Is this enough drywall screws in boards

[Donzo]

 

[Cockney]

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Can’t really tell mate.
There’s f**k**g fly’s everywhere in that room!

 

[Fatarm]

 

[johnzo]

You really enjoy using your screw gun

 

[MakeItSmooth]

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"You can't do that!"



"WRONG!"

 

[Donzo]

Customer done boarding,i was their a few years ago doing his attic,he did same thing,i said every 300mm will do. Best of it not one screw on ceiling needed tightening.

 

[paulf]

Customer done boarding,i was their a few years ago doing his attic,he did same thing,i said every 300mm will do. Best of it not one screw on ceiling needed tightening.

There's a video of a spider building a web on LSD.

 

[ChrispyUK]

Customer done boarding,i was their a few years ago doing his attic,he did same thing,i said every 300mm will do. Best of it not one screw on ceiling needed tightening.

engineer?

 

[hstoke]

"You can't do that!"



"WRONG!"

Classic

 

[theshed]

It looks like he put the boards on the wrong way not across the joists.

 

[jamesthefirst]

Had a similar thing years ago on 5 bed new build, he finished one room for me to look at before he did the rest. Soon as i entered room i pissed myself, never seen so many screws, he had got hold of a duraspin.
Did 2 houses for them and became good friends.

 

[Donzo]

It looks like he put the boards on the wrong way not across the joists.

He never broke bond also.

 

[Donzo]

I prefer taper edged boards always for skimming,some of the joints are out of line,makes more work for us. Hate square edge.

 

[essexandy]

Actually I don't think there are too many screws. In fact there are clearly screws missing/too far from the edges.
@Donzo you seriously think that every 300mm on a ceiling is acceptable?

 

[Donzo]

Actually I don't think there are too many screws. In fact there are clearly screws missing/too far from the edges.
@Donzo you seriously think that every 300mm on a ceiling is acceptable?

Yes,though some prefer 200mm spacing, it would do no harm with that amount of screws but think its overkill on standard 12.5mm. Depends on weight of board.the ceiling is lowered,he has framed it to his own spec.

 

[Retired Spread]

agree with Andy 300mm to far apart..... minimum 5 screws per joist on 6x3's, minimum 7 screws per joist on 8x4's

 

[Donzo]

agree with Andy 300mm to far apart..... minimum 5 screws per joist on 6x3's, minimum 7 screws per joist on 8x4's

Its a age old debate,look at Internet different specs. If it ain't cracking is it wrong.

 

[Cockney]

Personally for me it’s always been -
5 across in 6x3’s
6 across in 8x4’s

Each to their own lol.

 

[Donzo]

I need to up my game,,,, joiner says spec is 150mm space on ceilings,more if boards are damp.200mm on walls.standard boards.

 

[Cockney]

I need to up my game,,,, joiner says spec is 150mm space on ceilings,more if boards are damp.200mm on walls.standard boards.

Hi mate, Can you do me a favour? Tell the joiner I said he’s a c**t!
Cheers!

 

[tapit]

Yes,though some prefer 200mm spacing, it would do no harm with that amount of screws but think its overkill on standard 12.5mm. Depends on weight of board.the ceiling is lowered,he has framed it to his own spec.

There are regs, it is not a case of what you prefer. I would prefer one in each corner and one in the middle.

 

[theshed]

The only spec for 150mm centres is around m/f door openings.

 

[tapit]

The only spec for 150mm centres is around m/f door openings.

And board ends.

 

[Philyboy]

Looks like they are all going to blow. Awful job.

 

[theshed]

And board ends.

Nope.

 

[tapit]

Nope.

Oh yes!

 

[loky11]

I thought too many screws can weaken the boards?

 

[Donzo]

Looks like they are all going to blow. Awful job.

No danger,2 large rooms where done a few years ago the exact same way and they are fine,I seen them today.

 

[essexandy]

And board ends.

It used to be seven across a board and eight on the ends. Apparently they changed it to six across and seven on the ends.
We still stick to seven and eight.
@loky11 god knows how many screws you'd have to put in to weaken a board? Especially if they're put in correctly.

 

[Deleted member 32554]

Mid joists

 

[loky11]

No danger,2 large rooms where done a few years ago the exact same way and they are fine,I seen them today.

Maybe you were on the limit then, a few more in between could of done the trick haha

 

[theshed]

Oh yes!

 

[theshed]

Your read too many diy forums, this is from the white book.

 

[Donzo]

Feel better now im only 70 mm short.lol

 

[TonyM]

The depth of your screw gun is about right.