Drywalling a crooked post
#1
03-16-14, 08:16 PM
Drywalling a crooked post
I am writing about this bearing post in my house, picture attached. The top leans to the right a lot: 2 or 3 degrees. I suspect if I dropped a plumb line it would have a 3/4 or 1" gap at the top.I want to drywall all four sides to make a "column" and will run an arch from the top across to the left.
What's the best way to account for the lean? I am writing specifically about the face I've identified with a white square of paper in the attached photo.. A series of horizontal shims running up the post? I cannot sister anything because I need this wall to be flush with one behind it if possible.
Thanks a lot!!!
#2
03-16-14, 08:39 PM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
You have the right idea.
Plumb bob and some shims.
Make it easy on yourself and use something like plywood shims wide enough to go across the whole beam not something narrow like strips of wood.
If it happens to be a nice even taper ripping a 2 X 4 to that angle will also work.
Plumb bob and some shims.
Make it easy on yourself and use something like plywood shims wide enough to go across the whole beam not something narrow like strips of wood.
If it happens to be a nice even taper ripping a 2 X 4 to that angle will also work.
#3
03-16-14, 09:26 PM
Thanks Joe. I assume you mean that if I cut some pieces of plywood to almost fill in the widest parts of the gap, I can then insert normal cedar-type shims between the drywall and the plywood. Right?
It also occurred to me to cut the drywall and fasten it at the base of the post. Then use a level and shim and fasten it as I go upward. Ever try that?
It also occurred to me to cut the drywall and fasten it at the base of the post. Then use a level and shim and fasten it as I go upward. Ever try that?
#4
03-16-14, 09:34 PM
Banned. Rule And/Or Policy Violation
Narrow shims are going to be hard to hit with the screws and will split when screws go in.
Then when you go to install the metal outside corners your going to bow it in if you missed the shim.
Then when you go to install the metal outside corners your going to bow it in if you missed the shim.
#5
03-16-14, 09:51 PM
You can say that again! Been there and done that. Thanks to you I won't do it again. Take care.
#6
03-17-14, 04:51 AM
Go to a supply house that sells steel studs and ask for 20 or 25 gauge utility angles. It is basically a 2"x 2" angle that you can screw to the post and develop a plumb line. Screw attach where you can and attach the drywall to it. Use the mud on corner bead rather than a mechanically attached bead.
#7
03-17-14, 05:02 AM
Just for grins. Does this post terminate at the floor? If so, why can't it be tapped to plumb with a rather large hammer? It would save all this shimming, angle bracing, etc.
