can i leave the ceiling as is. i would prefer to have open to peak. do i need to brace outer walls with any lumber across the interior
2006-12-01 23:37:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Not enough info to be able to help you out.
* Is 16'x16' the plan dimensions? What is the span of the rafters?
* Walls are 2x6 on 16" centers but what is the "unbraced stud height"? What's the height of the framing plate? Without ceiling joists or wall bracing, how will you keep the rafters from kicking out the walls?
* 2x12 rafters at what centers? 16"?
* are you heating the space? How did you intend to insulate the roof or ceiling?
* what do the approved permit plans say for ceiling joists, wall bracing, insulation...? how hard is it to get changes approved with your inspector / Building Dept?
* how will you do your roof insulation without filling between rafters with fiberglas batts (then it looks ugly)?
I know that stage of construction well. I know how nice that looks and wished I could leave it exposed 100,000 times BUT I suspect you may be wishing for something you can't have... at least not practically or economically.
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2006-12-02 00:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by James H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really can't answer with this litle bit of info. Keep in mind that the weight of the roof load tends to spread the rafters bottoms. but you certianly can build srong enough to leave it open. (didn't you need an inspection?)
2006-12-02 00:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is too open-ended a question to answer. Is there a roof on it yet,are there walls up yet,or just stick framed?Are you in snow country?
Use complete sentences (not chat room short-hand),and ask a complete question.
2006-12-01 23:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by NiceIrishGuy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son-in-law and daughter have a house like this. It's a three story, called a "captains tower" I think, beautiful, yes but, check with building codes at the courthouse, They have inspectors with burrs under their saddles and get upset if you don't get their blessings on every nail put in.
2006-12-01 23:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can leave it open
2006-12-01 23:48:58 · answer #5 · answered by workingwes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋