Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:You also may see drywall tape seams appear over time, another common artifact of new homes settling. It's not necessarily indicative of poor craftsmanship or low quality, but is in the nature of new construction.
Not always. A big portion of it is what level of finish is specified, 0-5.
Tape comes loose because it loses adhesion with the drywall behind it. It can be because it was never fully adhered, the underlying drywall has moved, or water has gotten between them. The finish level determines how much mud is over the tape, which has no bearing on how well adhered it is.