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Post by campingnana on Aug 28, 2020 18:13:15 GMT -5
 Panel separated at baton strip as a result of a fallen tree limb hitting roof antenna. How do you join the separated ceiling panels, since they don't want to move? Attachments:
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Post by lynnmor on Aug 28, 2020 19:44:07 GMT -5
Try removing the light fixture in the bowed down panel and then reach in to bow it down in a way that makes it pull back from the strip. Getting the panel to push back over the wall can be difficult, if the ceiling is still drooping after all your efforts, you can add rosettes to hold it up.
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Post by campingnana on Aug 29, 2020 15:15:34 GMT -5
Thanks for your ideas. What are "rosettes", and where would you place them?
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Post by lynnmor on Aug 29, 2020 15:58:28 GMT -5
Thanks for your ideas. What are "rosettes", and where would you place them? One of many places to buy them. Home DepotYou would screw them into the ceiling joists. By carefully measuring from the edge of a panel you can locate the joists that usually are 16" from the edge. Check a few thru an opening to be sure. |
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Post by gwinger on Oct 31, 2021 15:02:07 GMT -5
Thanks for your ideas. What are "rosettes", and where would you place them? One of many places to buy them. Home DepotYou would screw them into the ceiling joists. By carefully measuring from the edge of a panel you can locate the joists that usually are 16" from the edge. Check a few thru an opening to be sure. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. Don't count that they are on exact 16 inch centers. Then a small nail to verify the location. |
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Post by lynnmor on Oct 31, 2021 19:07:31 GMT -5
One of many places to buy them. Home DepotYou would screw them into the ceiling joists. By carefully measuring from the edge of a panel you can locate the joists that usually are 16" from the edge. Check a few thru an opening to be sure. You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. Don't count that they are on exact 16 inch centers. Then a small nail to verify the location. You might find aluminum or wood ceiling joists, mine had four wood and the rest aluminum. All were exactly 16" apart. The stud finder may have a problem finding aluminum. Anyway, this thread is rather old. |
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Post by gwinger on Oct 31, 2021 20:03:36 GMT -5
You can use a stud finder to locate the joists. Don't count that they are on exact 16 inch centers. Then a small nail to verify the location. You might find aluminum or wood ceiling joists, mine had four wood and the rest aluminum. All were exactly 16" apart. The stud finder may have a problem finding aluminum. Anyway, this thread is rather old. I realize it's an older thread. The OP never came back and mentioned he got it fixed. Most of the newer stud finders will find aluminum and steel studs. Some even find hidden nails.
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