Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet writes:
On 10/31/2017 9:44 AM, Iggy wrote:
replying to Leon, Iggy wrote:
Fill, I will. Here's what's wrong with Horizontal and why it'll never be
right:

1 €“ DEFECTIVE SEAM - Horizontal rows needing more than one drywall panel
CREATES (instead of AVOIDS) butt-joint HUMPS, which are NOT flat and are a
TWICE (minimum) the effort DEFECT. Outlet and switch cover-plates,
window and
door trim, baseboards, pictures, mirrors and cabinets dont sit flat. Using
ANY "butt-joint product" erases ALL "claimed" benefits of Horizontal!

All valid points but in the Houston area I do not see these problems and
the vast majority of dry wall goes up horizontally. Because homes in
this also have other than 8' ceilings, 10, 11, 12 footers are common,
even 16'10' tall walls are common, the but joint is unavoidable

I generally manually taper the butt edges before taping. Doesn't take
long and makes for a cleaner surface.