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Old 03-01-2018, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by NoMoSno View Post
Due to moisture it should be 5/8' "blue" board moisture resistant.
Butt ends should be cut, to end on a stud.
Mesh tape is prone to cracking, any experienced drywaller will use paper tape.
you are way off base and wrong.
It isn't a moisture area like in a shower.
Also paper tape doesn't hold up like a mesh tape.
It comes down to what mud mix you use and the time between coats.
And third the thickness of mud and change of temperature.
I believe Insulated ceiling will have less cracks then non insulated due to the Rapid temperature change.
Also not having a stud behind a joint is a NO NO!!!
My opinion comes from 40 years of building HOMES!