Walls and Ceilings - Finished Garage Walls Cracking at Joints

Well, I'm working on finishing my garage, but about 1month after wrapping up the walls I've noticed cracks forming at most joints. I'm assuming that the cold is at fault since I don't have the ceiling in and the garage is not heated yet...but is this common?

I used setting type (90) joint compound and fiberglass mesh tape in all joints. Any idea if that's the issue?

What is the easiest fix?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/BQuicksilver/GarageWallCrack2.jpg

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The 'sticky' tape might be part of the problem. What was the temp during application and drying? Was the drywall itself real cold when you taped/mudded?

I see no option other than digging out the old tape and starting over. I'd try paper tape this time.

The tape and mudding was done when it was really nice out. About 70deg.

No other option than digging it out? I hate paper tape.:p

While digging out the old and replacing with paper tape is probably best I wouldn't - I'm too lazy :eek: :D I'd tape over the cracks with paper tape and float it out far enough so it doesn't show.

Usually using a setting compound over sticky tape will help to prevent failure but you did that :confused: Cold temps shouldn't make a big difference if the mud is dried during acceptable temps. I have 1 room/bay in my shop that is only heated when I use it to paint in the winter. The drywall has been up for 15 [?] yrs and while I should have applied 1 more coat of mud before I painted it - there are no cracks or nail pops.