Recurring Drywall Screw Pops

4 years ago

I have a recurring drywall screw pop issue in the ceiling of the foyer in my 17 year old home. I have had the pops repaired several times and they reappear within a few months. The worst offender is along the ceiling next to a freestanding 5 foot wall, which has a kitchen cabinet on the opposite side. The last repair was in late November and by March they were back bigger and better than ever. My handyman said the drywall screws from last repair were in place when he repaired in November, so before another repair I felt we should do some exploring in the attic. He took these pics in the attic and I think those partial 2x4’s nailed to the truss are considered “dead wood”. I suspect this dead wood or something up there, possibly changes in moisture level, is causing movement over a short period of time. How do we repair this once and for all?

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tozmo1
4 years ago
Try posting this on DYIchatroom com Lots of construction types on there.
conne
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you…I will try that!
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3onthetree
4 years ago
Roof trusses lift. When it happens, that is pulling your ceiling drywall up because it wasn't installed correctly to allow movement. Basically, the ceiling should not be screwed up against the walls, and the walls should not be attached to the trusses.
conne
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you for this info.
woodbutcher_ca
4 years ago
Hi, Just an idea. I have had problems with kitchen cabinets attached to the wall, with molding secured to the cabinets. A few years later there is a large gap between the ceiling and the molding. My cure was to remove the molding and secure it to the ceiling. There was no nailing surface in the ceiling so I simply used my nail gun and shot opposed nails at 45 degrees to each other to secure the molding to ceiling and let it float on the cabinets . I would suggest you cut the sheetrock loose where it joins the free standing wall and cover the corner with molding attached only to the ceiling that will allow for the movement you are having.

Good Luck Woodbutcher
conne
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you. That sounds like a viable option and I will discuss it with my handy man.