It’s likely that you haven’t given your ceiling a close look in some time. That can make it hard to tell whether it’s been changing or showing signs of wear. The good news is that most issues with a ceiling are noticeable if you know what to look for. Pay attention to:
- Cracks, especially if they make a stair-step pattern
- Sagging or bulging
- Water stains
- Discoloration
- Mold growth
- Vents separating from the ceiling
- Light fixtures that no longer work or flicker
- Crown molding that is pulling away
- Bubbling or damaged paint
Issues like these can indicate that your ceiling is facing deterioration caused by some outside force. In the case of cracks, something above the ceiling could be improperly distributing weight, or the foundation of the house may have shifted. Paint bubbles and stains indicate the presence of too much water. While these problems might seem minor and hardly worth attention beyond their aesthetic impact, they typically arise from much more impactful problems that, when ignored, could leave you with a bigger bill later. Don’t forget that you’ve got an attic up top, too! Sometimes, ceiling problems indicate an issue in the attic.
How to Fix the Ceiling
Ceiling repairs can vary in type, complexity, and price depending on what’s going wrong. Some of the most common ceiling tasks we tackle at Mr. Handyman include changing the pattern or material of the ceiling, installing fans, and adding or updating vents. If you need popcorn ceiling removal in Greenville, that’s something we do often. It can be a very messy job, and you’ll need personal protective equipment to keep particles out of your lungs, so it’s a task best left to the professionals.
Another job we see a lot of in this region, thanks to the summer temperatures, is updating, adding, or repairing fans. Ceiling fan installation in Greer is important, not just for comfort but to make your home more energy-efficient. Did you know that the direction your fan is spinning can bring down your energy bill? In summer, make sure your fan is spinning counterclockwise so that it pushes air down to you, creating drafts that keep you cool. In winter, switch it to spinning clockwise, which sucks the cool air up away from you and pushes the warm air that has risen back down. If your ceiling fans aren’t working, or if you don’t have any at all, let us help!
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How to Fix the Attic
An attic is a great storage space for most homes, but it also serves a practical purpose. An attic creates a buffer between the outside climate and the interior of a home. Without it, a house would get extremely hot or cold under the beating sun or winter snow, as these elements would essentially be resting right on the ceiling
Because an attic is less protected than the rest of the house, it’s common to need some minor repairs from time to time. Pay attention to your insulation, and check for leaks regularly before they start to rot the wooden support beams of the attic.
Over time, you might also find that your access to the attic starts to wear down. The ladder leading upward might have cracked or broken steps, or it’s hard to pull down and doesn’t fit snugly back into its frame. Mr. Handyman does attic door repair or replacement as necessary to make sure you have the tools you need to do regular maintenance on your own. Staying on top of such repairs is important because accidentally falling while entering the attic can be catastrophic; in fact, falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the entire world.
Your attic entry point also does a lot for your indoor climate. If you’ve got an attic door that doesn’t fit seamlessly with its frame, you’re letting out a lot of interior air that can drive your energy bills up!
