What is the correct way to screw wall and ceiling drywalls?
Mar 3, 2023 · Screw schedules can also be reduced (or supplemented) by using adhesives. 1/2" from the edge is somewhat at risk of breaking out the edge of the panel, so you have to be …
Hanging ceiling drywall, rafters not all 24” center?
Apr 3, 2020 · I’m putting up 5/8” 4x8 sheets of drywall on my garage ceiling. I am finding the 24” center on rafters not all exactly 24”. So when I am butting up sheets some barely are able to …
Ceiling Drywall Screw Spacing - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Dec 11, 2016 · Hi all, Currently have 1/2" drywall secured to the ceiling with nails every 12". Going to be pulling out the old fiberglass batts up there since it's mostly destroyed and covered in …
What thickness drywall do I need for 24" OC wall studs in a …
Both the wall studs and the ceiling trusses have 24" OC spacing. I know that for the ceiling, I'll need to use 5/8" thick drywall, due to the 24" spacing, and sagging that would occur over time …
Under what circumstances is 5/8" drywall required?
7 From what I understand the code usually discusses things like fire rating (not specific thickness) as they relate to required material, and also the fastener pattern and what thickness to use …
code compliance - When hanging a double layer of drywall, do …
When adding a second layer of drywall to a ceiling, do I need to screw the first layer to the surface with the appropriate number of fasteners ( type S screws into resilient channel ) as code dicta...
drywall - How to prevent sagging ceilings when joists are spaced …
Oct 16, 2020 · The simplest thing to do is install strapping - 1" x 3" furring strips that run perpendicular to the joists. This makes drywall installation a lot easier, gives you a wider …
Furring strip screw recommendations - GreenBuildingAdvisor
May 29, 2020 · I use either roofing deck screws (used for fastening insulation down for flat roofs) or zinc coated drywall screws. Check your local suppliers, these come in long length and are …
Is it fine to use #6 x 1 5/8" screws when hanging 1/2" drywall?
Jul 26, 2024 · 8” spacing on the edge; 16” spacing in the field is typical code for walls. (6/12 for ceilings.) Professionals in my orbit just do 6/12 on the walls to guarantee a screw inspection …
Will half-inch ultralight drywall at 24 inch centers sag?
Apr 11, 2023 · I am finishing my attic and planning to use 1/2 inch ultralight drywall. I am wondering if at 24 inch centers will the drywall sag. Would furring strips at 16 inches on center …