Sheetrock over Simpson Strong Tie

[billyh7]

Im getting ready to sheetrock the garage but how do I put sheetrock over strong ties? I have all my 2x10's sitting in strong ties connected into my Header.

On the wall side I have these straps that I circled in red.

I bought this house so I didn't do any of the work. Im just trying to do the sheetrock so I can get this room ready for the kids to have a hangout area away from the wife and I lol....

 

[mike93lx]

Strong tie is a brand, which specific tie are you referring to? Guessing hurricane ties? A picture would help a lot, showing how you have them installed

 

[PCustoms]

Strong tie is a brand, which specific tie are you referring to? Guessing hurricane ties? A picture would help a lot, showing how you have them installed

I read it as joist hangers for the 2x10

So yes, pictures are needed.

 

[mike93lx]

I read it as joist hangers for the 2x10

So yes, pictures are needed.

Ah, ****, yeah, but I can't picture why someone would sheet rock over joist hangers

 

[billyh7]

Sorry If Im not using the correct terms as Im new to all of this and learning as I go.. I added pics to my original post.

 

[mike93lx]

Ok, that makes sense, thanks.

Are those joists not tight to the bottom of the hanger? May be the angle, but it looks like you have gaps.

I dont know how others would do it, but using cardboard drywall shims to build up a little bit and make a sort of a ramp would make that work.

Strapping the joists would do this as well, losing 3/4" of height, but you can use it as a chance to take out anything uneven at the same time

 

[cgrutt]

They also make metal strapping that you can run perpendicular to studs and/or joists that is likely same thickness as metal connectors. Or you can rip strips of 1/4 or 3/8 plywood to 1-1/2" and build out the framing as you would to accommodate for a tub or shower basin in a bathroom. I've also used wood lathe before that is generally available in bundles at big box store. Or 1x2s but you will lose 3/4" on each surface as noted above. But you should definitely build the framing out first. Putting the drywall directly against the metal connectors will leave gaps that will likely cause cracking and/or problems with your drywall down the road.

 

[CraigStu]

Or put you last screw 12" from the hanger and let the drywall flex a little to clear.

 

[E1271]

Or put you last screw 12" from the hanger and let the drywall flex a little to clear.

I'd agree, just let the drywall flex a little. The cardboard ramp idea could be helpful as well. Otherwise you need to pack the 2x4 out with strips of plywood as mentioned.

 

[PCustoms]

Strapping the joists would do this as well, losing 3/4" of height, but you can use it as a chance to take out anything uneven at the same time

Around here every ceiling is strapped, so this really isn't something I'd have to consider (though the joist hangers are exactly what I suspected)

I do see a hurricane tie in the mix. I'd probably point the nails flat and float the drywall (i.e. don't nail/screw close) over it. The "right" way would be drywall shims, but this looks like a shop not a high end house.

 

[mike93lx]

Around here every ceiling is strapped, so this really isn't something I'd have to consider (though the joist hangers are exactly what I suspected)

I do see a hurricane tie in the mix. I'd probably point the nails flat and float the drywall (i.e. don't nail/screw close) over it. The "right" way would be drywall shims, but this looks like a shop not a high end house.

From what I have seen here, strapping is a northeast-only thing. My initial reaction is also to default to it as it's what I've done on every ceiling I've done

 

[bassJAM]

I've used stacked paperboard from like a shoebox to build up a difference of 1/2" or so, but for that small amount I'd just do like other's mentioned and drive the last screws about 6" from the edge of the drywall. Or install a drop ceiling.

 

[mas1]

As others have said, stay back always with the last screw. put your ceiling up first and the walls sheeting as well. Same with the wall sheeting, don’t screw close.

 

[Norcal]

Strong tie is a brand, which specific tie are you referring to? Guessing hurricane ties? A picture would help a lot, showing how you have them installed

So is Sheetrock®.

 

[PCustoms]

I've used stacked paperboard from like a shoebox to build up a difference of 1/2" or so, but for that small amount I'd just do like other's mentioned and drive the last screws about 6" from the edge of the drywall. Or install a drop ceiling.

 

[gizardlizard]

Drywall over the ties and send it. No different than putting drywall over a nailing plate on a stud. The drywall will flex ever so slightly. You’ll never see it.

 

[cgrutt]

Drywall over the ties and send it. No different than putting drywall over a nailing plate on a stud. The drywall will flex ever so slightly. You’ll never see it.

Have you looked at the pics? Seems to be some wide gaps between the joist and metal connector on more than a few.

 

[billyh7]

Thanks all for your responses and information. Much appreciated.