Recent content by jumbee

I don't plan on skim coating plaster just tape and mud. I just want to be sure that it won't sag...

ok...so this is my plan...R19 batts between the 2x8 ceiling joists, 10mil vapor barrier then 1/2" rock...on the topside of the ceiling not being used for storage I'll run some more R19 perpendicular to the joists to increase the toastiness...I have attached a pic of the ceiling...any more ideas...

so that would not be an issue...what about the weight on the trusses...

I "upgraded" from CMan ratchets to Gearwrench...the difference is like night and day

Thanks for the info Junkman. I also was wondering if OSB could be used instead of the sheetrock.

Junkman...yes you are correct, the ceiling joists are 2x7 1/2" and they are 24" on center. However I don't quite understand the furring strip part. Should the furring strip go parrallel or perpendicular to the joists? And how will this create a 1" dead air space? Also can 1/2" sheetrock be...

Hi...newbie here...purchased a house in central PA that has a detached garage...walls and roof are metal, 50'x30'and 10' high, the inside has 2x4 studs on 24" center and 2x7's for the ceiling. Between the wood frame and metal is some sort of foil bubble type of sheathing and the floor is...