jimirwin

Since drywall is part of the fire code, why not use a piece or pieces of drywall scrap instead of wood?

I've patched a similar hole as above, reusing the piece I had removed (for access to replace the house's main water shut-off valve). held it in place with tape and glued it there using caulk. No worries about matching texture or color. Did have a bit of challenge hiding the glue line, but, hey, my wife's an artist!

Jim