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Bookmark or Share- Paint got ripped off when trying to remove double-sided foam tapeShould 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?
- drywall - Why are there two layers of dry wall in my ceiling, and how ...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.
- code compliance - When hanging a double layer of drywall, do both ...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.
- Do two layers of 1/2" drywall provide a fire rating equivalent to one ...There are many factors to look at, like wall type. Fire testing was done on many type wall construction example Shaft Walls, Separation walls, Wood Studs, Metal studs, with insulation and without. Also the type of gypsum panel used Type X board or Type C board. Fire code C has a better rating than Type X.
- wood - How far to place Double Wall Chimney Pipe from Beams, Woodstove ...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.
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