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For questions about drywall (aka plasterboard) installation, repair & finishing.

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What is the purpose of tape when finishing drywall?

This, from eHow: Embedded in a layer of drywall joint compound, drywall tape creates a physical bond between adjacent sheets of drywall. … Although the bond does not significantly contribute to the structural support of the drywall sheets, the bond reduces the movement and cracking of the sheets. …
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