Lately, I'm seeing more builders skip fire tape in shared walls.

Makes me wonder if we're trading safety for speed.

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Makes you wonder if they're thinking about insurance at all. A small time save now could mean a huge headache later if something goes wrong and inspectors catch it.

troy4391mo ago

Sure beats explaining that to your insurance, @sarah_robinson.

knight.xena1mo ago

Insurance will need the full story anyway.