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Cracks in ceiling from walking in attic

  • 08-05-2009 03:02PM
    #1
    BrianD3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,919 ✭✭✭


    Does walking on the joists in an attic cause cracking in the ceiling below. I always thought it was OK to walk in an attic as long as you were careful to only step on the joists - but having been in the attic a few times recently I see new cracks appearing in the celing. BTW the joists are 16 inches apart.


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  • #2
    karltimber
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 1,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭karltimber


    It really depends on the size/depth of the joists
    mine are only 3 or 4 inch joists - new houses are 9" I think.

    With mine - you have to be careful as they will not support too much weight.


  • #3
    BrianD3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,919 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    Thanks, I think the joists are only 4 inches high. As well as the ceiling cracks, there are some small circular pieces that have fallen off the ceiling.

    I only weigh 12.5 stone and haven't been stomping around in the attic :)

    Will be avoiding walking up there from now on!


  • #4
    Radiotower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 250 ✭✭Radiotower


    If you ever think of converting attic make sure the joists are upgraded to 9" - no need to take out the smaller ones but they wouldnt support a floor.

    The small round holes are most likely plaster pop-outs where the nails are holding the plasterboard slab with, they pop the plaster off with the extra weight up there. A bit of fillers, sanding and a spot of paint and it'll be like new.


  • #5
    k123456
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,031 ✭✭✭k123456


    I floor attics quite a bit, once it is floored, when u walk around your weight is spread over several joists, might stop the cracks


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