Drywall fasteners are overdriven through the paper face across a ceiling area. What is the quality concern?
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D) Compromised fastening and possible finish defects.
Torn face paper at overdriven fasteners can impair fastening and create finishing defects. Correct the fastening rather than relying on compound to conceal it. Source: https://www.usg.com/api/download-center/v1/assets/b0069f45-3588-538e-acc7-927b5d31bce8?country=us&download=true
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Torn face paper at overdriven fasteners can impair fastening and create finishing defects. Correct the fastening rather than relying on compound to conceal it. Source: https://www.usg.com/api/download-center/v1/assets/b0069f45-3588-538e-acc7-927b5d31bce8?country=us&download=true
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