Why Do Studs Show Through Drywall?
When the Cold Comes in Through the Stud, It Cools the Drywall Right in Front of the Stud. the Cooler Area of the Drywall Collects Moisture from the Air, and...
When the cold comes in through the stud, it cools the drywall right in front of the stud. The cooler area of the drywall collects moisture from the air, and even if the surface doesn't appear wet, it will collect dust. That dust is what you see that appears to be the studs bleeding through the drywall.
Why can I see studs through my painted drywall?
It relates to a poor job of insulation in a cold climate. You see, the wood used to frame the house is about 1/3 as effective as fiberglass in stopping the cold. So the cold will come through where the studs are, more than anywhere else. ... It does look like the studs are coming right through the wall.
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