Drywall Installation Codes
To the Editor:
I just finished reading the article
“Reducing Drywall Callbacks” (1/01); I
also happen to be studying the 2000
International Residential Code for my
exams in building inspection. I would
heed Mr. Ferguson’s advice to let the
code enforcement official know that
you are planning to use adhesive to
attach your wallboard. They might well
tell you to read table R702.3.5, which
gives some very detailed instructions on
the use of adhesive to attach drywall to
studs. I see a few discrepancies between
Myron’s method and the recommended
practices, which could well lead to the
callbacks the author wishes to avoid if
the code official goes “by the book.” I
know I wouldn’t pass