Soft Drywall

 

I hope someone from this excellent group can answer this question.

We recently purchased a 22 year old home in the greater toronto area.
I've been doing the usual installation of towel racks, knick knacks
etc. and some drywall repairs. I've noticed that the drywall on the
main and second floors seems softer than usual. It crumbles quite
easily and doesn't have that tough resiliance that I'm used to.

Was there a problem with the drywall during that era, or perhaps did
it get wet when they installed it?

All replies will be apreciated.

Peter H

 

Peter H wrote:

Hmmm,
Think moisture.
I am glad I left Toronto in 1970 out to West.
Calgary is my home since.

 


Anyone that leaves Toronto is glad.

 

On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:36:17 -0800 (PST), Peter H


Not in that era that I'm aware of. Your area may be different. I would
certainly look for moisture as the drywall (sheet rock) may crumble.

What kind of anchors?

 


I have a similar problem but mine is due to the whole house being
rocked in 3/8" drywall.

That 1/8" makes a huge difference.