Originally Posted by
Jerome W. Young
It just seemed odd that they were so close they could not get drywall between them and there was a gap.
Jerome,
Where were those located?
There has to be at least one stud between them, otherwise the studs supporting the drywall would exceed the maximum 24" on center. Not only that, but if there is no stud between them, how are they supported - hanging off one stud to one side?
If there is a stud, there should be drywall on it (Example: If in the garage, then that wall needs to have 1/2" gypsum board "separation" to the living space.)
Was the gap between them only back to the stud? Into the wall cavity?
Looking at the photo, it looks there is a void between them, with a PVC raceway connecting them together near the bottom. The left one looks like it is "service equipment" and the right one looks like it is "not service equipment".