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jerry_hsieh69

bowed drywall new construction

2 years ago

Hi Houzzperts,

Drywall went in in our new build. However we noticed a few walls where the outlets are covered up and caused a bowed out wall, and one particular wall that is very bowed due to uneven framing. The builder said they will cut out the covered outlet boxes when electrician is ready to install the switches and outlets, but does that really fix the bowed wall?

Examplephoto attached.

Thanks!

Comments (15)

  • 2 years ago

    Here is another photo

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Perhaps the drywaller was relying on the door trim to keep the drywall in place.

  • 2 years ago

    Those are some lazy drywall guys who can't/won't cut the openings for electrical switches and outlets!

  • 2 years ago

    ^^^^

    Not my job!!


  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Cutouts always happen as the boards are hung and before they are completely fastened. Hangers are also responsible for correcting bowed studs.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I check studs before the rockers come. But the typical subdivision with a ratio of maybe one super for 50 homes leaves the responsibility elsewhere.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Must be a regional/country difference. Having seen the residential construction process in several states in the US, it has always been the drywall guys who cut the openings as they hang the drywall.

  • 2 years ago

    Any correction in the bowed drywall at the finish electrical stage will pop the adjacent drywall nails which then will require refinishing and painting of the wall and readjustment of the door trim/casings. Will all that happen properly. NOT ON YOUR LIFE! Fix it now!!!!!

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    attach the drywall to stud

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you everyone for your responses over the weekend. What a lively community. I will certainly discuss with my builder and see if they can fix these issues sooner than later.

  • 2 years ago

    It is a lively community! Join it in helping others. I'm sure you've learned a lot in your build.

  • 2 years ago

    Certainly learned more than I ever thought about how homes are built in the US. And a new sense of appreciation for all the different trades working together to construct a house and every little detail that goes with years of experience :)

  • 2 years ago

    Then share your knowledge. It's what makes this community lively!

  • 2 years ago

    The drywall folks should have cut the boxes out. When I am building I mark the floor where there is an electrical box. An S for switches and R for receptacles so mistakes like this don't happen. If they do they are easy to locate the box n cut it out.

    For a wall along a hallway, all studs are inspected for straightness before installing. Or it can be very noticeable. And also studs in back of kitchen cabinets so that countertop fits correctly against the wall.

    The little time it takes to sight down a stud to insure its straight is much faster than fixing warped studs. That are used for blocking or short lengths.

    Always order extra studs. I generally calculate that if a wall is 40 feet long it will take 40 studs. And any extra will get used throughout the build.

  • 2 years ago

    @Hemlock


    Hey, can you PM me?

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