I need to remove the drywall between two joists in my garage ceiling to make more room for my garage door opener. The joists are 2 x 8's and the length of the opening is 12 feet. I'm not exactly sure of the width between the joists. Keep in mind that the garage ceiling is below the master bedroom. My questions:
1. What to use to cut the drywall even with each joist? A dremel, a saws all, or a drywall hand saw?
2. I'm going to use 2 x 4's to frame the inside of the joists, add insulation, and cover with 5/8" drywall. This should give me about 4" more room for my garage door opener. What's the best way to seal the edges of the drywall where it meets the joists?
Thanks for any help!
1. What to use to cut the drywall even with each joist? A dremel, a saws all, or a drywall hand saw?
2. I'm going to use 2 x 4's to frame the inside of the joists, add insulation, and cover with 5/8" drywall. This should give me about 4" more room for my garage door opener. What's the best way to seal the edges of the drywall where it meets the joists?
Thanks for any help!