1 inch gap between sheetrocks and subfloor

pttcc

The wall of my house is about 1 inch taller than 8 feet. So there is a 1 inch gap between sheetrocks and the subfloor. I know I will cover it up with baseboard. However I am curious if my sheetrock contractor screwed me up by leaving that gap there? I am going to lay tiles by myself soon. Should I do something about it before I start?

Thanks for any heads up.

jklingel

If the sheet rock is not part of your air barrier system, then cover it and forget it, once you check it structurally, IMO. If you only have a single bottom plate on the wall (never heard of a double one), then you are not catching that plate by much. I'd ensure that the 'rock is well attached to the bottom plate. Maybe add a few longer screws are in order?

gregzoll

It this is in a bathroom, 1" off the floor is about right to keep the Gypsum from getting soaked if the tub overflows.

michaelcherr

Sheetrock is generally hung with 1/2" to 1" gap: Tight against the ceiling.
Just make sure that your baseboard nails aren't in that first inch, otherwise the boards won't sit flat.
I personally wouldn't attach it to the bottom plate. Ataching at the 16" O/C studs should be sufficient.

jklingel

Not attaching to the bottom plate is probably a better idea. I tend to overkill the tightness on most everything, and I think this is one place where leaving it "loose" is better, like floating it at edges in the lid, esp over interior load bearing walls. Good idea.