# Splits in MDF Pelmets ### Issue Image: ![[Pasted image 20250218105432.png]] ## Issue Description: - Poorly joined sections of MDF pelmets are prone to shrinking over time, leading to visible gaps. - Once the MDF shrinks, the top coat applied over the joints will crack and split, reducing the aesthetic quality. ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Sections of MDF should be mitre-cut and overlapped. - [ ] A mechanical fixing shall be installed through the mitre cut. - [ ] Consider Installing Plasterer's tape over the joint. - [ ] This [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrNoNAlXuCw) provides an equiavlent example but for skirting boards. ## Source