I would like to ask about the best way to abut drywall to an exposed i-beam. The drywall will be supported by a truss. The house is meant to have a clean, modern finish. I attached photos of the areas, with plywood demonstrating the eventual position of the drywall. Thank you.
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Tear away L bead.
https://www.trim-tex.com/products/overview/commercial-beads/tear-away-beads/tear-away-l-bead/
Calvin,
Why not the d-bead which has a larger "cushion" to rest against the i-beam.
Importantly, what about blocking? Will the drywall move against the i-beam due to truss lift? I cannot easily attach the drywall to the i-beam, as in usual interior partition walls with trusses, as the screws would be visible.
I appreciate your response and suggestions.
Well. I’ll have to admit to no knowledge of what you call D-bead.
If what you mean is J-bead or Shadowline J, then that’s up to you.
The plastic J will show, L-bead is what I prefer for a clean straight and almost not visible end to Sheetrock. It looks like you have a place to fasten the Sheetrock within maybe 6” of the steel. If your ceiling framing moves up…….you’ll still have that finished straight line using L that you’d have with J, but you won’t see the wrap around plastic on the surface.
But hey, to each his own. I’d opt for the L, used it many times both commercial and residential. Tear away L. Gives you a clean taping line and when you’re done muddying, you “tear away” that narrow tab and wall-law, a nice strait finished edge.