Drywall cracks near my windows. How bad are they?

[brymetime]

All,

Yesterday, I noticed drywall cracks near my windows. Attached is a picture of a large crack. Could this have been caused by settling of the foundation? There have already been hairline cracks in the shower grout as a result of foundation settling.

How big of an issue is this? How could it be easily and inexpensively fixed?

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Ryan

[Debbie]

Don't worry, Ryan.

According to hubby (structural engineer), it's not a problem.

Spackle and paint touch up should do the job.

It is common for the house to settle a little from time to time.

[Dan Auito]

That's your drywall bead pulling away from the Gypsum board/drywall. You might consider using a few drywall screws to pull it back down before re-floating the sills.

[brymetime]

Thanks, Debbie and Dan.

I patched it with spakling and then repainted it.

Regards,

Ryan