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Drywall corner taping

user-152047 | Posted in Construction Techniques on

Is there a reason to tape and mud the joints between the ceiling and walls if crown molding is being installed ?

Seems like extra work for no reason.

I plan to caulk the joint to stop air. Not sure about code and fire stopping. Wouldn’t fire resistant caulk work as well.

Ceiling drywall will be 5/8 fire-rated, walls – 1/2.

Thanks for any input.

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  1. calvin | | #1

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    Air sealing primarily-firestopping?  Probably, fire taping is tape and one coat.  No need to finish, no need to sand.

    Would firecaulk work?  if it's going to be inspected-it's up to them.

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