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Does it matter which side of the gypsum board is exposed in a fire separation?
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Im not sure about that, but I believe the joints should be taped and mudded.
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gbrasseur is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
David,
On sheetrock there is a "finished" side and a "non finished" side. I don't believe it matters which side (non aesthetic in this case) is exposed, so long as it is taped and mudded. |
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In my jurisdiction tape and mud is not required. Two layers with staggered joints are required. Just wondering if finished side out or in made a difference. Yes, I missed a chance to see if it was fire rated.
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That sheetrocker was saving time, he got both those angles out of one sheet.. But brown side out is not a killer on a draft stop of unseen gable. The joints have to be taped to complete a rated system, that is how fire rated assemblies are tested at GP,USG, Etc..
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