1 2 Or 5 8 Drywall On Ceiling

Drywall in 1 4 inch thicknesses is rarely hung on either walls or ceilings and is usually used to drywall curves and other unusual areas.

1 2 or 5 8 drywall on ceiling.

When i was doing drywall the only time we used 5 8s was like said above is for fire wall from grage wall into the home we did lots of custom homes and never had to use 5 8s on the celing. The reason is fire resistance. 4 secure drywall to 1x3 strapping with 1 5 8. 3 set drywall sheet onto the drywall lift then crank it up to the ceiling.

Thinner drywall is lighter but also less rigid and may sag if not well supported. Why installing 5 8 drywall on the wall s better than 1 2 drywall. When applying a water based texture material the minimum gypsum board thickness shall be increased from 3 8 inch to 1 2 inch for 16 inch on center framing and from 1 2 inch to 5 8 inch for 24 inch on center framing or 1 2 inch sag resistant gypsum ceiling board shall be used. The ultralight 1 2 4x8 drywall board is approximately 40 lbs.

19 jul 2016 15 11 reply 5 8 is needed for 24 centers. The drywall is easier to carry and thus install. These lines correspond to the 1x3 strapping screwed to ceiling joists. Of course when you use a thicker product you ll have better soundproofing.

Drywall screws are manufactured in various sizes to better accommodate each individual job. Conventional drywall comes in 1 4 3 8 1 2 and 5 8 inch thicknesses. Screws that measure 1 1 4 inch in length are appropriate for sheets of drywall that are 3 8 1 2 or 5 8 of an inch thick while screws that measure 1 3 8 inches are meant for sheets of drywall up to of an inch thick. 1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in.

2 mark onto the drywall the location of any lights or vents in the ceiling. 1 2 and thinner drywall boards are being revamped with the purpose to create a more lightweight board for ease of install. Also make sure you glue it also. Sparky30 06 member posted.

But 5 8 is still required for ceilings why. But a 1 2 board exposed to fire will only last for 10 minutes. Even easier are ultra light 1 2 inch panels which are 13 pounds lighter than conventional 1 2 inch drywall. Id use 1 2 inch you will be fine.