logan97
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We are going to have some sheet rock installed. Evidently the new norm is to glue the rock on with a minimum of screws or nails. Anyone have an opinion about this method.
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Yep, that's how they do it now. Although I remember that they didn't glue everything in our new home -- I think there are certain places where you don't want glue.
Rock knocker
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Not that I've heard, and I'm only a commercial construction superintendent. Won't pass code anyplace where code, siesmicity or extreme wind loading of a structure is the concern.
Rock knocker
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One can look at the American Gypsum Associations design guide to see what is accepted by the industry
http://www.gypsum.org/
http://www.gypsum.org/
oosik
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Yes, but it is not my opinion, its what the building code requires. Glueing sheetrock to the studs will not even begin to meet code in my county. You can use glue along with the required nails and or screws. It simply does not have the structural integrity that a nail or screw gives the sheetrock.
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In 1985 I was working on a home build in Austria and the drywall was "Glued" to the cinderblock interior walls...
Almost 30 years and this is how they still do it...
Almost 30 years and this is how they still do it...
EddieWalker
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Only place I've ever seen that done is in mobile homes. I couldn't tell the difference, it looked normal and there wasn't anything to suggest it was glued up, but it sure was a mess taking it down!!!!!
I like screws. I can get a box of screws for under $20 to do a room. What does the glue cost? Is this just for walls, or do they glue the ceiling on too?
In homes with sunken floors, I've used liquid nails to glue the bottom of the sheetrock in place. Did the same with the baseboards.
Eddie
I like screws. I can get a box of screws for under $20 to do a room. What does the glue cost? Is this just for walls, or do they glue the ceiling on too?
In homes with sunken floors, I've used liquid nails to glue the bottom of the sheetrock in place. Did the same with the baseboards.
Eddie
mbohuntr
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If you or anyone in the future is going to replace that rock, plan on twice the demo and cost as the stud will need to be either scabbed out or replaced.
Good luck. IMO this practice only makes the initial install quicker for the contractor, and darn near impossible to replace the rock if needed due to mold, water damage, electrical repairs etc.
I would personally forbid the contractor from doing it!
Good luck. IMO this practice only makes the initial install quicker for the contractor, and darn near impossible to replace the rock if needed due to mold, water damage, electrical repairs etc.
I would personally forbid the contractor from doing it!
SSdoxie
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The construction crews I worked on back in late 70's & 80's used glue on interior walls, but this was before screws were the norm and used glue to help keep nails from popping loose. Still nailed center of the rock 2 nails 2" apart every 2'. This was on interior wall only because code called for vapor barrier on exterior walls and ceiling.
