Leveling an old ceiling

jduhoski40

I am in the process of putting drywall on a ceiling. The ceiling joists slope 3/4 of an inch from one side of the room to the other. I read an article that showed how to use 4" steel studs sistered to the existing joists. It stated that the steel studs could be leveled when being installed. So my question is what gauge of steel stud should I use to hang 1/2" drywall?

AtlanticWBConst.

18 to 20 gauge should work fine.

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jduhoski40

Thanks for the reply! Have you ever done anything like this? I planned on doing the same thing they did in this article http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuild...ges/h00121.asp

Would this be the way to go? I just want to make sure it is done right the first time.

AtlanticWBConst.

Done it many times using steel and at other times using wood.
If you use steel, attach steel 'high-hat' over the steel studs (16" O.C.) It is the equivalent of wood strapping for steel. Steel studs will twist as you try to attach sheetrock to them. With the steel high-hat strapping, you will have a solid surface to attach your S/R to. It will also eliminate any flexing that can happen with steel, by locking the whole new frame structure together.
The key is to check and double check your measurements and level as you go. One stud off level can cause every one installed after it to be off, then you have to take it all down and start over again....

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Brik

If its flat, and a gradual slope, all joists sloping the same. Why bother? No one would ever be able to tell. Flat is key, level is not too important.