If you’re passionate about doing things yourself and getting them right, then you’ll really enjoy today’s article, as we tackle seven mishaps that DIYers often go through when installing a Atlanta siding contractors. Read on to find out what to avoid the next time you undertake this project.
Proper Edge Support
A common frustration for people that are installing a drywall is dealing with an edge that doesn’t want to fasten. This is caused by a lack of proper framing on the inner corners. An easy solution to this problem is to place at least an inch of exposed frames inside the corners for proper support.
Mark Framing Locations
While it’s possible for a seasoned builder to ‘blind mark’ an intended location, most people tend to get it wrong, leading to incorrectly placed screws that mess up the whole job. Save yourself the trouble and mark the locations with a pencil, paying special attention to keeping the center of the floor studs accurate.
Avoid Tapered Edges on Outside Corners
Instead of hanging your siding Atlanta, GA with the sealed edge facing the outer corner, try placing the cut edges on the outer corner instead.
Check the Fit before Fastening
Before you connect the framing and the drywall together, first check the fit to make sure that it’s the right size. You can do this by cautiously cutting out the necessary openings from your drywall sheet after you’ve measured it of course. Then, hold the drywall against the outlet to ensure that it’s the right fit. If not, shape the drywall to fit the outlet using a utility knife, and then fasten the drywall only when it easily slides into the outlet.
Leave a 1/8-inch Gap
Instead of cutting your drywall in an attempt to get an ideal fit only to end up with a botched job, try to leave a gap of about 1/8 inches to create a loose fit that’s easier to work with. This will make room for a setting-type compound as well.
Minimize Joints
Use large sheets of drywall to avoid having too many joints when taping it to the wall. For example, you could opt for 54-inch wide sheets of drywall when working on a wall that’s 8 to 9 ft. tall, so as to eliminate the need for a horizontal joint. Also, 12-footers will get the job done quicker than sheets that are 8 ft. long and you can have it delivered to your door to avoid carrying it.
Avoid Future Cracks
Drywall that’s installed along the edge of a door or a window has a stronger chance of cracking in the long run due to the natural movements of the house, which affect its openings. Rather score the Atlanta siding along these areas instead of making a joint, and if you’re going to join the sheets above a door or a window, then you’ll have to make sure that the joints are not in line with the other side, so that they’re not affected by tilting or shifting of the structure.