drywall over plaster/lath ?
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01-07-12, 07:33 AM
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drywall over plaster/lath ?
are there any problems doing this ? mostly for a ceiling .
the place i am looking at has 9' ceilings, so a loss of a few inches means nothing. vs taking the ceiling down and then sheetrocking it.
the place i am looking at has 9' ceilings, so a loss of a few inches means nothing. vs taking the ceiling down and then sheetrocking it.
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01-07-12, 08:27 AM
I am certain that this has been done many many times. Just find the existing ceiling joists, mark them, and screw into them only, whether 16" or 24" OC. There should be no issue around added weight I think also as in those older homes 2X really was
2X. It would make sense to use a coarse thread 2" screw to help ensure that the board is pulled tight to the plaster. For added support if you also did the walls, any outer edge areas if there was no 'structural meat' to screw into would still have good support from the vertical boards.
2X. It would make sense to use a coarse thread 2" screw to help ensure that the board is pulled tight to the plaster. For added support if you also did the walls, any outer edge areas if there was no 'structural meat' to screw into would still have good support from the vertical boards.
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i googled this topic. a thread said to use ferring strips and then the drywall. but didn't mention anything about any vapor barrier.
what do you think ?
as far as the walls go. yes, i would have to do the walls. if the insulation inside the walls is anything like the insulation in the attic = ABSOLUTELY. but this is another thread.
what do you think ?
as far as the walls go. yes, i would have to do the walls. if the insulation inside the walls is anything like the insulation in the attic = ABSOLUTELY. but this is another thread.
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01-08-12, 06:48 PM
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I really don't see why furring strips are needed. Just make sure to screw into framing and you should be fine.
We ran into this (furring strips) on a job when the customer wanted can lights in their kitchen. Turned into a 2 day job that should have only taken one.
We ran into this (furring strips) on a job when the customer wanted can lights in their kitchen. Turned into a 2 day job that should have only taken one.
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"I really don't see why furring strips are needed. Just make sure to screw into framing and you should be fine."
they said it was easier to attach the furring strips to the rafters. and then the drywall to the strips.
if i can use some foam board to insulate inbetween. i would way rather do it this way. as the attic insulation need all the help it can get (this is another thread)
they said it was easier to attach the furring strips to the rafters. and then the drywall to the strips.
if i can use some foam board to insulate inbetween. i would way rather do it this way. as the attic insulation need all the help it can get (this is another thread)
