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Nails used to fasten gypsum wallboard must conform to Table R702.3.5 of the International Residential Code. Screws must be approved for drywall application. Nails or screws used to anchor gypsum wallboard should not break the facing paper.
Application | Orientation to Framing |
Maximum Spacing of Framing Members |
Maximum Spacing of Fasteners: Nails* |
Maximum Spacing of Fasteners: Screws |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ceiling | Perpendicular | 16 inch OC |
7 inch |
12 inch |
Wall | Either direction |
16 inch OC |
8 inch |
16 inch |
Nails
Screws
Type S or W and penetrate into wood framing a minimum of 5/8 inch with a minimum screw length of 1 inch.
Application | Orientation to Framing | Maximum Spacing of Framing Members |
Maximum Spacing of Fasteners: Nails* |
Maximum Spacing of Fasteners: Screws |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ceiling | Either direction |
16 inch OC |
7 inch |
12 inch |
Ceiling |
Perpendicular | 24 inch OC |
7 inch |
12 inch |
Wall | Either direction |
24 inch OC |
8 inch |
12 inch |
Wall |
Either direction |
16 inch OC |
8 inch |
16 inch |
Nails
Screws
Type S or W and penetrate into wood framing a minimum of 5/8 inch. Minimum screw length 1 1/4 inch.