Truss uplift
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Truss uplift or truss lift is the shrinking of the wood in wooden
wood-frame construction where non-load bearing walls meet ceilings, as the truss lifting it pulls the ceiling drywall up. This in turn pulls the angle tape out of the corner and can damage the spray texture. One solution is to not fasten the ceiling drywall within two feet of a non-load bearing wall
, and rather use the drywall on the wall as support. This technique will allow the ceiling board to bow down and stay tight to the angle over time as the truss lifts.
References
- ^ "Truss Uplift: Expectations vs. Reality Ontario Home Builders". buildersontario.com. 2016-03-16. Retrieved 2025-06-13.
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