Horizontal drywalling

Tobias · 02-07-2011, 05:15 PM

Do I need to support the drywall between the studs where the top and bottom drywall sheets meet when horizontally installing drywall?

Jackofall1 · 02-07-2011, 05:19 PM

No, not if the studs are spaced at 16" centers.

Mark

**Gary in WA** · 02-07-2011, 07:33 PM

3/8" drywall needs 16"o.c. perpendicular or parallel, no 24"o.c. studs

http://gypsum.org/pdf/GA-216-2010.html Table #1.

Gary

bjbatlanta · 02-09-2011, 02:18 PM

Absolutely not.

krw73 · 02-10-2011, 09:08 AM

you should never have to put blocking in between studs for wallboard. I've seen blocking ran to ensure the studs are kept straight, but like mentioned 16 OC is okay for all sizes of wallboard and blocking is not needed or of any benefit. If you have studs that are 24 OC you should always jump to 5/8 wallboard

dvatt · 02-10-2011, 12:05 PM

No and hang the top sheet first of course after u rock the ceiling

02-07-2011, 05:19 PM	#2
Jackofall1 Experienced Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Horizontal drywalling No, not if the studs are spaced at 16" centers. Mark __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
Gary in WA Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,851	Horizontal drywalling 3/8" drywall needs 16"o.c. perpendicular or parallel, no 24"o.c. studs http://gypsum.org/pdf/GA-216-2010.html Table #1. Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

02-09-2011, 02:18 PM	#4
bjbatlanta Drywall contractor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 2,082	Horizontal drywalling Absolutely not. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a soldier. Support our troops.

02-10-2011, 09:08 AM	#5
krw73 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6	Horizontal drywalling you should never have to put blocking in between studs for wallboard. I've seen blocking ran to ensure the studs are kept straight, but like mentioned 16 OC is okay for all sizes of wallboard and blocking is not needed or of any benefit. If you have studs that are 24 OC you should always jump to 5/8 wallboard

02-10-2011, 12:05 PM	#6
dvatt Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 107	Horizontal drywalling No and hang the top sheet first of course after u rock the ceiling

Horizontal drywalling