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Default Preventing a crack in a plasterboard ceiling.

On 27/10/2020 18:58, Jimk wrote:


Again what "mud" you using? Gyproc? So Gypsum based? Like plaster?.....

I'd still use mesh, once it's in & set how's it ever going to
'twist & shear' & allow cracks more than a bit of
paper??


British Gypsum also recommend paper for corner joints and other joints.
They state that their mesh tape is doesn't provide the same level of
crack resistance as their their paper tape.


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