What is the best way to hang drywall on walls and ceilings? Is it parallel or perpendicular to the stud and/or ceiling joist?
And what is the proper size for walls and ceilings? i.e., 5/8 or 1/2 inch! >>Answer Ceilings -Always install drywall perpendicular to joist. 5/8″ if 24 in. spacing. } 1/2″ if 16 in. spacing. Walls 1/2″ drywall except were firewall rating is required – under stairways, stair well side walls, the garage wall against house wall. Walls can be installed vertical -stand up or horizontal -lay down. < what nailing pattern should be used to hang drywall? There are several pictures and diagrams in the book - three pages on drywall fasting patterns but the short version of the nailing patterns are: On Wood - The most preferred method for fastening drywall is to nail all the perimeters of the sheet with drywall nails - then use drywall screws for the field of the sheet. Space the nails at the perimeters - edges -top & bottom - 7" apart (5 per row) & the field screws at 12" apart (3 per row) If you do not use screws in the field then double nail - three sets of nails with two nails each set. My que
