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DudebuD16 t1_j9otfnz wrote

For the furring strips for the drywall, any wood screw should do. Some people use drywall screws but as a drywaller, they're not meant fasten wood together like a wood screw, they're also brittle compared to a wood screw.

As for your spacing for the concrete furrs, are you using that to hang drywall as well?

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CubanInSouthFl OP t1_j9ovo0p wrote

Yes. 1 layer of 5/8 drywall

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DudebuD16 t1_j9p2bmm wrote

I'd honestly go 16" apart(I'm assuming this is for running the furring vertically? Minimum 8 feet?). 5/8 drywall isn't light and humidity can affect the wood and cause it to warp, leaving you with more problems.

The better it's fastened the better your finished product is gonna be. It seems like a lot but do it right now so you don't have to do it again later.

As for tapcon size, 3/16 is fine. For length id go with a 2 1/4" tapcon(also depends on your location as a 2" will do but for my region they don't have them). Also, get a flat head Philips or star drive, no hex heads as the hex heads will either stick out or youll have to drive them so deep that you can split the wood

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CubanInSouthFl OP t1_j9pfzof wrote

Thank you for your insight. Definitely star-drive and 2-1/4 long.

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