Drywall & Receptacles

Jun 01, 2007 20 Replies

-- Well, the first problem is that the boxes are not installed correctly. They are

-- not supposed to be flush with the stud, they are supposed to stick out 1/2" and

-- be flush with the drywall. The mounting strap on the receptacles should rest on

-- the box and the drywall at the same time.

Paraphrasing Sam Torrance, and said with my best Scottish accent, "Useful post that, useful."

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