Should drywall be glued?
Q Someone told me that gluing drywall to the frame is good insurance against nail pops. But how can I glue the drywall on the exterior wall when I have to use a plastic sheet for a vapor barrier?
A You can’t. Leave the vapor barrier in place and attach the drywall with drywall screws. Ultimately, having a vapor barrier is more important than any concern about nail pops.
Even though you can experience some popping with drywall
screws, the chances are far less than with nails. Further, if you do have pops
with screws, it’s usually because the screw was driven too deeply and the
head broke through the paper surface of the drywall. You can still glue and
nail the interior walls, but you’ll probably save time and have just as
much success if you skip the glue entirely and use screws on the whole
project.
