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robgraham writes:
I know this is going slightly off topic, but why, Andrew, do you see
overboarding as a bodge ? I have an L & P ceiling that is cracked,
has been for the 40 years we've been here, and I'm about to strap it
with suitable timber framing and board it. What's wrong with that?

I guess I'm just too much of an anal perfectionist.

The existing L&P ceiling seems to be a bit heavy for the joist size/span.
From memory, I think they're 3x2's and probably about 4m long.
It sags now, but not noticably when you're in the room. I would be a bit
concerned how much sag would be added.

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Andrew Gabriel
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