Metal Furring Strips For Drywall

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Metal furring strips for drywall.

Cold rolled channels using metal furring channel clips ortie wire. Metal lath should be installed perpendicular to the z furring. Z furring must be installed vertically with the 3 4 flange against the substrate. Item 201999 model 1208.

Gypsum wallboard may be installed parallel or perpendicular to the z furring. Stretch a tape measure across the bottom of the wall and mark every 16 inches. Other lengths available hemmed leg furring channel as shown. 25 gauge galvanized steel furring channel resists corrosion mold moisture insect and fire damage.

Severe weather 1 in x 2 in x 8 ft pressure treated southern yellow pine furring strip. For horizontal installation where the screws will go through the drywall and then into the wall studs use 1 5 inch screws. If you re unfamiliar with what a furring strip is it s best described as a long slender strip that s constructed from either wood or metal. The general rule is to install furring strips that are the same width as the ceiling joists.

Use for gypsum wallboard plaster soffits and ceilings. Super stud building products inc. Furring channel for walls and ceilings economical hat shaped framing component used to furr out ceilings and masonry walls. While you can purchase furring strips in bundles of boards that are 8 feet long and 1 to 3 inches wide you can use lumber in other dimensions to fur out a ceiling.

Furring strips keep moisture from the drywall and provide a flush final surface. Gypsum panels are then screw attached to the furring channels. In most cases furring strips are 1 x 2 or 1 x 3 in size and can be applied both horizontally or vertically. For a standard 8 foot high wall start by installing a sheet of drywall horizontally at the top edge of the wall using drywall screws inserted every 8 inches into the furring strips.

1 1 4 wide flange for easy screw attachment. Furring a ceiling involves adding strips that provide a secure base to hold the drywall. In drop ceiling applications furring channels can be attached directly to 1 1 2 in. Once the furring strips are in place you can install the drywall the same way you would on any stud wall.

The type of fastener and spacing will vary based on application. Increase or decrease the spacing. Unless you re very talented with a hammer opt for using a screwgun to keep from dinging the metal which dents easily. If you re installing the panels vertically onto furring strips 3 4 inch screws are sufficient.