code compliance - When hanging a double layer of drywall, do …
Two layers of gypsum board is generally used for two hour fire wall protection. The protection (and rating) comes from the proper installation, including proper nailing for both layers. If a fire develops and causes the top layer to fall, then the second layer would not have approved fastening to develop the two hour rating.
Paint got ripped off when trying to remove double-sided foam tape
Should I just repaint the small area where the paint is off or do I have to paint the entire wall? Would that be noticeable if I just repaint the small area? The original paint on the wall is about 1.5 years old. Also, would like to know some suggestions on how to remove double-sided foam tape easily without ripping off the paint?
How does one find studs in double drywall
2020年9月2日 · Another option is to drill a single larger hole and sticking a 10-inch tall U-shaped rigid wire in there. The "bottom" of the U sits in the drywall, and the points are upward. Rotate the U until the point that is inside the wall touches a stud. Where the other point is (on the outside of the wall) is where the stud edge is.
What's the strongest anchor for something heavy in double drywall?
The two main reasons to be cautious is fire codes (the double sheetrock is to meet shared wall fire codes and putting a hole in it defeats that) and sound (ideally, the party wall is fairly soundproof between units...creating holes, as well as attaching items to framing will allow more sound transmittance). Suggestion:
heating - Why is a single walled pipe not used for wood stove …
The advantages of using double-wall are closer clearances to combustibles, better drafting, and reduced creosote accumulation. As soon as the flue exits the room, be it wall or ceiling, there must be a thimble or ceiling support box that transitions from the connector pipe to either class A, high temperature pipe or a masonry chimney. The class ...
wood - How far to place Double Wall Chimney Pipe from Beams, …
2023年5月16日 · Double wall chimney pipe will be a few inches, wood stoves more. If you lost/do not have the installation instructions or the labels are missing, your local fire/building department will know them. The pipe will probably need an air gap housing/fitting for the floor.
drywall - Why are there two layers of dry wall in my ceiling, and …
There is also a technique for butt joints that could work on a patch. A backer-board, about 4 inches wide and as long as the joint is placed in the ceiling or wall above or behind the sheetrock, centered along the joint. The butt edge of the sheetrock is then screwed into one half of the board.
How to cut opening in double brick wall
The external wall of my house is a double-thickness solid brick wall (i.e. about 210mm thick consisting of 100mm brick, 10mm mortar down the middle, then another 100mm brick). I need to cut a new opening in this wall.
Oven suddenly tripping circuit breaker...bad oven or bad breaker?
2015年5月22日 · We have a double Thermador oven in our house. We've owned the house for around two years, and the oven has worked fine up until the last few weeks. Now, using either of the ovens trips the circuit breaker after around 5 minutes. The circuit breaker is a 50 amp breaker labeled "Internal Common Trip".
gas - how much 3 inch B-vent (double wall) for water heater can …
2020年9月26日 · Let me answer my own question as this might help someone else. After much research and back and forth with Amerivent (thanks Karen O.)tech support I've learned that they feel the SELKIRK guide is the definitive guide on venting and as per that guide, 5 feet is the minimum vertical (only) height for B-vent with 6 feet recommended and that it doesn't matter if …