Is there any rule that says that the plasterboard has to be hung lengthways i.e. standing on the short edge floor to ceiling. If I do it so the plasterboard is sitting on the long edge spanning the width of the garage and then put the next piece on top of this, will I encounter any obvious problems that I might be missing ?
Thanks in advance
I have done both ways - mainly to reduce cutting / wastage and cant see any reason why not - has worked for me. Nick
You can even hang it in reverse so that the 'edge tapers' are towards the wall and NOT on the outside. This can help in corners where a taper is not needed.
Chris.
Only things I can think of is that you will have a join (weak point) running along about 4' above the floor, which is a typical height of things which might knock against the wall. Won't matter if the join is supported by noggins behind, but might show up otherwise. If there are no noggins behind, I would ensure a 1/4" gap between the boards, and force plaster (or whatever taper edge filler you are using) right through the gap to bond the board edges together. Also, might be harder to hold an 8' length of board up off the floor whilst you get the first few screws in than a 4' wide piece of board.
No reason at all, but always put a line of noggins along the joint o it will crack
-- Nick H
In fact doing as you describe can be better for stud walls since you span more studs with each board and you can stagger the top board so the joints don't line up with the first. This will strengthen the wall a little more and make any studs that are a little out of true a bit less noticable.
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