How hard to install garage ceiling dry wall?
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There should be an attic vent in the roof already no? Like a whirly-bird type deal.
I'm sure it depends on obstacles like garage door hinges or rails ect that you'd have to cut around. Need to drop any lights below drywall. I think the distance between studs will tell you want thickness of drywall you'll need to use so it doesn't sag. You'll need a buddy or two. Chiller might be cheaper and easier.
I'm sure it depends on obstacles like garage door hinges or rails ect that you'd have to cut around. Need to drop any lights below drywall. I think the distance between studs will tell you want thickness of drywall you'll need to use so it doesn't sag. You'll need a buddy or two. Chiller might be cheaper and easier.
It depends on if there is living space above the garage. The garage is the most common area in a domicile for a fire to begin. With living space above it, code requires what seems to turn out to be 2 layers of 5/8” wallboard.
Actual hanging it is not something I’ve ever tried. I’ve seen guys do it all by their selves .. 4’ ladder with the sheet overhead 2 hands and a score gun on their belt. 2 hands to get it in place and then one hand to hold it and grab the screw gun with the other hand and zip Zip zip.
Generally I would expect it to be a 3 man job, 2 guys holding on 6’ ladders and one guy screwing on a 4‘ ladder.
Making a dimple without tearing the paper is critical with every screw.
I just pay someone who knows what they are doing.
Actual hanging it is not something I’ve ever tried. I’ve seen guys do it all by their selves .. 4’ ladder with the sheet overhead 2 hands and a score gun on their belt. 2 hands to get it in place and then one hand to hold it and grab the screw gun with the other hand and zip Zip zip.
Generally I would expect it to be a 3 man job, 2 guys holding on 6’ ladders and one guy screwing on a 4‘ ladder.
Making a dimple without tearing the paper is critical with every screw.
I just pay someone who knows what they are doing.
fan or vent will help... if you're just trying to reduce temps, get foam insulation board, cheap. one person job, and easily removable when you move if required.
R-Tech 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. R-1.93 Insulating Sheathing-320810 - The Home Depot
not to hijak thread, but if anyone does WALL drywall repairs and round corners, lmk. got a large hole in wall from a water leak repair in kitchen we need patched.
R-Tech 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. R-1.93 Insulating Sheathing-320810 - The Home Depot
not to hijak thread, but if anyone does WALL drywall repairs and round corners, lmk. got a large hole in wall from a water leak repair in kitchen we need patched.
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I’ve patched a few holes in my life time. When we had a slab leak in our yucaipa house the repair men cut a 2’X3’ hole under the stairs. The leak was under the slab so insurance didn’t cover to save some cash I did all the repairs and painting of the drywall. It’s pretty easy. You can buy small pieces of drywall from Lowe’s or HD. Just find the studs and cut out the piece giving you a little hang over to attach the replacement drywall to the stud. Then tape and speckle over the joints and sand smooth. They sell texture spray at Lowe’s or HD. Texture spray the spot and paint over.
Edit: here’s the tool I cut and sand the drywall
https://www.harborfreight.com/power...iable-speed-oscillating-multi-tool-63113.html
Edit: here’s the tool I cut and sand the drywall
https://www.harborfreight.com/power...iable-speed-oscillating-multi-tool-63113.html
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There are a few other options that are much easier and cheaper than installing drywall if you are just looking to insulate. There are several products that you would just roll onto the ceiling and staple in place. My Uncle did his garage, by himself , so he could lift in there and he said it dropped the temp 20 degrees easy. The material is reflective on one side and kind of like a black mat on the other.
Drywall itself isn't going to help you a ton, unless you put insulation between it and the ceiling.
I would try the roll stuff first.
Here is an example, although I am not sure if this is the best brand, but it will give you a place to go from.
https://www.ecofoil.com/products/do...yFPQPfKCB4RmT1Mv8368Irh7Sh4DQsPQaAn1vEALw_wcB
Also, as a landlord I would be pissed if a tenant put up drywall without asking me, and I would 100% take it out of the deposit, but if a good paying tenant asked permission, I would probably offer to help with the bill, especially if they were doing the labor.
Good luck
Drywall itself isn't going to help you a ton, unless you put insulation between it and the ceiling.
I would try the roll stuff first.
Here is an example, although I am not sure if this is the best brand, but it will give you a place to go from.
https://www.ecofoil.com/products/do...yFPQPfKCB4RmT1Mv8368Irh7Sh4DQsPQaAn1vEALw_wcB
Also, as a landlord I would be pissed if a tenant put up drywall without asking me, and I would 100% take it out of the deposit, but if a good paying tenant asked permission, I would probably offer to help with the bill, especially if they were doing the labor.
Good luck
Insulation would be a better choice. For my garage I am considering something like this. Batt insulation
Comes in Batts or rolls that you just staple in place. On my old garage I had just wedged some 1 or 2" sheets of Styrofoam in place between the studs.
Comes in Batts or rolls that you just staple in place. On my old garage I had just wedged some 1 or 2" sheets of Styrofoam in place between the studs.
