This is in my garage only... we have drywall up on the ceilings, but no mud and tape. Are there any drawbacks/safety issues with not completing this? Please only answer if you really know what you're talking about.
2007-04-16 16:36:29 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The main reason for drywall in a garage is because of fire codes. You want to make sure that your have a good fire barrier between the garage and your living quarters.
If you leave gaps in your drywall, due to not taping and mudding, smoke and heat can easily leak into your home.
2007-04-16 16:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Taping And Mudding Drywall
2016-12-12 09:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by duggins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your concerned with fire and safety, then put 2 layers of 5/8" or 3/4" drywall. This is used on the ceiling of residential garages when there is living space above. Usually a first coat of mud and tape is used. This will also help to seal air out from the house, and insulation from coming in to the garage.
2007-04-16 17:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes it is necessary to mud and then add the paper tape by not doing that the tape will eventually let go and cause problems the best thing to do now is remove the tapes and put corner beads up this is a metal corner that is made for this purpose and can be mudded in
2016-03-18 02:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The issues in not completing the drywall process are relatively simply. Cosmetically it won't look good at all. If you are wanting to conserve any energy, don't expect this unfinished area to hold any heat/cool. If you are worried about insect issues, any crack or crevis a bug will find it.. Finished drywall benefits all the way around. Good Luck!!
2007-04-17 10:18:00 · answer #5 · answered by Dozer31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really should be finished with at least the first coat of mud & tape, alot of inspectors view this as part of the fire proofing, & it really is'nt a bad idea to do it.
I'm not saying that an inspector is going to see it, sounds like it's a DIY project after the fact, but none the less you should put at least the first coat on.
2007-04-16 16:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Arkansas, it is required to have your attached garage the first coat of tape and mud, we call it "Fire Taping" here..
and people say you do it so the fire doesnt go from your garage to your attic, and through the rest of the house...
but what its really for is if there is a fire, it will spread through the lower part of your house, instead of through your attic, where you wont know theres a fire, till your ceiling and roof caves in on you, say if you are inside sleeping or something.
unofornaio: it is in the fire code in 47 states.. after 2 generations in the construction business, you SHOULD know this.. so don't try an argue like you know it all.
2007-04-18 01:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by Randy from AR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats bull S@#$ the only reason for drywall in a garage ceiling is cosmetic.
there are no national codes for the requirement of garage ceilings to be drywalled let alone taped and mudded.
It is fine that way.
SHE said don't answer if you don't know what you are talking about...
2007-04-16 17:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by unofornaio 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is sometimes called fire taping. A single layer of mud over tape. It's just a more complete barrier against the spread of fire from the garage to the house.
2007-04-16 17:50:17 · answer #9 · answered by Bowie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a good finish that will will last for years, tape and mud.
2007-04-16 16:43:29 · answer #10 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋