Weathered barn roof as garage ceiling

[Jeepwheel]

Hey once again! (Hitting this forum hard)

I have always liked the aged look over the shiny new metal. I primarily work with reused materials and older vehicles. Ie here's some projects I have going on right now.



Now for the question.
I got a chance to pick up some used barn roof that is weathered and just looks really cool. I'm wondering if anyone has already install some like this in a garage ceiling and did it darken it to much to work in? I personally think it would look cool but I also don't want it to be too dingy in the space either.
Below is a picture of what I'm about to pick up.

If you have already done something like this in your garage please share pictures!

 

[finn]

I like the well used and recycled look, but in this case, a good cleaning with soap and water and a soft or medium bristle brush may be in order before installing it on your ceiling.

 

[Jeepwheel]

I like the well used and recycled look, but in this case, a good cleaning with soap and water and a soft or medium bristle brush may be in order before installing it on your ceiling.

Your definitely right on that one.

 

[Stevee]

Could we get a little more info on your torchiere???

 

[Stuart in MN]

You Starcraft RV is pretty cool.

 

[SteveCh]

I have a stack of that material I've been using here and there for a decade. Mine was originally covering the walls of a chicken coop. The over lap from one panel to the next is quite small and for a roofing material probably would need to be caulked. It would be pretty easy for wind-driven rain to get in at the seams.

I have used it for such projects as a well-pump house, the walls portion. It works great for that. The only "attachment points" on mine are a couple holes pre-drilled at each end. Since mine are used for vertical application, I just used screws along the studs to secure the panels. On a roof, you'ld obviously want some neoprene-washer screws. But it is not gonna deteriorate or wear out once installed. Good stuff to the right application. And easy to cut to length with snips.

 

[finn]

I have a stack of that material I've been using here and there for a decade. Mine was originally covering the walls of a chicken coop. The over lap from one panel to the next is quite small and for a roofing material probably would need to be caulked. It would be pretty easy for wind-driven rain to get in at the seams.

I have used it for such projects as a well-pump house, the walls portion. It works great for that. The only "attachment points" on mine are a couple holes pre-drilled at each end. Since mine are used for vertical application, I just used screws along the studs to secure the panels. On a roof, you'ld obviously want some neoprene-washer screws. But it is not gonna deteriorate or wear out once installed. Good stuff to the right application. And easy to cut to length with snips.

Doesn’t sound like he’s using it for the roof to weatherproof the building, but rather to finish off the ceiling in the enclosed space, under the rafters (not over the rafters).

 

[Jeepwheel]

Could we get a little more info on your torchiere???

Sure thing,

it Runs on Pellet wood. you pour it into the back tube. it rest on a SS Grate at the bottom thats where the burn chamber is...

the glass is replacement glass for those LP patio heaters. (you can find them on Amazon)
Glass Tube.

the whole thing took me a weekend to make. once going it will spit flames out the top! and will run for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs with one fill.
it burns clean enough that it barely makes ash..

its not going to keep you warm but it sure looks cool!

 

[Jeepwheel]

Doesn’t sound like he’s using it for the roof to weatherproof the building, but rather to finish off the ceiling in the enclosed space, under the rafters (not over the rafters).

Your right for now I just want to but it on my ceiling inside the garage as a weather finished. I kinda want it to feel like my grandfather old garage or tinker shed. Place some old street signs on the wall some old barn wood trim.
All inside a weather tight insulated space.

 

[finn]

Your right for now I just want to but it on my ceiling inside the garage as a weather finished. I kinda want it to feel like my grandfather old garage or tinker shed. Place some old street signs on the wall some old barn wood trim.
All inside a weather tight insulated space.

I like that look, to a point.

Look at “This Old Hot Rod” on YouTube. He didn’t get to the ceiling yet, but in a clip from earlier this week, he spends some time showing the status of the inside of his shop.

“Iron Trap Garage” is another. Both are working hobby shops, although Matt from Iron Trap recently went full time, and even has a couple of employees now.

 

[PoorUB]

So pretty much a rocket stove with an added glass tube.

 

[Jeepwheel]

I like that look, to a point.

Look at “This Old Hot Rod” on YouTube. He didn’t get to the ceiling yet, but in a clip from earlier this week, he spends some time showing the status of the inside of his shop.

“Iron Trap Garage” is another. Both are working hobby shops, although Matt from Iron Trap recently went full time, and even has a couple of employees now.

Yeah this old hot rod nailed what I want. however I'm currently working out of my 2 1/2 car garage with 9' ceiling. My fear is that I won't be able to make it bright enough since I don't have the head space.

 

[Jeepwheel]

I like that look, to a point.

Look at “This Old Hot Rod” on YouTube. He didn’t get to the ceiling yet, but in a clip from earlier this week, he spends some time showing the status of the inside of his shop.

“Iron Trap Garage” is another. Both are working hobby shops, although Matt from Iron Trap recently went full time, and even has a couple of employees now.

Yeah this old hot rod nailed what I want. however I'm currently working out of my 2 1/2 car garage with 9' ceiling. My fear is that I won't be able to make it bright enough since I don't have the head space.

 

[Michael B.]

I’m planning to finish my shop ceiling in this manner as well. It looks like you’re a little further down the road than I am. I will be watching your thread.

 

[captain14]

You should check out Buick Farmers build thread. He just did some cleaning on old metal and showed his method. It’s toward the end of the thread at this time.

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[Jeepwheel]

You Starcraft RV is pretty cool.

Thanks it's a 72 starcraft starcruriser
Dodge 413
747 Trans
It's my hot rod.

 

[Jeepwheel]

You should check out Buick Farmers build thread. He just did some cleaning on old metal and showed his method. It’s toward the end of the thread at this time.

Buick Sales and Service Garage 1936

Buick Sales and Service Garage FINALLY getting time to share my new build with the great folks here on GJ. I retired last March from construction project management with the county public works engineering and have spent most of the last year trying to wittle down the honeydew list and...

www.garagejournal.com

Wow! I'd love to walk around that place! Thank you for sharing.

 

[Nosferatu]

If your walls are white, I would think you'd still be fine with that on the ceiling.

You could always supplement with talk lights in areas you need extra light.

 

[mitusa]

Clean it up some and hang it up.....if you think it's not bright enough, a little white paint won't cost much.

 

[Beau Nugget]

My thoughts would be it would work fine, but the higher the ceiling is the better. I think if it’s too low it will cause the space to seem small and dark.

 

[Furylee]

My shop had pretty much a flat roof. I was always fighting leaks, so a couple of years ago I had trusses installed. My grandson and I took all the tin off (gold color). I cleaned the reverse side, and put it up on the ceiling with the white side down.

 

[MushCreek]

I did the ceiling of the great room in my barn with old roofing tin. I got about 800 square feet of it for $100. It's neither dark or light; call it 'neutral'. A couple things- unless it's like new, it takes some work to flatten out and line up perfectly. Mine looks a lot better than it actually is because the ceiling height is 22'. If it's going to be a conditioned space, use a vapor barrier behind it, because it doesn't seal well to air movement. I used the outside of the tin facing the room, because the inside was a mess.

 

[Jeepwheel]

I did the ceiling of the great room in my barn with old roofing tin. I got about 800 square feet of it for $100. It's neither dark or light; call it 'neutral'. A couple things- unless it's like new, it takes some work to flatten out and line up perfectly. Mine looks a lot better than it actually is because the ceiling height is 22'. If it's going to be a conditioned space, use a vapor barrier behind it, because it doesn't seal well to air movement. I used the outside of the tin facing the room, because the inside was a mess.

That looks like the Same color and type minus some rust spots I'm getting. I met up with the guy yesterday and will have it in my driveway this weekend. I paid 200 for roughly 1650sqft.

 

[MushCreek]

That's a great deal. Lots of people think the stuff is gold.

 

[Jeepwheel]

That's a great deal. Lots of people think the stuff is gold.

Yeah I was recommended a local building supplier. He wanted 7.50 a LFt!
I said excuse me.... he repeated and I told him I'm sorry for wasting his time. That is out of my range. To which he replied its only .50 more than new! I Politely said I'm going to keep looking around maybe I can find some used drywall that's more in my range. Lol

 

[Klammer]

I like the look. If you're not happy with how bright things are you could add some lights. A few LED strips go a long way. They might not be the look you're going for but with your fab skills you could probably build something for the ends to make them look a bit more interesting.

Here's mine with 11' ceilings and plenty of light, though you can see it is a little dark upstairs in the office. There are no lights above the closet and restroom doors and it is pretty dark up there. I got the panels I used from the neighbor's shed that had partially collapsed from the snow load a few years ago. I think I paid $350 for it plus I had to remove if from the remaining structure so you got a really good deal.

 

[Juiced06GTO]

Off topic, but I just checked out "This Old Hot Rod" and see he is also from Mass. Pretty cool!