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Drywall Clips - Code Notes

Metal or plastic drywall clips can be used to replace a third stud at a corner, at a partition intersection backing stud, or in the ceiling to replace a nailer. The reduced attachment (wood to drywall) resulting from the use of dry wall clips allows small movements without drywall cracking and nail pops.

Publication Date: 
Friday, June 17, 2011
cn_drywall_clips.pdf
Document Details
Prepared by: 
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Codes Program
Focus: 
Compliance
Building Type: 
Residential
Code Referenced: 
2009 IRC
2006 IRC
2003 IRC
2000 IRC
Document type: 
Code Notes
Target Audience: 
Architect/Designer
Builder
Code Official
Contractor
Engineer
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