A few questions about a metal ceiling

[93calypsohatch]

Redoing my attached garage. Roughly 24x29. Think i want to install a white metal ceiling and was considering the same panels from menards I used on my barn roof (Any other white metal ceiling material suggestions?)

Ok so i figured it would be a pain to hang 29' long pieces of metal so planned on putting a seem down the middle. How much should I overlap the panels at this seam in the middle? Can order the sheets to any length just not sure how much I should do

Secondly whats the best way to make a attic access panel? Wont be using the attic but need acces for blown in insulation and any possible future repairs or wiring additions

Thanks for any help

 

[TonkaJoe]

Here's mine, it should give you a good idea of what you'd need to do... Your overlap may not be as much as mine depending on your sheet size, although these were plenty to handle up on a ladder!. Turned out great and really brightens things up with the T-8 lighting. Simply trimmed out the attic access like you would around a window or door, then sanded and painted the actual access panel to match the steel. Saved a ton of time and a little money in dong so.

 

[finn]

I roundedto the next length that Menards sells, i.e 12' panels gave me 3" of overlap.

It's not a critical dimension, as long as there isn't a gap.

I didn't want to order a custom length and make 2 two hundred mile round trips, nor did I want to make a bunch of unnecessary cuts, hence the 3" overlap.

 

[ABADWILLYS]

Secondly whats the best way to make a attic access panel? Wont be using the attic but need acces for blown in insulation and any possible future repairs or wiring additions

i have two attic access's on either end of my 40x60, that are 4' by 4' i framed out some 2x4's between my trusses like a box, then cut a piece of ceiling panel a little larger then the hole, one end of the panel slips in the J channel and i used a few screws to secure the rest of the panel to the Box frame. yeah u have to unscrew it to get up there but really once your done youre not going to be going up there to often

 

[493mike]

I have 3456 sq ft of gloss white interior steel ceilings in 2 of my barns. It is lighter gauge than exterior, much more reflective (I have florescent fixtures with no reflectors-cheaper), easier to handle, and only clear coated on reverse side. Use a rolling scaffold and a step ladder with help to install.
Mike

 

[bullnerd]

I'm with willys on the attic access. I wont be going up there much, so want it to blend in as much as possible.

You can see how I held my panels up in my build thread in my sig. Just go to the end of the thread. I used 16' and hung them by myself.

 

[little d]

^^^^+1 on the sheetrock jack Bullnerd and love the drystring on the magnets.

 

[93calypsohatch]

Im good with having to unscrew a panel to get into the attic, have no need to go up there regularly

I was thinking of ordering custom length because with the 16' panels menards stocks id have roughly 3' of overlap. Think I'll order them to overlap 6"

Thanks for the suggestions and pictures

 

[bullnerd]

I "tried" to just cover the joist with the overlap, about 2".

I ordered the metal from Metal Sales in PA, they cut to the inch.

 

[NUTTSGT]

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Secondly whats the best way to make a attic access panel? Wont be using the attic but need acces for blown in insulation and any possible future repairs or wiring additions

Thanks for any help

I missed this the first time around but if you haven't started/finished yet, I'll add my pics.

Test fitting

Wrapped

Access finished and the cover is 3/4" plywood.