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Comment on Removal Of Bathroom Black Mold in Drywall by Mold Inspection

Mold Inspection — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:06:20 +0000

Its interesting to know that you do post quality posts. I liked it and have digg’d it as well. Thank you

Comment on Using Strait Flex Crack Repair Tape To Repair a Drywall Crack by Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:54 +0000

Mr. Drywall Expert – great website – solid, common sense advice!

I have a crack that has appeared along a seam between two sheet rock panels on the ceiling of my master bathroom. One end of the crack teminates along the edge of a recessed vent fan/light assembly cowling and the other end teminates at the edge of a half wall that seperates my shower enclosure from my garden style bathtub surround. I’ve already tried to repair the crack and it didn’t work out. During an inspection of the space above the crack I discovered that my home builder construction crew failed to install a cross brace above where the two sheetrock panel edges join together. This should have been done to allow the two panels to be secured to a common surface. Without the cross brace the two panels strattle two roof trusses that are perpendicular to the crack. I installed a wooden cross brace in the attic space above the crack that consists of two pieces of 2×4 secured together by nails 16 penney nails. The cross brace is the width of two 2X4’s and I cut them to fit properly between the two roof trusses; each end of the cross brace was secured by screws. Back down in the master bathroom, I secured the adjoining edges of the sheetrock panels with sheetrock screws so that it would draw up both sides of the crack evenly. The first time that I tried to repair the crack I applied joint compound and tape directly over the crack after I sanded the surface to expose the crack. Incidentally I didn’t realize the tape was supposed to be wet with water prior to applying it to the mud and the next day I discovered the tape had lifted away from the surface. Rookie mistake – won’t happen again!

I want to try resealing the crack using your documented methods however my situation is slightly different than the one you described because the crack I’m trying to repair doesn’t appear to have any joint tape that was applied when the sheetrock panels were originally installed. I could be wrong about that but that’s how it appears to be upon close inspection. So, what I presume is needed is for me to peel back the paper backing of the sheetrock panels prior to conducting the repair. I’m not very confident that stripping back the paper cover on the sheetrock is going to end well. I want to complete the repair on my own but I would really appreciate some professional advice before I make a complete mess out of a simple 16 inch long crack. I can send you detailed pictures if you want them. Just let me know where to email them to in a private message. If you need more information about the materials that I’m using, please ask and I’ll email a list to you promptly.

Thank you in advance for your advice and expertise!

Comment on Using Strait Flex Crack Repair Tape To Repair a Drywall Crack by drywallinfoman

drywallinfoman — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:49:35 +0000

That is a tough question! The permanent repair works, but it takes a lot of time. I would opt for the permanent repair if I needed another outlet – it would be a good opportunity to put one in. I guess I won’t know for sure whether the crack tape will hold up for the long haul until a few years from now. So far the crack tape has held up on the crack repairs I made below my window and above my door and we have had a fair amount of sub-zero temps. But that is just one year. Typically it takes a few years for the cracks to form.

Comment on Hercules Hook Experiment Update by Hercules Hook Experiement - 9 Months Later

Hercules Hook Experiement - 9 Months Later — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:25:57 +0000

[...] its original shape. Then 3 months later there was a 1/4″ permanent deformation – see this Hercules Hook update. Now, it is a total of 9 months from the date I hung the weight. The result is a full 1/2″ [...]

Comment on Hercules Hooks Review – Part III by Hercules Hook Experiement - 6 Months Later

Hercules Hook Experiement - 6 Months Later — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:19:32 +0000

[...] has been 9 months since my Hercules Picture Hooks Experiment involving 23.5 pounds hung from a single hercules hook. Two weeks after hanging the weight, there [...]

Comment on Are Hercules Hooks Drywall Anchors What They Claim To Be? by More Tests On Hercules Hooks

More Tests On Hercules Hooks — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:15:30 +0000

[...] surprise, I saw that is was 2/3 of the way straightened! It looked somewhat like the hook did in my first Hercules Hook trial that failed when my daughter pulled the hook out of the [...]

Comment on Removal Of Bathroom Black Mold in Drywall by drywallinfoman

drywallinfoman — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:19 +0000

November 30 Update: We have had some freezing temps, but because the bathroom is so well insulated now, it is the warmest room in the house when the heat kicks on. This makes the walls and ceilings nice and warm so they dry up almost immediately after a shower.

I think the days of bathroom mold are gone forever!

Comment on Using Strait Flex Crack Repair Tape To Repair a Drywall Crack by drywallinfoman

drywallinfoman — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:39:46 +0000

I just checked, just now and it appears to be available? Check again. If that does not work try to contact the company on this.
Mike

Comment on Using Strait Flex Crack Repair Tape To Repair a Drywall Crack by Jeff Lynn

Jeff Lynn — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:55:36 +0000

Your step-by-step instructions as to how to PROPERLY fix a stress crack was invaluable! Thanks so much. But I’ve one question: Followed your links to Strait Flex’s website and clicked on the 100′ roll of their Crack Tape and saved it on my desktop. When I clicked back on it, I got “This product is no longer available”. Whut? Considering your entry and very helpful pics re using the tape and repairs was only dated a few weeks ago (Oct.09), I have to ask: IS THIS PRODUCT STILL AVAILABLE OR NOT? AND IF SO, CAN I ORDER DIRECTLY FROM STRAIT FLEX OR ONLY PURCHASE THROUGH LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS?

Thanks so much again for your instructions and advice. I need all the help I can get.
Jeff

Comment on Removal Of Bathroom Black Mold in Drywall by drywallinfoman

drywallinfoman — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:25:59 +0000

There was mold above the ceiling, but I cleaned that region pretty thoroughly. The mold in the attic was partially due to the vent pipe disconnecting at some point. It is SO difficult to work in tight attics like this, but once the ceiling drywall was off, I could get at things.

We have not had really cold weather yet, but so far there is no mold. I think the key is insulating behind the drywall good enough so the drywall stays warm rather than cold once winter cold temps set in.