drywall question

[jayp6773]

I've split my basement into two halves. I used wood framing and was wondering that since the ceiling height after I dry wall it is only 6' 10", What is the best method for drywalling the walls. Should I still go horizontally or can I just go vertically?
Thanks,
Jay

[Snoonyb]

Verticle. Cut the first sheet which will give you square wall butt.

[caleyg]

Some folks around here will swear you still have to do it horizontally (I think it's like a religion with them). But there are no butt joints if you do it vertically. And I think much of the benefit of horizontal installation is lost if you use 8' rather than 12' sheets. Plus vertical is much easier to do without assistance.



http://doityourself.com/wall/installdrywall.htm reccomends horizontal, for less than 8'2" ceilings, but they don't specify the length of your drywall sheets


Step 4: Should You Use a Vertical Or Horizontal Installations:
Apply drywall to leave the fewest possible joints. If the ceiling is less than 8'2" in height, use a horizontal application for 25% fewer joints than a vertical one. If the ceiling is higher than 8'2", install the drywall vertically (Fig. 4). On a two-layer installation, lay the base boards either vertically or horizontally - whichever requires the fewest cuts.Lay the top or finish layer over the base boards according to the preceding instructions. Any seams in the finish layer should be offset at least 10" from the seams in the base layer, or set at right angles from seams.

[farmall]

The advantage of applying horizontally is better adhesion to the studs as you have fewer seams where you are doubling up 2 sheets on one stud (allowing only 3/4 inch of wood to attach to.

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