Walls and Ceilings - Hang drywall horizontal?

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plex4r
11-14-03, 12:59 PM
I am finishing my basement. The walls are 2x4 studs spaced 16" without spacers, (i.e. horizontal fire stoppers). If I hang 1/2" thick 4x12' drywall sheets horizontally, I will have a lot fewer seems. Many walls are <12'.
Is this acceptible?
I am concerned that the long horizontal seems
will not always be in front of framing, (only every 16") and may easily crack.

Thanks
Bill.

coops28
11-14-03, 01:40 PM
You definitely hang horizontally! Nothing will crack as long as you attach it correctly to the studs.
awesomedell
11-14-03, 01:52 PM
Ditto what Coops said, all I can add is a recommendation that you use drywall adhesive on the walls.