Putting Up Drywall In Attic

Cut a piece of drywall long so that it hangs over the corner.

Putting up drywall in attic.

The standard panel is 4x8 feet although 10 foot and 12 foot panels are available. Staple a 4 to 8 mill. Thread the twine between the joists attaching it to the sides of the joists with drywall screws or roofing nails. Thick drywall is stiffer and tends to go up flatter with less waving.

Use screws to attach sheets of birch plywood to the angled ceiling over the insulation making sure to drive the screws into the ceiling joists. Hang the abutting panel leaving it long and trim it to create a tight well fitted corner. Pull down stair or ladder. The insulation should not bulge past the joist faces.

The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling. If you are placing the drywall directly on top of the foil then the other side of the foil must be open to an air gap not insulation or some other material. Wheels allow you to roll it up to the drywall stack load a sheet onto the rack roll it back into position and crank the sheet up into place. Only if there is an air gap in the assembly.

Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall. You can put them right over the studs so it s really convenient overall. Protect the corners with metal corner bead. Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120.

Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic. A lift tilts from vertical to horizontal. Trim it with a spiral saw after it s in place. The most commonly used drywall thicknesses are 1 2 inch and 5 8 inches thick.

Check local codes for specific requirements of your area. Typically the air gap would be between the outer layer and the foil layer. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door. Plastic paneling is very easy to install making it an easy drywall alternative to recommend.