benick wrote:
"Peter H" wrote in message
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On Feb 24, 10:05 am, "Twayne" wrote:
If you do some research I think you'll find that's evidence of a home
that
stood for possibly several years without heat and wasn't occupied. We see
it all the time here in NY.

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I hope someone from this excellent group can answer this question.

We recently purchased a 22 year old home in the greater toronto area.
I've been doing the usual installation of towel racks, knick knacks
etc. and some drywall repairs. I've noticed that the drywall on the
main and second floors seems softer than usual. It crumbles quite
easily and doesn't have that tough resiliance that I'm used to.

Was there a problem with the drywall during that era, or perhaps did
it get wet when they installed it?

All replies will be apreciated.

Peter H- Hide quoted text -

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Hmmm... that could be it. I know that a former owner had a difficult
time selling... maybe he let it sit without heat while it was on the
market.

Peter H



I bet that is what's going on as well...I see it here in Maine as
well...People used to let summer homes sit all winter with no heat and
after a few years the paint would peel and the drywall would fall
apart...HTH..

Hmph. yet another reason why when I hit the lotto and build my dream
house, it won't have any drywall in it. T&G plank paneling, exposed
stone, brick, whatever. Never did trust drywall.

aem (hey you dang kids get offa my lawn) sends....