Putting Up Drywall In Attic

Add weatherstripping around the perimeter and a sweep to the door of a walk up attic.

Putting up drywall in attic.

Plastic paneling is very easy to install making it an easy drywall alternative to recommend. Thick drywall is stiffer and tends to go up flatter with less waving. Staple a 4 to 8 mill. Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall.

Only if there is an air gap in the assembly. Check local codes for specific requirements of your area. Hang the abutting panel leaving it long and trim it to create a tight well fitted corner. The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling.

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. A lift tilts from vertical to horizontal. Cut a piece of drywall long so that it hangs over the corner. 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. Affix rigid foam insulation to the attic side of the hatch or door. You can put them right over the studs so it s really convenient overall. Attic hatch or door.

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. Pull down stair or ladder. Thread the twine between the joists attaching it to the sides of the joists with drywall screws or roofing nails. Use a zippered insulated tent to keep the enclosure draft free attic tent at 7 attic cover insulator 120.

The standard panel is 4x8 feet although 10 foot and 12 foot panels are available. A lift makes it possible to hang rock solo but it s still nice to have a helper for loading the rock onto the lift. Protect the corners with metal corner bead. 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.