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Drywall doesn't meet ceiling?
I spent a large part of last weekend stripping wallpaper and removing
crown molding and chair rail from my dining room. I was surprised to find that the top of the drywall is about an inch and a half short of meeting the ceiling in that room. From a redecorating perspective, it's not that big a deal since we'll be installing pressed tin ceilings with a cornice, so the gap will be covered again, but I've never seen this before. The ceiling gives a little when I push up on the edges, but seems sturdy in the middle; the whole ceiling doesn't push up. Is this common? Is it a sign of poor construction? Is it something I should rectify? Does anyone know if there's any kind of insulation value lost from having it this way? TIA for any opinions/information! -- Jennifer |
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Drywall doesn't meet ceiling?
"Jennifer" wrote in message om... I spent a large part of last weekend stripping wallpaper and removing crown molding and chair rail from my dining room. I was surprised to find that the top of the drywall is about an inch and a half short of meeting the ceiling in that room. From a redecorating perspective, it's not that big a deal since we'll be installing pressed tin ceilings with a cornice, so the gap will be covered again, but I've never seen this before. The ceiling gives a little when I push up on the edges, but seems sturdy in the middle; the whole ceiling doesn't push up. Is this common? Is it a sign of poor construction? Is it something I should rectify? Does anyone know if there's any kind of insulation value lost from having it this way? TIA for any opinions/information! -- Jennifer It was quite common in homes that were just an inch taller than standard 8-12 foot ceilings. I remember doing a home with the gap on the bottom. Home owner was torqued but it was allowed by the local authorities at the time. I would cut thin strips of drywall and install them. At least fire tape them for a good seal. Check the insulation before installation of the drywall. If there is none, you might consider sprayed foam in the walls. I had my block home done in Tempe 3 years ago. What a difference it made. Exterior walls only, including the garage, 1925 square feet, just under a grand. |
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Drywall doesn't meet ceiling?
Maybe the ceiling LIFTED? Do you have roof trusses?
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