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Posted by MiamiCuse on September 23, 2007, 8:23 pm
I need to attach new sheet rock to the ceiling.
It was removed since there were some leaks and stains which has since been
repaired. At first I thought the sheet rock were attached to the ceiling
joist, but after I had them removed, I noticed they attached 1x3 fir furring
strips perpendicular to the joist spaced 16" apart, the fiber glass
insulation were then placed between two joists, resting on the furring
strips.
Now I need to attached new sheet rock and wonder what is the best way to
fasten it. Should I use screws, nails, or staples? Is it the same rule as
walls - once every eight inches?
Thanks,
MC
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Posted by Oren on September 23, 2007, 8:50 pm
On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:23:41 -0400, "MiamiCuse"
>I need to attach new sheet rock to the ceiling.
>
>It was removed since there were some leaks and stains which has since been
>repaired. At first I thought the sheet rock were attached to the ceiling
>joist, but after I had them removed, I noticed they attached 1x3 fir furring
>strips perpendicular to the joist spaced 16" apart, the fiber glass
>insulation were then placed between two joists, resting on the furring
>strips.
>
>Now I need to attached new sheet rock and wonder what is the best way to
>fasten it. Should I use screws, nails, or staples? Is it the same rule as
>walls - once every eight inches?
>
>Thanks,
>
>MC
>
Let the installer assist you. In the 70's we tossed some nails in our
mouth and went too nailing the ceiling rock we held-up with our heads
on ladders. Spit the nail into the hand and tack/nail it home!
Use screws, today.
--
Oren
"If things get any worse, I'll have to ask you to stop helping me."
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on September 23, 2007, 9:30 pm
>
> Now I need to attached new sheet rock and wonder what is the best way to
> fasten it. Should I use screws, nails, or staples? Is it the same rule
> as walls - once every eight inches?
Drywall screws is best. They don't pop the way nails sometimes do. Yes,
every 8"
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Posted by JB on September 24, 2007, 8:49 am
> I need to attach new sheet rock to the ceiling.
>
> It was removed since there were some leaks and stains which has since been
> repaired. At first I thought the sheet rock were attached to the ceiling
> joist, but after I had them removed, I noticed they attached 1x3 fir furring
> strips perpendicular to the joist spaced 16" apart, the fiber glass
> insulation were then placed between two joists, resting on the furring
> strips.
>
> Now I need to attached new sheet rock and wonder what is the best way to
> fasten it. Should I use screws, nails, or staples? Is it the same rule as
> walls - once every eight inches?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MC
You already know that drywall is heavy. Use screws as described by
others. For ceiling work, I also use a construction adhesive like
PL-400 on the joists for extra holding strength.
--Jeff
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Posted by Harry K on September 24, 2007, 10:35 am
> I need to attach new sheet rock to the ceiling.
>
> It was removed since there were some leaks and stains which has since been
> repaired. At first I thought the sheet rock were attached to the ceiling
> joist, but after I had them removed, I noticed they attached 1x3 fir furring
> strips perpendicular to the joist spaced 16" apart, the fiber glass
> insulation were then placed between two joists, resting on the furring
> strips.
>
> Now I need to attached new sheet rock and wonder what is the best way to
> fasten it. Should I use screws, nails, or staples? Is it the same rule as
> walls - once every eight inches?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MC
Nails or screws, screws are best.
Do yourself a favor and rent a sheetrock jack. While it can, and is,
done with two people just holding it up or with a couple braces, it is
no fun.
Harry K
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