Neubauproblem
2024-10-21 11:01:10
- #1
Hello,
we recently moved into our newly built timber frame house. To hang the lamps in the gypsum fiberboard, drywall anchors were used, also on the upper floor under the attic (cold roof). In hindsight, I now fear that the vapor barrier directly above may have been damaged, either by the setting tool or the screw. I am quite annoyed with myself about this.
There are different opinions on how serious small damages are. However, I want to be on the safe side.
I would now remove the drywall anchors again and check if something can be seen through the holes, possibly also with an endoscope camera. Do the drywall anchors still hold if screwed in again?
If the vapor barrier is damaged, I don’t see any way to patch the damage caused by the small anchor hole, or are there suitable materials that can be applied in liquid form? If not, I would open the tongue and groove paneling in the attic, lift the insulation, and seal the hole with an appropriate adhesive tape.
Alternatively, one could cut out a larger piece from the gypsum board, but I think that causes more effort to reinstall it properly and plaster it. Also, there is a risk of further damage to the vapor barrier.
Is my approach sensible, or am I overdoing it with my caution?
How time critical do you consider this issue? Does it have a few days' leeway?
we recently moved into our newly built timber frame house. To hang the lamps in the gypsum fiberboard, drywall anchors were used, also on the upper floor under the attic (cold roof). In hindsight, I now fear that the vapor barrier directly above may have been damaged, either by the setting tool or the screw. I am quite annoyed with myself about this.
There are different opinions on how serious small damages are. However, I want to be on the safe side.
I would now remove the drywall anchors again and check if something can be seen through the holes, possibly also with an endoscope camera. Do the drywall anchors still hold if screwed in again?
If the vapor barrier is damaged, I don’t see any way to patch the damage caused by the small anchor hole, or are there suitable materials that can be applied in liquid form? If not, I would open the tongue and groove paneling in the attic, lift the insulation, and seal the hole with an appropriate adhesive tape.
Alternatively, one could cut out a larger piece from the gypsum board, but I think that causes more effort to reinstall it properly and plaster it. Also, there is a risk of further damage to the vapor barrier.
Is my approach sensible, or am I overdoing it with my caution?
How time critical do you consider this issue? Does it have a few days' leeway?