Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How Do You Fix Sagging Drywall Ceilings?

0
Posted

How Do You Fix Sagging Drywall Ceilings?

0

Before you attempt to fix sagging drywall ceilings, you need to find out why they are sagging. Very often it’s a moisture problem, and high humidity in your attic, or a roof leak, is softening the sheets of drywall. Fixing your ceilings without taking care of whatever is causing them to sag in the first place will be a waste of your valuable time. Once the cause is addressed, you can usually straighten out the ceilings, as long as there’s no extensive damage to the drywall. Step 1 Brace the sagging drywall with lumber to hold it up and in place while you reattach it, if you don’t have a partner to push the drywall up against the ceiling joists. Use an 8-foot piece of lumber (assuming you have a standard 8-foot tall ceiling) firmly wedged between the floor and ceiling. Step 2 Pound in protruding drywall nails or screws with a hammer. Try not to break through the paper covering the sheet of drywall. Step 3 Screw the drywall into the ceiling joists with 1 1/4 inch drywall screws, about 8

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.