Strapping Ceiling For Drywall

I ve been running out of projects as i m waiting for the plumbing and elec.

Strapping ceiling for drywall. The strapping is for furring and span reduction to better support finishes. There are several good reasons. According to the cgc handbook when drywall is placed parallel to the strapping the strapping must be on 16 centres when placed perpendicular to the strapping it can go to 24 centres but this is not recommended if water based texturing material like stucco is to be applied.

1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. These lines correspond to the 1x3 strapping screwed to ceiling joists. Make sure you cripple in your furring on perpendicular joints every 10ft for fireblocking concealed spaces.

3 set drywall sheet onto the drywall lift then crank it up to the ceiling. You ll end up with more. Strapping can even out older houses with crooked twisted and uneven joists.

Strapping to level old ceiling joists. 5 cut holes for light or vents using a drywall cutout tool. Carpenters shimmed the strapping down to the lowest point in the room and then attached the finish material.

If the ceiling has a floor above the odds that the drywall will eventually crack and come away from the ceiling is. Without strapping you d be attempting to nail the drywall joints on only half. Furring a ceiling involves adding strips that provide a secure base to hold the drywall.

There is no need for lateral bracing as the drywall and roof sheathing act as a diaphram. 4 secure drywall to 1x3 strapping with 1 5 8 inch drywall screws. While you can purchase furring strips in bundles of boards that are 8 feet long and 1 to 3 inches wide you can use lumber in other dimensions to fur out a ceiling.