TOPIC: Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months???

Hello all,

I didn't inspect this house so I don't have a lot of detail or any photos.  This is a friend's house.  It was built a year ago.  Last winter he said there was a gap between the wall and the bathroom vanity (Wisconsin).  The vanity is on the outside wall.  Now that it is warmer the gap is gone. 

Any idea what could be causing this??? 

Thank you!

Mike

I would like to be able to help you and your friend but the information is limited.

What is the house configuration?

Is this a first floor, second floor bath?

How large is the gap?

A picture would help others to figure out.

Not sure if related to structure, plumbing or whatever.

Wish I could help.

Hi David,

The house is a ranch style and the gap is present during the cold months only.

Not sure how large it was I will ask.

Thank you

Hmmmm. I wonder if it could be rafter expansion/contraction, where the whole wall moves with the roof, but the floor does not, creating the gap? Just a thought....

Hi Michael,

I was thinking the same thing.  I told them it's probably something like truss up-lift in the winter.

Thank you
Have a great day!

Truss uplift is vertical. This issue mentioned here is horizontal. I don't understand your theories - the 2 Mikes. I'm not in a cold climate here but we do have truss uplift around here, and it shows (if it shows) between interior wall joints to ceilings.