Drywall Butt Joints - what are they and why placement is important

Butt Joints happen - the amount of butt joints and where you place them is very important. More butt joints means more work and increases the possibility of joints cracking. Minimizing your butt joints, V grooving the board, staggering and hanging smartly decrease the possibilities of problems.
Previously aired on buildshownetwork.com

[@ricka473]

Great explanation! Really appreciate the time you take to explain things. I've learned a lot from watching your vids! You're one of my favs on YT! Thank you!

[@DrywallShorty]

That's so great to hear! Thank you!!

[@ProMachinist]

Another great video Shorty. Nicely done! I always manage to learn something new or find out what I'm doing wrong. Andy ~

[@whatismauramaking]

Very nicely explained! I did my project myself and I had a few butt joints I hope they hold up… YIKES 😅

[@DrywallShorty]

thank you! And I'm sure they will hold up great!

[@mehere3013]

I'm doing a small celing so using 2 tapered edge boards , give better finish

[@bludika]

Butt Board haha such a funny name

[@cfomusic73]

Just curious if you want to leave space for expansion and contraction than when you pre-fill with hot mud.... Aren't you theoretically connecting the two pieces anyway with the pre-fill?..... Doesn't make any sense.... Anyone else has any thoughts on this?

[@mcc1483]

Lydia, you were supposed to say, they can be a real pain in the butt at the end!

[@DrywallShorty]

😂😂 I missed a golden opportunity there

[@shred46]

Thanks for all the great videos! What's your thought of hanging drywall vertically to eliminate butt joints?

[@samblake87]

Great video and will be using your channel to learn more thank you!
Can you please provide a video/advice on how to create the “V”?

[@DrywallShorty]

Sure! You can "v" them before hanging. Just take your razor blade and run up the factory edge at a slight angle. Removes any of the loose paper and creates a bit of a beveled edge.

[@samblake87]

Thanks so much for replying Lydia - many bigger channels don’t bother - will be trying this out shortly!
My drywall skills are limited and can now see it’s made a LOT more work for me at this stage!

[@Hamp72]

How much do you charge a foot for a regular 8ft house. I want knockdown ceilings.

[@mob9672]

Can you recommend a good book in drywall?

[@DrywallShorty]

Usg has a handbook - highly recommend getting it!

[@mob9672]

@@DrywallShorty Thank you!

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍

[@Mahhach_888dt]

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[@brandonsmith6332]

Are you married lol

[@Samuel-ik5wp]

Am I the only one here that is trolling?