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What It Could Mean If Your Walls Are Warping
By TIFFANY SELVEY
Warped walls can happen based on the type of interior paneling you have, and to prevent warping, installers should leave a ⅛ inch gap between each panel. Warping can also happen due to the wrong fasteners being used during installation, so it’s best to use space ring-shank nails and set them eight inches apart.
Drywall might warp due to excessive moisture, so the problem may be due to high humidity, improper drainage, insufficient waterproofing, or — worst case scenario — a foundation failure. Once you have identified the issue, you should get a professional to remove and replace the drywall.
Older homes have plaster walls, which might warp due to excessive moisture, and a tell-tale sign would be a brown leak. Another cause of warping walls is the plaster coming loose from the wall, causing a bulge, which you may be able to fix by pushing the wall surface back against the wall and reattaching.