Drywall that isn't secured at all 4 edges will inevitably develop visible joint cracks over time. So if I were paying to have someone build me a house, I certainly wouldn't compromise on this aspect regardless of the added cost. Now, if I were a home builder with profit being the only thing in...
From what I've seen, cheap build quality seems to be rampant throughout the Phoenix area. After doing a bit of research, I was shocked to learn that some professional drywallers consider hanging drywall with only 2 of 4 edges meeting up on studs/joists is acceptable.
It's good to know that I...
Hello adjusterjack. I will attempt to find the SPDS and look it over, although I don't recall getting one.
I have opened up some ceilings and discovered that joists only run in one direction with no cross members. Furthermore, they're not at regular spacing intervals. I'm actually in the...
Thank you very much for the replies. This is exactly what I needed to know. I have no evidence the prior owner knew about this problem and I should have pressed the issue further before buying. Also, after looking through my paperwork, I'm unable to locate a disclosure of existing issues...
I purchased a house in June of 2020. Since owning it, I've found that drywall has been hung without edges meeting up over studs and joists. Additionally, behind the drywall, adequate studs and joists don't exist so that drywall edges can be secured. As a result, I've been having to deal with...