Roof-truss uplift: seasonal ceiling-wall cracks
Distinguish seasonal truss uplift from wall/foundation movement before rigidly fastening or patching.
VERT / GREEN
Photograph the crack winter/summer and note whether it closes seasonally.
JAUNE / YELLOW
A ceiling-partition crack that opens in winter and closes later can result from differential truss shrinkage.
ROUGE / RED
Progressive deformation, sagging ceiling, shifted bearing wall or non-seasonal crack: assess structure rather than assume truss uplift.
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What the professional checks
The professional checks trusses, moisture, bearings, partitions, fasteners, cracks and signs distinguishing seasonal shrinkage from structural movement.
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Checked 2026-08-23
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