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Friend is building a house. contractor installed sheets horizontally, no sweat, fewer seams. Sheets are fastened 16′ on ctr (studs), but vertically the screws are approx 26″ apart. I say he’s getting screwed everywhere but in the drywall> Your comments for my friend, please.
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Don,
Did the drywall contractor use adhesive?
Jon
*Did he (the drywaller), use adhesive? If so, he didn't get screwed. That's common practice here; adhesive + fewer screws = less pops.
*He says he used adhesive but checking the site I see lots of scrap drywall, but no adhesive cartridges. Either they are refillable, refundable, or he's a liar.
*If the studs were 2'o.c. you'd screw every 16" vertically. That makes a 24x16 inch grid. Sort of like what you've got, running the other way. Drywall (shouldn't) be structural. All the screws do is hold it in place. If it rattles against the studs, it's a problem. If not, be thankful you'll have less screw pops to deal with.
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Friend is building a house. contractor installed sheets horizontally, no sweat, fewer seams. Sheets are fastened 16' on ctr (studs), but vertically the screws are approx 26" apart. I say he's getting screwed everywhere but in the drywall> Your comments for my friend, please.