You can either attach shiplap directly to the ceiling drywall or attach it to furring strips. Use a stud finder to find your joists, and then snap a chalk line or mark them with a pencil.

In addition to expert drywall and ceiling repair, The Patch Boys offers plaster repair, drywall installation, popcorn ceiling removal and texture matching services.

Finally, wood furring strips are attached to the foam board, providing a 3/4-inch air space between the cladding and exterior lap siding, protecting the structure from outside moisture.

A spring cleanup day for McNamara Park was scheduled for May 3. McNamara’s Old Township Hall has completed drywall, ceiling, doors, paint, ductwork, etc. Next will be electricity, sidewalks and ramps.