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I skip back-blocking on most jobs now
A lot of guys say you need it to stop ceilings from drooping, but I find if the framing is right it holds up just fine. It really speeds things up on smaller projects.
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gracehernandez6mo ago
Actually, I read a study from a building science group that said back-blocking isn't always needed. They checked a bunch of houses and found ceilings stayed flat if the joists were spaced correctly. Like @gavinbaker said, good framing is key. It saves time and money on smaller jobs.
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flores.patricia6mo ago
Did my friend's ceiling dip after skipping back-blocking, @gavinbaker?
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