Progress

It's been a slow and gruelling journey watching the joint compound dry. It's like watching grass grow. Remember the gross and disgusting buildup of 25+ years of hairspray and such? I am making progress.
Observe:
The new fan

A new duct and new insulation


new sheetrock


new joint tape


no gunk!


watching the joint compound dry


3 layers and 3 days later


To be continued.....