Suspended Drywall Ceiling Framing Details

Framing practices and procedures for wood and steel framing.

Suspended drywall ceiling framing details. 16 19 suspended drywall grid system details 20 30 hanging and framing 20 wire loading 20 9 gauge wire breaking strength and technical data 20 12 gauge wire breaking strength and technical data 20 counter splayed wires 21 yoke wire hung ceilings 21 single yoke 21 double yoke 22 trapeze supported loads 23 double hung ceilings. Includes details for resilient channel installation chase walls furred ceilings and walls and door and window openings. Learn how drywall grid can modularize builds with half the labor. The drywall suspension system is an engineered framing system that installs faster than conventional framing methods.

It is ideal for framing both interior and exterior flat ceilings and more complex shapes such as stepped soffits and coffers br the drywall suspension system is available in pre engineered custom shapes for framing curved. Includes gypsum base and veneer finishes gypsum drywall cement board and conventional lath and plaster. Among the advantages of our suspended drywall grids are their superior installation time. B floors ceilings 24 44 steel framed including steel bar joist framing steel c joist framing and steel truss.

Chapter 2 framing. Suspended drywall ceiling installation install 1 1 2 cold rolled galvanized channel at 4 o c. Chapter 3 cladding. In a ceiling assembly u channel is suspended from the overhead structure using hanger wire.

Why specify drywall grid soffits view description. Lighter than 9 gauge wire should not be used. Specify drywall grid for soffits and light coves to positively impact challenges faced with mep conflicts rfi s ve s skilled labor construction schedules and green building. 2 usg drywall suspension system flat ceilings the usg drywall suspension system is engineered to replace traditional framing such as steel studs or cold rolled channel and drywall furring channel for gypsum board ceiling installations.

Main tees and cross tees snap together which reduces wire ties. Certainteed s 1 1 2 drywall suspension system has a double stitched web for durability and strength and knurled face for easier screw installation reducing job time. Detailed instructions for installing drywall and veneer bases in single and multiple layer configurations. A drywall ceiling grid offers an efficient pre engineered solution for installing ceilings.

Additionally our suspended gypsum ceiling options include products designed for smaller spaces. Wood framed including dimensional lumber engineered joist and truss.