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   Ron_Rosa | May 29, 2001 12:47pm | #1

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   It is actually an easier job to place them in from above. How big is the room? What type of sub will you be removing?

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   A._Mughal | May 30, 2001 01:28am | #2

   *really small room-- 11-13 or so, the old subfloor is plywood nailed into the joist, so relatively pain free, since the sheets are a bit loose. What type of reinforcing are you speaking of?

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   Gabe_Martel | May 30, 2001 01:36am | #3

   *Ron has a good point. It's normally much easier from above.You could double up on the existing joists or even sister larger joists to the existing.If your plastered ceiling is weak however, you may want to consider replacing with dry wall over strapping. Last thing you need is to hear the ceiling crashing as your nailing above.Gabe

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   A._Mughal | May 30, 2001 01:44am | #4

   *good thought, gabe-- I only use screws for repairs in the antique plaster zone; the nailers only get plugged in for trim work.a

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   A._Mughal | May 30, 2001 01:44am | #5

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   Here's a possibility I have been mulling about, and thought the board may have a good line of suggestions on:

   I have a floor to install over a room with a weak plaster ceiling. Since I have potential access to the joists by lifting up the subfloor, can I reinforce the floor/ceiling to add strength, and if so-- what is the best method of doing so??

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