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Mooncat
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 Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject: Saggy plasterboard |
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How do you stop plasterboard sagging between joists when using pink skim? Two of my ceilings show this (done by pro plasterers), it's not too bad except if you use a low-profile light fitting.
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misterk
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Was the correct thickness plasterboard used?
12mm is best on ceilings to prevent sagging. |
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Mooncat
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I suspect that both ceilings are 9.5mm. I've come to realise that the thicker sheets are worth the small extra money.
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ultimatehandyman
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I don't think there is anything you can do apart from overboard them with 12mm or rip it down and start again, or you could have it artexed- some patterns might hide it a little.
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: |
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if you have easy access from above, could you fit noggins at various places between the joints and then screw into those from below to give the extra support?
Not sure if that would end up being more work then is worth it?
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Mooncat
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| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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I've decided to take the old plasterboard down (3 sheets) and put on some 12mm stuff. After laying out so much on the bathroom, it seems a shame to spoil it with a patched up repair in a few places. Some of the joists need adjusting anyway, been there nearly 50 years. Is there any real point in fixing polythene sheet first, then poking loads of holes in it with screws.
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fin
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u need a vapour barrier in the bathroom really these days for building regs iirc. (sure they made us put one up last time though seems daft when it gets holes pocked in it i agree)
weve never had problems with sagging 9.5mm base boards before either. have you got large centres for the joists or something? |
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nearnwales
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| Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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| sounds like they plaster boarded it with the joists and not againts them |
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Mooncat
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Just got back home from the Midlands. The ceiling joists aren't as fair as they could be, makes the ceiling look saggy. Will get on with it this week, when Mrs M allows me the time.
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