Modular Home drywall cracks - typical?
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Comments (9)Although I've never seen a Modular home constructed I'd assume this to be normal. I seriously doubt that the integrity of the walls were compromised. Rather you'd be looking at stress cracks in sheetrock due to the lifting, placement, and fastening of modules. I'm confident that with some Liquid Nails adhesive and long course thread screws these gaps between modules would be tightened up and never reappear. Note, I have no direct knowledge of modular construction but have a comprehensive knowledge of swimming pool and pool house (standard framed) construction. My experience has always been that a structure which has generated cracks in the sheetrock have been from settling out of level at the base of the structure. I've seen this settling on both monolithic concrete foundations and footers under joisted sub flooring. As long as your slab stays put I wouldn't expect the cracks to reappear. See ya, Kelly...See MoreHow do you find out if a home is a modular?
Comments (17)Nowadays you can find multi-story commercial buildings, hotels, schools, and apartment buildings built using modular construction. It's still a pretty small percentage of all construction, but it's there. There is a difference, however, between temporary and permanent modular buildings, and this may be the reason for the stigma. Temporary modular is construction trailers, school "portables" and the like, usually one-room buildings, and typically with inexpensive finishes. They're built to be moved, and often are re-leased out every few months or years. Then again, when I went to high school we had 20-year-old portables. :-) Permanent modular is typically a construct of multiple rooms, all factory built, then shipped to the site and bolted or welded together. My sister had a neighbor who added a modular (meaning factory-built) second story to their house. A one-day operation to install it--pretty cool. Heck, you can even buy a modular elevator, which is a steel shaft with the car already assembled inside of it. Anyway, I think the stigma comes from people thinking modular=movable=trailer=cheap. Here is a link that might be useful: Modular Elevator...See MoreCeiling cracks
Comments (1)How new is the new home? If it was framed with green wood, you may be experiencing shrinkage due to the wood drying out. Another possibility is that they might have taped the joints with fiberglass tape and not used a setting compound on top. Ron...See MoreTongue and Groove vs drywall in addition
Comments (3)Before ditching the sheet rock, better check local codes. Sheet rock is simply the least expensive and best choice for fire proofing buildings and is often required by code....See Moreronbre
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