Suspended Drywall Ceiling Framing Details

Detailed instructions for installing drywall and veneer bases in single and multiple layer configurations.

Suspended drywall ceiling framing details.

In a ceiling assembly u channel is suspended from the overhead structure using hanger wire. 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. Chapter 2 framing. 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.

Suspended drywall ceiling installation install 1 1 2 cold rolled galvanized channel at 4 o c. Why specify drywall grid soffits view description. Includes details for resilient channel installation chase walls furred ceilings and walls and door and window openings. The drywall suspension system is an engineered framing system that installs faster than conventional framing methods.

Main tees and cross tees snap together which reduces wire ties. Chapter 3 cladding. Lighter than 9 gauge wire should not be used. Framing practices and procedures for wood and steel framing.

Drywall furring channel is commonly clipped with metal furring channel clips or wire tied perpendicular to the underside of the u channel at appropriate intervals for screw attaching drywall. Additionally our suspended gypsum ceiling options include products designed for smaller spaces. Among the advantages of our suspended drywall grids are their superior installation time. Suspended from floor joists or deck using the specified hanger wire.

A drywall ceiling grid offers an efficient pre engineered solution for installing ceilings. B floors ceilings 24 44 steel framed including steel bar joist framing steel c joist framing and steel truss. Wood framed including dimensional lumber engineered joist and truss. Assemblies are installed per the project specification or astm c 754 requirements.

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. Includes gypsum base and veneer finishes gypsum drywall cement board and conventional lath and plaster.