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Should drywall seams be staggered?

Always
54%
In most cases
16%
In some cases
8%
Never
21%
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Question: Should drywall seams be staggered?
Top Answer (54% of 37 votes): Always.

Answer: Never
Explanation: Seams should run straight. (Seams are beveled edge to beveled edge of 2 sheets. Butt joints or cut ends of drywall should always be staggered
Dimke Property Solutions llc
Answer: Never
Explanation: The seams no. But the but joints should always be
Steve Sheppard Drywall Interior Construction
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: The seem along the recess can be one long line but the butt joints where ends meet should always be staggered to prevent cracking.
Expert Wall Solutions
ProMatcher
Answer: Always
Explanation: Only the butt joints
Father&Son Drywall of Rome
Answer: Never
Explanation: If u staggered drywall it will make it harder on you when it comes time to Mudd the walls you will have a lot of seams
Tc's Hardsurfaces& more LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: It will prevent cracking and better finish.
North west cascade Drywall
ProMatcher
Answer: Always
Explanation: Helps to minimize the sight of joints
Coastal Drywall LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: To make full boards fit and the finishers happy
D&Ds Handy Services llc
Answer: Always
Explanation: If you don't stagger drywall when you go to finish there will be an X in the big hump in the wall
Manning Drywall
ProMatcher
Answer: Always
Explanation: Helps to minimize any future cracks
Flat Out Drywall LLC
Answer: Always
Explanation: Staggering seams create a strong surface and less likely to crack.
Lark D Drywall,llc
Answer: Always
Explanation: Bring a strong surface and eliminates noticeable seams
Evolving Interiors
ProMatcher
Answer: Never
Explanation: All drywall edges must be screwed 8 inches apart and 12 inches in the middle of the board it's a building code.
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