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LOL take your point, but we are in a recession and money is tight!!

Yeh sorry thats what i meant, if the joists were bowed i'd use the ackro prop to push them up and tie them off in the loft. What do you thik good idea??

thanks for the comments, something to definitely to think about. i like the wood frame idea. A guy at work was saying today, to use a ackro prop and a plank to push the joist up and then secure it in the loft. Then just slap some boards on, what do you think? Thanks,

yes thats what i was hoping to do but wasn't quite sure on how to do it. Would appreciate a idiots guide if you have the time. Thanks.

Yeh i know what your saying and i suppose thats the best way, but i have just had the front re-roofed and just the thought of the mess and dust every where!! thats why iam trying to explore any other alternative. i appreciate the comments. Thanks

I'm in no rush to sell, i just want the ceiling to be straight so i can plaster board over it.

Thanks for the replys. Its lathe & plaster not plaster board. have had no water damage so i just assumed it was through the actual age of the house. Thanks

Hi, My ceiling in my bedroom in sagging in the middle. It is a very old house with original plaster on i assume. I was told i could cross baton the ceiling across the beams, But what i was wondering is what size baton would i use, I.e 3x2?? and how do i secure them to the beans, do i drill...