specifically to be used as storage. In fact, they use 1/2" OSB for flooring. I suspect you live in an older area of TV, before this design change occurred.

[dawabeav]

I just fixed my garage.The seam tape never stuck to the seams of the drywall in spots. I cut the bad tape out with a utility knife and used that fiberglass mesh seam tape ,remudded and used a putty knife to give that stucco look to match the existing ceiling finish and repainted the ceiling. Like others weak ceiling flexing not helpful.

[OhioBuckeye]

We did when we lived in TV because I guess we had to much stored above garage. I guess it was to much weight.

[HogPilot]

I heard from a friend who had the problem that the cause is primarily due to lack of insulation above the garage.. the high temperatures in the attic cause the drywall to expand to much. I used the solar guys to blow insulation into the garage attic area as well as our inclosed lanai attic . Haven’t had any problems yet. (4 years ago).

Had the same issue. It will continue to crack if not insulated. Blow in insulation did the trick.

[wb2018]

Thank you very much for all the information provided!

[silag]

I had this problem at first in a small area, then it expanded. I initially attempted to repair the defective areas, but it kept expanding.

The problem in my garage was that the drywall joints are not supported and the expansion from heat and cooling deteriorates the joints. I decided that the best repair would be to secure all the joints. I bought 1" by 3" boards and covered all of the seams.

The garage joists were installed horizontal to the garage door. The 4' x 8' dry wall sheets were installed with the 8 foot length from front to back. That leaves the entire 8 foot length of drywall supported only every two feet. I screwed the 1 x 3 boards along the 8 foot dry wall joint using the joists (24" on center). Countersunk and covered screwheads. Used a stud finder to insure joist location. Also used care to insure the 1 X 3 boards were properly aligned. Also used some liquid nails at certain areas.

My garage ceiling had a knockdown finish. I painted the whole ceiling and boards. I added a popcorn finish grit to the ceiling paint over the newly installed boards. Gave it a light sanding.

Cost was about $100. Did the work myself about 3 years ago and it still looks good.
Any chance of seeing this repair ?