Help - Cracks at Intersection of Ceilings & Walls

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Moderator Post (s) for this thread: > Truss Lift is seasonal by doug seibert on 02/01/2005 > No caulk on the walls by doug seibert on 02/02/2005

I'm purchasing a 20 year old home. A certified building official has told me that there is truss lift which has caused cracks at the interesection of the ceilings and walls. He states this is not a structural problem which requires additional support or reinforcement; this is a cosmetic problem which is the result of normal expansion and contraction. This occurs throughout the house. The home is built on a slab. Assuming his statement is valid, what kind of filler do you suggest and how should the crown molding be attached. Will this continue to be a problem. I don't understand why this has resulted as I've never seen in a home before.