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Failure Fingerprint

Drywall joint movement

Seasonal or structural movement reopens a finish joint.

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Typical location

Board seams, opening corners and trim transitions

Timing fingerprint

Seasonal or after normal framing movement

Visible or audible pattern

Fine crack following a straight joint or corner

Best separating check

Track width and confirm it is confined to finish layers

Evidence that weakens this cause

Growing masonry or foundation crack

Do not confuse it with

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Finish crack vs settlementGeometry, material and change over time separate cosmetic finish movement from structural movement.→