Paper tape vs. Mesh tape vs FibaFuse tape

In this video I test some of the most common drywall tapes for crack resistance.

I'm testing fiber tape, otherwise known as fiberglass tape or mesh tape, also paper tape, FibaFuse Drywall tape, and Straight-flex.

There is a long standing argument about fiberglass tape, otherwise known as mesh tape vs paper tape for crack resistance. This video answers that argument.

Cracks happen as a building settles, moves, sinks, as timber ages and shrinks, or as temperature fluctuations cause timbers to shrink and expand. Among other causes.

I'm using a technique to simulate this type of pressure tension on the drywall and taped seams.

What type of drywall compound the tapes are imbedded with makes a significant difference in their crack resistance.

I'm imbedding each Drywall tape with a different compound to demonstrate that difference.

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