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I am also looking into all the options. My question is.. is there really that much difference between products.. is it basically just finding the lowest price.. or are there real difference..and if there are real differences what are they (or how can you tell which product is better). After...

I am starting to lean towards keeping all the beams as they are... and maybe just put the beadboard between the rafters.. so the rafter beams will still be exposed. I do agree that putting in a ceiling at the standard height will make the space feel much smaller. I think paneling between the...

Thanks everyone for the good ideas. I am starting to lean towards keeping the ceiling open.. but redoing the roof.. with a plywood deck for added strength.. (looks like I have asphalt shingles over my wood shingles.. and the asphalt shingles are on the old side). I would then add additional...

Thanks for the feedback! I wouldn't mind adding more cross ties if it meant I could get rid of these beams. Right now there are just two.. the one you can see in the picture and one just like it on the other side.

Hello, I have a 18X20 garage that I am thinking about finishing and I have these beams that go diagonally across the entire span (making an X) right below my ceiling joists. Do I need these beams or are they left over from the original framing process (probably around 1939). If they are...