Recent content by Lrayvick

What is "strap" the 24" o.c. rafters? My situation is essentially a 15 foot wide 10 foot span 2x4 shed roof. I may add a few rafters and some gussets and use lightweight drywall. Although I dont see how the foam could light easily from the foil side and there will be no electrical in the...

Would that be an issue if the foil side was the exposed side? My big problem is what to put on the ceiling; not sure the 2x4's would handle even light weight drywall. I was even considering luan or stretched canvas as a ceiling cover.

Can I use R-tech 1/2" thick rigid foam insulation boards as a ceiling? I have read two posts on here about using foam board on ceilings. Here is my situation. Conversion of a 60 year old 600 sqft barn to a cabin. The part of the roof/ceiling I am concerned with is a section of 10 foot span...

Retired, with a degree in Civil Engineering and some building experience. Converting a 65 year old 600 sqft single story "barn" into a cabin. After much infilling of exterior openings with 2x4 stud walls, exterior paneling and doors then making the roof water tight I am now reinforcing the...