Figure 1 - Hanging drywall
Drywall (sheetrock), or more specifically gypsum board, is a major source of client complaints. In addition to having a high degree of visibility, an aesthetically good drywall installation (Figures 1 & 2) depends heavily on a number of trades, especially framers.
There is now a greater frequency of problems with drywall application due to:
- wetter framing materials,
- higher levels of insulation,
- faster construction scheduling,
- increase in construction during winter months,
- more helpers and less journeymen on the drywall installation crews.
| Area | Primary Consideration | Problem | Cause |
Nail Pops |
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Cracking |
Other types of cracking |
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Visible joints, ridging and tape delamination of drywall |
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Joints |
Visible joints, ridging and tape delamination |
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Moisture |
Deterioration of drywall in high moisture areas |
Excessive humidity and dampness in bathrooms, laundry areas and exterior soffits. |
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