When hanging drywall on studs that are 24 inches on center, what is the required spacing for screws along the stud?

When hanging drywall on studs that are 24 inches on center, what is the required spacing for screws along the stud?

• A. 6 inches
• B. 12 inches
• C. 8 inches
• D. 10 inches

Answer: (B)

Fastening drywall to studs must be done with regular intervals so the sheet stays tight and won’t sag or pull away. When the framing is 24 inches apart, the standard practice is to drive screws along each stud at intervals that are about half of that spacing. In other words, you screw to the stud frequently enough to keep the drywall held firmly across its surface, which works out to spacing that’s roughly in the middle of the gap between studs. This pattern provides solid attachment without wasting time on overly dense fasteners, while still meeting once-in-a-while fastener requirements near edges and joints.

Fastening drywall to studs must be done with regular intervals so the sheet stays tight and won’t sag or pull away. When the framing is 24 inches apart, the standard practice is to drive screws along each stud at intervals that are about half of that spacing. In other words, you screw to the stud frequently enough to keep the drywall held firmly across its surface, which works out to spacing that’s roughly in the middle of the gap between studs. This pattern provides solid attachment without wasting time on overly dense fasteners, while still meeting once-in-a-while fastener requirements near edges and joints.