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1/2" drywall question

11 years ago

Cross-posted from remodeling:

If I'm replacing a section of 5/8" drywall with 1/2" drywall,
can I use 2x4's to bring out the 1/2" drywall so the wall is
even?
This is in a bathroom. Will doing things this way compromise
the moisture resistance of the wall?

I realize that it'd make more sense to simply use new 5/8" drywall,
but I'd rather do it this way.

Thanks!

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