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Generally, you cannot fix just one. 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.
Oct 14, 2022
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There's no requirement to use adhesive as long as you use an adequate amount of screws. I'd recommend fixing off every 50cm along the joists.
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