Ceiling Joist Lay Out

02-11-2013, 01:54 PM	#1
gsob Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	Ceiling Joist Lay Out I have 10 ft 1/2 in sheetrock and am about to begin laying out for the ceiling joists. I had planned to use 16 in centers but that would mean I would have to cut every piece of sheetrock. the room is 13 x 30. Is there a better way?

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02-11-2013, 10:25 PM	#2
woodworkbykirk journeyman carpenter     Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: nova scotia canada Posts: 2,164	Ceiling Joist Lay Out arent you strapping the ceiling before teh board goes up? here we have to strap all ceilings to provide lateral support the floor/ roof system.. we will add an extra row of strapping where we know the drywall will land so the drywaller doesnt have to cut the sheet

02-11-2013, 10:34 PM	#3
GBrackins Member     Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairhaven, Massachusetts Posts: 2,245	Ceiling Joist Lay Out that's how we do it in Massachusetts as well Kirk ..... __________________ Gary "You get what you pay for, and sometimes free costs more!"