An alternative approach — and an especially good technique if both the plaster and the ceiling joists are sagging — is to screw 1-by-3 or 1-by-4 furring perpendicular to, and into, the joists.

One of the best things about a ceiling cover-up job is that you can cut holes in the ceiling without fussy repairs later. So it’s the perfect time to add or move light fixtures, install a ...

Consequently, condensation occurs at the ceiling joist, causing expansion. You can solve the problem by taking the following steps: * Make sure your attic is well-ventilated.

Now he informs me that the joists on my ceiling and his floor are rotten and that I should pay half to repair them. Is this my responsibility? Should I pay?