How To Hang Drywall On Tall Walls

But for drywall it shouldn t matter unless the plans specify a shear nailing schedule for the drywall.

How to hang drywall on tall walls.

When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible. Next hang the top wall row. Add extra studs photo 1 or blocks photo 2 to support the drywall edges as necessary. Here is a quick guide for how to work as a team to install drywall.

When applying drywall to a 9 foot tall wall there are a couple ways to go. A drywall anchor goes between the screw and the drywall biting into the drywall much more effectively than a screw would. Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position. Drywall comes in three basic thicknesses.

To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3. On commercial jobs fire codes often require seams to fall on the entire length of the framing so the drywall must be hung vertically. Around here we have to install plywood vertical to get adequate nailing around the edges for shear strength. Then you screw into the anchor so everything stays in place.

Cover wire runs with a 1 16 metal plate when wires come within 1 1 4 of the stud face. Its more a matter of personal preference and not a right or wrong way. Wall preparation for hanging drywall. 3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls.

1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches. On ceilings you install sheets perpendicular to the joists because you want the strength axis to be perpendicular to prevent sagging. First you can get 9 or 10 foot drywall sheets. Just before closing up the walls make sure everything is just right.

This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can. Hang the drywall vertically. Install the next row of panels as in step 4 butting the edges tightly together. Installing drywall with a helper is the best way to get er done.

Hanging drywall over your head is no fun. On the bottom row use a drywall lifter to pry the panel inch up from the floor to allow for shrinkage of the framing as on the ceiling offset the end joints from those in the previous row by at least 4 feet. 5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. Now a word for you rookies.

To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift. How high are the walls.