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Uneven ceiling joists
Blunda
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Hi All!
I am currently converting my flat to 2 bedrooms. to save on money I am doing the work myself, now I have become stuck as I have never done something like this before. I have ripped the ceiling down and erected a stud wall with no problems. The problem is that it is such an old house the ceiling joists are so uneven that when I try to screw the plasterboard to them the screw tends to end up going straight through the plasteboard as some joists are slightly higer than others. Does anyone have any advise on how to overcome this and get the ceiling up?
thanks in advance for your time.
I am currently converting my flat to 2 bedrooms. to save on money I am doing the work myself, now I have become stuck as I have never done something like this before. I have ripped the ceiling down and erected a stud wall with no problems. The problem is that it is such an old house the ceiling joists are so uneven that when I try to screw the plasterboard to them the screw tends to end up going straight through the plasteboard as some joists are slightly higer than others. Does anyone have any advise on how to overcome this and get the ceiling up?
thanks in advance for your time.
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two ways use a string line or straight edge across the joists and pack the high ones to the same level .or fasten 2x1 battens the opposite way to the joists and again pack the joists were necessaryif you think peoples advice is helpfull please take the time to clicking the thank you button it gives great satisfaction0
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