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Was My Rated Wall Actually Restored After the Repipe? What a Cosmetic Patch Misses

Fire-Rated Assemblies | Drywall Repair | Permit & Inspection Was My Rated Wall Actually Restored After the Repipe? What a Cosmetic Patch Misses By SGP Drywall | Updated May 2026 | Serving San Diego County Quick Answer A drywall patch that looks finished is not the same as a restored fire-rated assembly. If the wall …

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Who Waterproofs the Shower? Trade Scope, Backer Board, and What the Code Actually Requires

Trade Scope | Shower Waterproofing | Owner-Builder Guide Who Waterproofs the Shower? Trade Scope, Backer Board, and What the Code Actually Requires By SGP Drywall | Updated May 2026 | Serving San Diego County Quick Answer Cement board or green board behind shower tile is not a waterproofing system — it’s a substrate. The waterproofing …

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Is Green Board Required Under Sinks and Bathroom Walls? What California Code Actually Says

California Code | Drywall Standards | Bathrooms & Wet Areas Is Green Board Required Under Sinks and Bathroom Walls? What California Code Actually Says By SGP Drywall | Updated May 2026 | Serving San Diego County Quick Answer No — California code does not require green board under sinks, on vanity walls, or on general …

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Hanging Drywall Before the Cover Inspection: What Gets Flagged in San Diego

Hanging Drywall Before the Cover Inspection: What Gets Flagged in San Diego Closing walls before your cover inspection can create real problems — but not every covered wall means demolition. Here’s what San Diego inspectors actually flag and how to handle it. The Real Issue: Hiding Work from the Inspector In San Diego, a cover …

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Fireblocking vs. Draftstopping vs. Firestopping: What Each One Means and Why It Matters Before Drywall

WUI Zone Notice Fireblocking vs. Draftstopping vs. Firestopping: What Each One Means and Why It Matters Before Drywall Three terms. Three different code sections. All required before your drywall inspector shows up. Here’s what each one does, where it goes, and how to tell them apart on a San Diego framing walk. Quick Answer Fireblocking …

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