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Drywall Screw spacing?

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Does anyone know what the spacing for screws in drywall is? 5/8 rock on ceiling, 24″ spacing on joist. 1/2 rock on walls, 16″ spacing. Does the code vary by location? I live in western Washington State.

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  1. Jim_Tredeau | | #1

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    See Attachement.

    1. Al_Wilder | | #2

      *Thanks Jim, that's exactly what I needed!

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