Building 30X50 with 10' at truss rafters building and want to make part of it 20X30 insulated living quarters. Want to coffer a portion of the ceiling to reduce height and cubic footage to be heated and cooled.
Steve, feel free to pitch in here.
Do I use 2X4 for hangars, plus for the smaller coffer framing, or can I use 2X2 or firring strips? Would be drywalled then mudded and stomped for texture.
Advice? any websites out there with instructions?
2007-12-02 04:48:44 · 2 answers · asked by ozarks bum 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Not knowing "which Steve" you're looking for; I found a general link with a lot of info beyond just sales ads.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-msgr&p=Coffer%20Ceilings
I'll assume you will already be able to access and still use any space above?
I'd go with 2 x 4 at least; if for no other reason than to reduce possible sag; or allowing enough lumber to substantially hold up drywall.
Steven Wolf
Great idea in any case. I wish you success.
2007-12-02 05:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I want to tell you a story about a fool.
He was custom building a Tudor house that is 25x100 feet, and has a 90 degree apex at the gable.
When I toured his construction site, I saw that the attic floor(second floor ceiling)was made of 2x4's and I told him to change his plan to include 2x6's for the future attic.
Long story short: his X-wife cannot use her 15,000 square foot 3rd floor for anything other than utilities.
A word to the wise?
2007-12-02 13:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by CousinJim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋