cutting ceiling joists to be flush with roof rafters?

Question

I just finished installing my roof rafters for my new garage. The ends of the ceiling joists are a little higher than the rafters. I want to cut this excess off. What is the best way? circular saw or sawzall or is there a better way? Thanks


pb4sc

Answer 1

Wow this is a little backwards. In normal practice these are cut prior to hanging the joists. I guess experience brings the benefit of foresight. Use a sawzall, and there is no need to be real neat about it. The cut will not significantly affect the load bearing capability of the joists.

Answer 2

if its alot of joist u will need 4 or 5 blades to sawzaw! if on 2 ft centers i would walk the wall and use a skill saw......ur call.....is it alot of joist to cut? more info would help

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 3

sure you can toe nail but to save your self some time chalk a line and zig-zag the boards, this way you can hammer the nails straight into the blocks from both sides of the rafters, i would use 12s or 16s [ i believe a 12d is the min. to be up to code]

Answer 4

I use a chain saw its alot faster and easier