Comments on: Drywalling Tips http://www.centralroost.com/lcblog/2006/07/16/drywalling-tips/ Tips and Trends in the Learning Centre at www.centralroost.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:09:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: DiyGeek http://www.centralroost.com/lcblog/2006/07/16/drywalling-tips/#comment-93 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:14:12 +0000 http://www.centralroost.com/lcblog/2006/07/16/drywalling-tips/#comment-93 When using a screw gun, use drywall screws. 1-1/4" screws are needed for 1/2" drywall, and 1-5/8" screws are needed for 5/8" drywall. http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/drywall/drwl_1.htm I like more than 1/8" electrical safety margin so I follow the above advice when sheeting to 2x4 material. In the case of joists and as long as the electrical holes are more than 1-1/4 away from the nailing face I'll use longer screws. When using a screw gun, use drywall screws. 1-1/4″ screws are needed for 1/2″ drywall, and 1-5/8″ screws are needed for 5/8″ drywall.

http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/drywall/drwl_1.htm

I like more than 1/8″ electrical safety margin so I follow the above advice when sheeting to 2×4 material. In the case of joists and as long as the electrical holes are more than 1-1/4 away from the nailing face I’ll use longer screws.

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