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Posted by terry on October 24, 2009, 9:37 am
> > On 10/23/2009 11:30 AM Dymphna spake thus:
> >> You could take 2x4's and make a frame for the drywall to be screwed
> >> into.
> True , but if you're going through all that you might as well rip down th=
e
> old ceiling and do it right...
> > Sure, but why in the world would you want to do that when furring strip=
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> > (1x2x) would be more than sufficient?
> No...As the old plaster ceiling continues to fall apart structurally
> underneath the new drywall the load could get quite heavy...Besides
> strapping will follow the sags in the old ceiling....
Comment about ripping down the old?
1) In favour of the motion: Get rid of rough surface, unevenness,
possibly sagging etc. Easier to screw/nail brand new drywall ceiling
to correctly spaced furring strips etc. It may also be possible/
advantageous to install vapour barrier and/heat or sound insulation?
2) Against the motion. Don't know what's up there over the ceiling.
Old dirt and insulation may fall through and need replacing/upgrading.
Major mess and clean up to tear down ceiling. More 'stuff' to get rid
of. More time and cost? Any existing electrical fixtures/wiring in
ceiling may need slight modification?
Th discussion about what thickness drywall to use to ensure a flat/
smooth good looking job would seem rather minor; especially if
professionals with all the right gear are going to do the work and can
recommend .
Good luck with project.
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