Well, the outside sheathing is a little thicker than normal, so there's only a 1/4" of the window frame sticking proud of the studs instead of the usual 1/2". I was hoping to use the 1/4" to make the two flush, which would allow a much easier trim install. Seems as though the 1/4" is bowing out slightly, which is what I was testing. So, now I'll just use 1/2", and make some small window extension jamb pieces to flush up the wall plane. Make perfect sense? This doesn't show the bow, but maybe you can see the the drywall face is flush with the frame. This one shows another piece of 1/4" (which takes it out to 1/2") added so you can see the mis-match. I think maybe you can see the groove/dado in the outside of the frame for an extension jamb.
When I tore out all my exterior walls, the sheetrock was 1/4". Had already had new windows put in and the 1/2 sheetrock that I put in did the same thing. When you do the trim, do up a tutorial - I haven't started the trim on the windows because I just know I'll screw it up. But, I was thinking it would have to be done a different way - pics when you get there if you would please.
Yep, I'll do pics....gooder, bad, or ugly. Still deciding how I want to do the trim, but it'll be a minute or 2 before I get that far.
I've got a back door that I that same issue with....gotta love old houses. I did end up using 3/8" drywall to help around a couple windows so didn't have the hassle.
Brought home a couple 10' sheets of 1/2" a few days ago, but had to cut 'em in 1/2 to get 'em in the Jeep. That'll be fine, as each of the walls on either side of the stove are just under 5'. I have yet to install......life keeps happening. Also grabbed some 1/2" x 3/4" strips of pine (smallest I could find) to do the extensions, but the channels are closer to 7/16". They'll be taking a couple trips through the jointer.
Well, back to plan A, or 7, or whatever plan I had that included the 1/4" drywall. Decided to leave the 1/4" I put up right where it is and just finish that wall today. I'll be running for some groceries this weekend, and HD will get a visit too for a few more sheets of the 1/4". I'll use the 1/2" on the wall going into the living room. Gotta say, this 1/4" stuff is really easy to handle.
Did a little mudding today, but didn't do the corners. I've had/ am having an issue with the OAK. It's got not just condensation on it, but frost in this real cold weather. I used foam all around that coming through the wall, but I'm concerned with putting up the drywall over the OAK for fear I'll have water/moisture issues, and that's what prompted this whole remod in the first place. I'm very tempted to uninstall the OAK, and plug the hole. Gotz to be a gooder way. The idea of wrapping it in insulation isn't appealing to me, but this has kept that wall from getting rocked. Anyway, a progress pic.............evidently, I didn't take pics after mudding, so I'll do that tomorrow and put 'em up. Oh, ignore the poor grill next to the shed..........
Frosty OAK at -21* Don't have to worry about sheetrock getting wet if you have some sort of plate/collar around it. My basement stove has a drier vent type wall protector/collar so I don't worry about the plywood getting wet (it goes out a basement window). I'd take a picture of that, but have it wrapped in insulation since it is downstairs. As long as the floor below is protected, it will be fine. I don't think mine ever even gets to the hearth protector since it is so dry in here - just eveaporates once it melts.
I am no expert on this, but is the OAK bare metal Dave? Would a few layers of paint create enough of a barrier to prevent the moisture from condensing on it? There is that wheel well paint that is pretty thick when sprayed on. Again, just thinking out loud.
It's the aluminum flex pipe, and it's bare. Pretty hefty stuff. I have a collar I can put on (actually thought of that last night). The last thing I want is any kind of moisture/water getting to the drywall or insulation. Snapped this pic just now.........
How about this? Block the OAK, warm the duct and apply? Armacell, 2 in. x 30 ft. R-1 Foam Insulation Tape, TAP18230 at The Home Depot - Mobile
Must be reading my mind Jon......I just took off the pipe and plugged with some insulation. I'll look into the wheel well paint, but I'll need to really clean the flex, as it's got a bunch of sawdust and crud on it still.
Not that it's remotely close to the same setup, but the OAK for my pellet furnace turns into a sno-cone maker when temps hit the single digits. Mine is in the basement, so I put a little drip loop onto the flex pipe with an aluminum pan under it to catch whatever melts off.
I'm redoing our laundry area here, so I have been down the duct aisle a few times looking for through the wall connections. I can't stand the light metal duct that collapse under a self-tapping screw.
