Building Details

Sheetrock Edge

Any time we know that sheetrock is going to be used, we try to apply what we call a "sheetrock edge" to any edge of the timber that meets a wall. This is very common on timbers against panel walls. The main reason for doing this is that when the sheetrock is installed, it will simply slip behind the timbers about 1/2". This eliminates the need to tape against the timbers.

This sheetrock edge is used in substitution to the furring method that some use. That method involves a 1/2" spacer being applied to the outside of the timbers. It works but it does have a few draw backs...

1. It takes more time and money to apply the furring strips than it does for us to apply the sheetrock edge.
2. The SIPS' rating for resisting lateral loads is based on the SIPS being in full contact with the timbers
3. Simplest of all...it's just one more step to worry about in the building process.

You can finish the edge of the sheetrock any way that you want. However in the last picture you can see what just some simple quarter round moulding will accomplish. Something to keep in mind is, "Don't compete with the frame, compliment the frame."