Rigips sloping roof has cracks

What you need:

• Filler
• Acrylic mass
• Painter's tape

Problems with expansion with plasterboard

• Rigips panels expand differently with changes in temperature and humidity than wood. This means that there is always the possibility that cracks will form.
• In the case of sloping ceilings, the problem is exacerbated when the panels that are attached to the slope abut the panels that are attached to walls or ceilings. walls generally behave differently than roofs.
• In order to prevent cracking, there must be a joint between the panels that are attached to the slope and those that are mounted to the walls. If the joint is missing, cracks will form.
• The necessary joint is not a crack. Typically this is greater in summer than in winter.
• In general, the problem with a new building is that the entablature settles over a period of about 2 years. Settling cracks can occur. After that, no new cracks should actually appear.
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Jointing Rigips panels - it's that easy

Rigips panels are no longer required when converting the roof or when erecting a partition wall ...

However, cracks in the plaster of paris can also indicate that the Underground is unstable or that roof works more than it should. But that can only be decided by an on-site specialist. If in doubt, you should consult an expert before buying a house.

Elimination of cracks on sloping ceilings

• Use only special joint filler that is suitable for plasterboard walls. Mix the mixture exactly according to the instructions.
• If you do not see a joint at the edges, it is essential to cut one into it. This joint must remain open, that is, it must not simply be filled with filler. Take permanently elastic acrylic mass. You can also glue painter's tape to the wall and fill the joint with the filler. The tape decouples the panel on the sloping roof from that on the wall. Once dry, cut off whatever is left of the tape.
• You have to bevel existing cracks, that is, cut into both sides so that a V-shaped notch is created. You can then fill this with the filler. The laborious work is only worthwhile if the roof has already been set.