Drywall
Cracking
Problem: Other types of drywall cracking.
Cause: Inadequate corner support.
Figure 63e - Drywall clip |
Solutions:
- Movement of drywall can cause cracking at exterior corners or where interior partitions intersect at exterior walls. Metal corner-beading can provide additional support. Nails and screws should be spaced no more than 8 inches (200 mm) at corners. Provide adequate nailing surfaces, as shown in Table 1 - Figures 63a, 63b, 63c and 63d, or use drywall clips as shown in Figure 63e.
| Table 1 - Four Alternatives For Wood Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall | |
Figure 63a - Alternative 1 For Wood Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall |
Figure 63b - Alternative 2 For Wood Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall |
Figure 63c - Alternative 3 For Wood Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall |
Figure 63d - Alternative 4 For Wood Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall Note 1: 2 inch X 6 inch backing |
- With metal studs, run drywall from the interior of the corners through to the outside face and provide corner reinforcement as shown in Table 2 - Figures 64a and 64b.
| Table 2 - Two Alternatives For Metal Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall | |
Figure 64a - Alternative 1 For Metal Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall |
Figure 64b - Alternative 2 For Metal Stud Framing Of Interior Corners For Drywall Note 1: 2 inch (50 mm) approximately |
