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Drywall Ceiling - Which Thickness ? malamilia 05-18-2006
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Posted by Joseph Meehan on May 19, 2006, 6:25 pm
malamilia@hotmail.com wrote:
> On Fri, 19 May 2006 11:48:43 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
>
>
>> I would suggest that if you really have joist that are not level,
>> 5/8 will not fix that, you need to shim the joist to get it properly
>> flat.
>
> Do you mean to install shims between the joist and drywall as needed ?

Sort of.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by Joseph Meehan on May 18, 2006, 8:51 pm
malamilia@hotmail.com wrote:
> I am about to start a ceiling in the basement with drywall. Is there
> an advantage in using 5/8 in rather than 1/2 in drywall ??
> Thanks.

Increased fire blocking. less sagging and heavier trying to put up.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on May 18, 2006, 10:06 pm

> I am about to start a ceiling in the basement with drywall. Is there
> an advantage in using 5/8 in rather than 1/2 in drywall ??
> Thanks.

Most building codes require 5/8" for flame resistance.



Posted by RicodJour on May 18, 2006, 11:10 pm
malamilia@hotmail.com wrote:
> I am about to start a ceiling in the basement with drywall. Is there
> an advantage in using 5/8 in rather than 1/2 in drywall ??

There are 1/2" boards specifically made for ceilings, such as
SHEETROCK=AE Brand 1/2" Interior Gypsum Ceiling Panels
http://tinyurl.com/m4j5k

Lighter weight so it's easier to install and it's stiffer than regular
1/2" rock. Good way to go.

R


Posted by mrsgator88 on May 20, 2006, 1:25 am
I had can lights put in my kitchen this week (late '50's split level). The
ceiling was plaster OVER drywall. It was 7/8" thick. They also used
chicken wire in the corners. Just thought I'd share...

S



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