Mar 24, 2025 · They're fairly easy to pull into plane mid-span, but what are my options to keep them this way? Would adding mid-span blocking between the rafters work? If it's still too far out after blocking, …

Mar 13, 2016 · Will be strapping out my basement for drywall and just wondering what size nail I should use to secure 1x3 strapping to floor joist.

Nov 27, 2020 · Planning on getting our exterior porch ceiling ready for beadboard. I’ll be using 1x3 pine strapping to span the joists (as is common here in New England) I’m unsure whether ring shank nails …

Aug 5, 2021 · If I kept the door casing in priority, which means using a full width 3.5", that would allow the window casing to be riped to 2.5" to "touch" (which would simply just be a 1x3 and no ripping is …

May 5, 2022 · For typical linen closet stuff (towels, sheets, etc.) a 1x2 (1-1/2" dimension vertical) under the front edge for the 4' wide spans, and a 1x3 (vertical) or 2x3 (flat) for the 7' span, should be …

Jul 17, 2011 · We're about to start finishing our basement. We have about 106' of block wall that will need to be framed, with about 9' from floor to ceiling. Our estimates for costs are the following: …

Oct 5, 2020 · I have to put up strapping on the ceiling so as to install drywall onto it. What do I use? Nails or Screws? What size? What type? Strapping is 1 x 3 x 8 and the Drywall will be 5/8"

Jan 21, 2024 · Hi there, I am looking at a garage ceiling, and the seams in the middle areas are all cracked. I noticed the ceiling drywall is not hanging completely tight to the ceiling along the corners …

Apr 18, 2017 · Some contractors call it a rainscreen. I'm building a small barn (24 x 42) the exterior wall sheathing is OSB which will be finished with 3/8" T 1-11. Here is my question. 1) I'm thinking of …

Jan 28, 2024 · We have this crack that mostly closes up in winter months then gets wider in summer. It has been "repaired" twice in 30 years. Any opinions on using 1x3 to create a coffered ceiling look? …