3 8 Sheetrock On Ceiling
The most common size of drywall is 4 feet wide 8 feet long.
3 8 sheetrock on ceiling. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. Since 1 2 inch thick sheets of 4 x 8 foot drywall tip the scales at 57 pounds this tends to be the biggest sheet that most diyers can carry and lift into place. This guide covers the general consensus about drywall screw spacing and the number of screws per 1 2 inch drywall on framing members that are 16 inches on center. Because they weigh up to 30 less than traditional 1 2 in.
Paper faced 1 2 thick gypsum board. Ceiling drywall cost non discounted retail pricing for. Take care to screw the drywall directly to the framing under the plaster not to the lath that supports it. 4 x 8 sheets.
Introducing adhesive between the studs and the drywall sheets common practice in the building trades further affects screw placement reducing the overall quantity needed per sheet of drywall. Icc certified for sag resistance they eliminate the need for separate wall and ceiling panels. Joe dworak who s doing some work i assume on his house in rosemont ca has an interesting question about 3 8 inch drywall. Joe yes you can use 3 8 inch drywall on ceilings like.
Get free shipping on qualified 3 8 in. Drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. This old house recommends using 3 8 inch thick drywall to repair holes in 3 8 inch plaster. Residential unless local building codes specify a thickness for ceiling drywall using panels that are one half inch thick on ceilings with 16 inch joist spacing is standard.
Sheetrock is a brand name for drywall products made by the usg corp although the name is synonymous with drywall in building circles. Gypsum board is the first and lightest 1 2 in. Sheetrock brand ultralight 1 2 in. Sheetrock brand ultralight 1 2 in.
This size allows for either vertical or horizontal installation. Drywall the panels are easier to lift carry and install allowing you.