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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - replacing air vents but sheetrock is crumbling.
Posted: 4/23/2014 5:36:58 AM EDT
i've had a few air vents fall out over the past few months and, when trying to re-install them, i find the sheetrock near the fastening sites is crumbling.  I've not been able to get a dry-wall anchor in and (for some vents) there isn't a stud handy to drill in to.

any suggestions?

Link Posted: 4/23/2014 6:29:21 AM EDT
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I've had to retrofit a few of mine with similar issues.

I take a small piece of 1x and cut it the width of the opening.  Pull back the duct and slip the 1x above the sheetrock.  Screw through the duct into the 1x to hold it into place.  This will allow you to screw the vent cover into the 1x and hold it in place.

Link Posted: 4/23/2014 9:36:17 AM EDT
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good idea.  thank you.

Link Posted: 4/25/2014 12:37:12 PM EDT
[#3]
The vents attach to the end of the duct.

Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - replacing air vents but sheetrock is crumbling.
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