Hi,
I am installing drywall on my ceiling of my addition. My question has to do with the number of screws for each stud I tie it too. I am putting one down the middle (2ft) one a 1/2 inch from the end on the free side, and one 8 inches from the end on the wall side for a total of 3 per stud. My studs are 16 inches apart. Is this enough, or do I need to go with more screws per stud??
Thanks for your time,
pb4sc
2007-03-09 03:57:13 · 6 answers · asked by PB4SC 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
For a ceiling, and this is not a firm rule, just common sense, put a screw every foot starting dead center and one on each edge, per stud
2007-03-09 04:05:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For ceilings, our specifications normally state that it should be secured to each framing member with screws spaced no more that 12 inches apart. This changes to 16 inches apart for wall installations.
2007-03-09 04:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Michael C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not state if you are using adhesive. If you are, you can space the screws at 16" on center. If not, go with 12" on center. If using nails, 12" on center in the field of the drywall, and 7" on center at the border.
2007-03-10 03:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uniform Building Code requires screws at 7" on center at the ends of the wallboard and 12" on center in the field.
2007-03-09 09:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a ceiling I would use 1 screw for every foot along each stud/ceiling joist. Less and the ceiling will start to sag.
2007-03-09 05:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look at it this way, if you put in to few you'll know. across the width of a sheet of drywall, say it's a 4x8 sheet. I would use about 40 screws. 5 per row. using to many isn't a big problem, using too few is.
2007-03-09 05:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋