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| + | [* black] The new piece of ceiling will need to be attached to rafters at both ends and to any rafters crossing the middle of the damaged area. Determine the distance to the rafters on each side by measuring ++above ++the ceiling to the center of the exposed beam. Pic 1. |
| + | [* black] Add 3/4" to that measurement and measure the same way ++below ++the ceiling. Pic 2. This ensures your cut will be made along the approximate center of the rafter. Mark the spot with pencil and repeat this process at about mid-point on the exposed rafter. |
| + | [* black] Measure from the end of the exposed rafter outward to a point where the ceiling is undamaged. Pic 3. Mark it and draw an arrow on the ceiling pointing to the middle of the exposed rafter to provide a reference point for fastening the new piece. |