Drywall Install Question

[netbrad]

Hey folks,

I am going to put insulation and drywall over this space:

However, on either side of that center 2x6 there is no stud for me to screw in the ends of the drywall. I was going to cut a 2x4 and nail it in from the side so I could have something to attach the drywall to. Is this the right course of action?

 

[Highbeam]

Yes, attach a nailer using screws or nails so that you have something to attach the rock to.

 

[I PLAY FOR KEEPS]

I don't know if it's considered right or proper, but I did the same thing and it worked for me

 

[Sureshot]

Why not cut it off and drywall past it?

 

[crf731]

Yep. Either put in a nailer like you said or cut the drywall so the ends will hit the existing studs.

 

[retrobuilder]

I'd do a poly vapor barrier as well.but yes, simply nail or screw a short stud in place.

 

[netbrad]

Why not cut it off and drywall past it?

The 2x6 is actually three of them stacked on top of each other and I believe is a support member. I can't go behind it or cut it.

I'd do a poly vapor barrier as well.

The insulation I have is kraft-faced, is that good enough or do you mean put the poly on the exterior wall side? That seems more trouble than it is worth.

 

[bobemmerich]

I agree with the other guys. Put a nailer next to it, and insulate/vapor barrier/drywall over it.

 

[retrobuilder]

No if you did a vapor barrier it would be on the inside. Not necessarily as requirement.

 

[Trey T]

Cut 2x4 and put it in place

 

[M17715]

Yes, attach a nailer using screws or nails so that you have something to attach the rock to.

2nd this. Just nail another 2x4 (or whatever makes the wall level) next to the 2x6 and just screw or nail the drywall into it.

 

[netbrad]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I was measuring for drywall this weekend and saw there is a cavity behind that horizontal brown board. It is almost like hardboard but flimsier and has texture. The drywall won't be flush if I install over the board, it will kick out about 1/4 inch at the bottom. I thought about removing it but it runs between two sandwiched 2x6s in the center and sandwiched 2x4s at the end.

What is it and can any part of it be removed?

 

[WhyMe]

add a peice to that area and drywall on it. Also, i would add pieces of 2x4 perpendicular to the studs as support points. then take a pix of where they are. Some day you might add tire storage or something else in that area and need something to bolt to. lot easier and cheaper to do it now.