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I'm currently renovating a house. I fucked up the seam at the ridge of the roof: it goes from nothing in the beginning to almost a thumb's width at the end. Thinking of solving it like pic related. Can I get some ideas on different solutions and how to go about it?

>> No.1266073

Unrelated question from not-OP, what do y'all think of the no-frame bed in that picture? I like it for its simplicity, but I feel like it looks kind of NEET crossed with special weaboo snowflake. Thoughts?

>> No.1266141

>>1266073
I think given the low ceiling, it makes sense. If it had a frame it would have to be 2ft higher and therfore be further into the centre of the room to account for the angle. Does gove an 'edgy teenager' vibe but I can see why they've chosen it that way

>> No.1266153 [DELETED] 

>>1266060
Comfy roon OP!

>> No.1266154

>>1266060
in my experience those two less than 90 degree angles are going to be harder to cut right and finish than one closer to 90 degree angle you already managed to fuck up. Especially true if its out of square. If you haven't put the mud up yet just use the setting compound and fill in the gap then lay fiber tape on top and finish over that. Saves you framing and sharp ridge looks better.

>> No.1266167

>>1266073
>Thoughts?
My thoughts are it's totally irrelevant to OP's question. You like it but at the same time question it because a NEET might sleep in it. You are probably a homosexual and you let internet memes control your mind.

>> No.1266174

>>1266060
are you me?
from the synths to the pattern on the rug this is my personality?
i bet you have a great gf

>> No.1266204

>>1266060
if you have the patience then i guess you could just pack the gap with plaster mix. get it fired in there then jam a bit of timber in longways to keep the angle and stop it falling out.

>> No.1266210
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>>1266154
I'll have another look at it tomorrow. If the thread's not archived I'll post some pics. Both walls on the outside of the house come together at a sharp angle, combined with a sloping ridge to keep the angle of the rooftop inside at a constant. It really is a bitch of a house. My first project btw.

>> No.1266362

>>1266060
If it was me and I fucked up a (probably) more simple system, I wouldn't go for fixing it like in your picture.

Have you considered putting in a faux ridgebeam in? Personally I love the look of a big wooden beam running along the ceiling, even when it isn't actually structural.

>> No.1266422

>>1266167
Who are you?

>> No.1266501

>>1266154
This. Don't change the design because you fucked up the ridge. Shim out the fucked up end so the ridge meets correctly and redo the spackle

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>>1266060
>it goes from nothing in the beginning to almost a thumb's width at the end

If "thumb's width" means a gap then that is exactly what joint tape is for. use paper tape and fold it down the middle. Read up (or watch videos) on how to properly work with paper tape so that it does not pucker or buckle. You don't have to use one piece as long as the room; you can work with manageable pieces; that's what the joint compound fixes.

And remember: nobody studies a ceiling except for the guy who made it. Use flat white ceiling paint and it will be fine. And a shot of black always helps, even on new work.