If the ceiling sags, usually all of the joists must be corrected. The best way is to remove the ceiling covering, and then sister a new joist glued and screwed next to each of the old joists. Set the new joists all level at the bottom with the deepest sag by making a cutout at each end.
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Nov 11, 2018 · Nail the strongback to the joist that are flat and add a 2x4 block to tie the vertical 2x6 to the ceiling joist. Then use a jack raise the ...
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Posted: Apr 23, 2022
Posted: Apr 23, 2022
Nov 16, 2020 · IMHO, get some jack posts with screw threads and then place them under the low point of the sagging joists, after you have turned them up until ...
Oct 17, 2003 · You could try doubling the joists. You could also try sistering another material to them. Screwing light gauge metal studs to their side has ...
Mar 7, 2020 · Hi there, I'm fighting between a couple of ideas to fix a sagging ceiling above a room that is roughly 13'x17'. The existing joists are 2x4 ...
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Posted: Jul 29, 2020
Posted: Jul 29, 2020
Apr 26, 2017 · Overlooking the situation. You could do next. Sister the joists with a 2x6 (6 in the vertical plane) and screw them together every 12 inches.
Mar 6, 2023 · Some bravery is needed to cut the joists, but you can then jack them back up to level. Or just take it down and do the same...shorten the span, ...
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Posted: May 18, 2023
Posted: May 18, 2023
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