Recent content by Dodgeman

Rebelranger, my dad's first shop ceiling was wood with vinyl siding. His current shop has the corrugated metal like Brent's. I could not tell any noticeable sound difference in the 2 ceilings when our drag car was cranked and running.

CombatNinja, yes the 2x10 are the base lumber of the engineered trusses spanning the length of the shop. The way the support posts and lvl are positioned, the 44ft length truss is supported every 14ft. Beginning with the 2x6 stud wall where truss sits, 14ft span till it lands on the first lvl...

Thanks to those who have given their insight. Mike93lx, I get it, it was engineered trusses rated for load, your right. My thoughts were a possible pool table and 15 of my kids friends up there, and something terrible happening. Maybe it would have held up. Hindsight, I should have told...

Alright, my shop is 44ft wide by 46ft deep. I ordered engineered wood storage trusses built to allow an upstairs room of 16ft wide and 46ft deep. The trusses are on 2ft centers. Event hough the trusses were built to carry the deadload without needing supports. I glued and screwed (2) 3/4inch...

I'm planning to hang corrugated metal on my ceiling and been shopping around for drywall lift deals. I plan to go with Harbor Freight's. I think $209, then using their 20% or 25% off coupon, making it about $160ish plus tax. But I think it's max height is 11'6". You'd need an extension kit...

I'm new and this may have already been discussed numerous times, but I'm looking to cover the interior of my shop. The shop is 46'x44'x10', built with 2x6s and on 2ft centers with R19. I'm a little concerned of the thinner materials waving and rather not double layer for stability. Is...