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    Dec 15, 2006, 09:59 AM
    Old Plaster walls
    Ok, just want to check if it is kosher to put a wall frame over top of an old plaster wall, and then drywalling over that. This would negate any removal of the plaster and lath, saving a lot of work! Also leaves it open to move wiring around, which wouldn't be possible if I just drywalled right over the plaster without putting a frame on first. Obviously this would decrease the square footage of the room, but only minimally (2x2 studs on 3 walls and 2x4 on the others). Could this be done? Or is this just a feeble attempt at reducing demo time? Thanks for any help! :D
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    Dec 15, 2006, 11:03 AM
    What you suggest is just fine. I've done it at several locations myself.
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    Dec 15, 2006, 01:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by RickJ
    What you suggest is just fine. I've done it at several locations myself.
    OK, sweet, now is this something that requires permits I know its different from city to city, but is this something that needs an inspector to look at? Or could one consider it "shelving" or "maintaining" the walls?
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    Dec 15, 2006, 08:13 PM
    Generally, homeowners are not required to pull permits for work like that on their own home.
    If it were me I wouldn't even ask them.
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    Dec 16, 2006, 11:08 AM
    Super duper, thanks
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    Dec 16, 2006, 11:22 AM
    You're welcome! Let us know how it went.

    Happy Holidays!
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