Joints in line with opening edges?

[Arne999]

I read the following regarding the paneling of interior walls

Panel joints in line with the edges of door and window openingsshould not occur. The panel should instead be adjusted so that the joint ends up above the opening

Taken from
http://www.norra.xlbygg.se/pdf/bygginnervagg_37.pdf

Is it that important? I have discovered afterwards that I can't avoid this with a window. (I have two windows on the wall and if I start with a whole 120cm panel, the joint hits one window edge... if I cut the panel to 60cm, it ends up on the other window edge...)

 

[Bergling]

Have you studded c/c 60?

You could add a couple of extra studs somewhere, so it fits better. Alternatively, use 90 cm plasterboard on that wall.

 

[Paul-Staffanstorp]

Sure, it can crack, but it can happen in other places too where it is joined, and I can say that I haven't done it like that in any place in the whole house when it was built in 2001 and it hasn't cracked yet. It's a bit of overkill for sure.

 

[ByggaNytt]

Should be avoided, but especially over doors, as these are subjected to greater stress - the slamming doors syndrome....
A joint over a window in the whole house is unlikely to bring the house down anyway

 

[Snickar-Urban]

The greatest risk for cracks at frame openings is at doors in interior walls. Interior walls move slightly when doors are opened and closed, and if someone slams the door hard, there is a risk of cracking.
However, there are also risks in exterior walls, but they are very small. It depends on the foundation and how the house withstands wind loads.
If you want to be sure, you can do the following:
Divide a panel into 60 cm in the middle of the wall to create an offset.
Alternatively, you can install two 90 cm panels where suitable. There are special tracks for mounting 90-plasterboard on 120 framing.

 

[Arne999]

ah two 90 sounds convenient to squeeze in! thanks for the answers!