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

Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months??? 11 years 9 months ago #48875

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!

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Re: Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months??? 11 years 9 months ago #48895

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.

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Re: Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months??? 11 years 9 months ago #48897

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

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Re: Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months??? 11 years 9 months ago #48985

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....

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Re: Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months??? 11 years 9 months ago #48987

Hi Michael,

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

Thank you
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Re: Gap between the wall and vanity during the cold months??? 11 years 9 months ago #49010

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.

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