On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:04:53 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote:

camou wrote:
The contractor put new drywall over the old one I had. I now have
about 3/4" of drywall. But all the old electrical boxes(metal) are
now very recessed to the point I have to bring out the switches and
outlets with spacers. THe only problem here is that now, the guts of
the switchs and outlets that were before inside the metal boxes now
are near the cut areas of the drywall opening.

Is this a fire hazard? Many switches spark when turned on or off.

What should I use to fire fire proof the Sheetrock around the switch
or outlet? The metal boxes don't come all the way the out to protect
around the Sheetrock.

Should I user silicone? Metal/foil duct tape?

Any help appreciated!!

Sheetrock is ROCK. It doesn't burn.

Sheetrock is gypsum plaster surrounded by paper.

Gypsum is a mineral, but not a rock. I think some minerals burn, but
not this one.

Paper burns.




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