Can I screw ceiling plate for new partition wall directly into strapping?
I am framing a new partition wall across an existing room. The wall is parallel to the ceiling joists, and it in between them.
However, I didn’t think I need to do any blocking because there is strapping (1×2″) running perpendicular to the ceiling joists across the entire ceiling. I discovered this after tearing the drywall out of the ceiling
So what I did was simple, screw the ceiling plate for the new wall directly into the strapping.
The new wall is NON-load-bearing, so I’m assuming this was okay to do? The ceiling strapping definitely felt strong enough, but I’m not sure if it’s as strong as true blocking between the joists with studs. As a DIY-er I’m also not sure if there are particular building codes or requirements I’ve violating for fixing into the existing ceiling strapping, or if those really only pertain to load bearing walls.
Photo is attached of the ceiling prior to new wall.
Replies
Shouldn't be a problem.
R U adding joist under the floor where the new wall is ?
Best to do so or U mite see floor sag and new wall crack after a few years. -- or, inlet a couple of diagonal into the new wall.
Nah, just hang the wall and let the bottom connection "float".
Regarding the floor, I'm screwing the floor plate directly into the existing hardwood floor with screws long enough to get into the sub floor. No doubt that part is quite strong.
Regarding the floor plate, I'm screwing the floor plate directly into the existing hardwood floor with screws long enough to get into the sub floor. No doubt that part is quite strong.
You didn't get my point. If the bottom plate is not tightly attached to the floor but instead connected with a sort of sliding connection then the floor can bounce up and down without stressing the wall or causing the wall-ceiling joint to separate.
Yes, good point. What if I put some metal drywall cornering bead along the wall/ceiling joint to hopefully remove some vertical stress on the drywall? My options are limited now that the framing is already done...
Hi there,
That's not necessary. It looks like a small room and fairly new construction, so deflection shouldn't be so much as to cause cracking etc. Dividing that room into 2 does not require much/any engineering. Nail the wall together, stand it up, nail it to the floor first, then nail it to the strapping (a gap here is fine).