Garage Ceiling Choices?

[tenorplayer23]

Have been looking at garage improvement options. Quickly, I am drywalling a 3-car garage (remaining three walls, with insulation). Prior to starting that task, would like to understand alternatives for ceiling completion.

Currently, the ceiling is open with access to the joists. Nice to be able to store things above. Have seen many drywalled garage ceilings on the forum. Has anyone used or considered a "drop ceiling" with (I suppose) recessed lighting?? With a drop down ladder & movable panels, it might be a good choice if I need access to the area above the garage for odd sized storage.

Any comments?? Lighting/insulation issues?? Better ceiling choices??

Thanks in advance.

See ya

 

[Shocker]

Do you have trusses that are rated for storage or just standard trusses?

 

[tenorplayer23]

Standard.....nothing two large would be put on the ceiling joists, long narrow pieces, wood, skis, hockey sticks, etc..

What were you thinking??

See ya.

Do you have trusses that are rated for storage or just standard trusses?

 

[tenorplayer23]

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[Kevin54]

I didn't see this thread but just posted one about ceiling texturing. I have my ceiling drywalled but have a drop down attic door. My roof is a 4:12 pitch and I did build on area on the end for storage but very rarely store anything up there. It's just too big of a hassle getting things up and down a ladder or steps. What I did was build a 4' closet across one end of the one bay of my garage for storage. All the Christmas items, boxes and everything else goes in it. It is 4' deep x 14' long and can store a lot of stuff. I built it with joist, wood floor, and carpet. Insulated and sealed to keep any mice out. It iss behind the wall with the traffic light. Even with the closet, I still have 24' of space to park in. the reason for the dor in the middle was to maximize storage on both sides and still be able to get to something without having to move too much stuff out of the road to get to it. On the left side I have floor to ceiling shelves on the 4' wall. Most of the other items go into the large green tubs that you can get a WallyWorld.
But to anser your question, a drop ceiling would work but the rails would not be enough to lean a ladder against. If you are drywalling everything, I would drywall and install a drop down stairs on it.

 

[Shocker]

So, you need to take a look at what you are going to do there. What's the height of the ceiling? Are you going to install a lift?

I had the same questions. I like the exposed trusses, but don't want to lose all the heat out the roof. I am also on a budget so I can't break the bank.

I have ended up with R19 Johns Manville Comfort Therm insulation. It is encapsulated and has a white vapor barrier. I don't have to cover it with anything and it is white so I get the reflective quality. I would have loved to use steel siding, but too much $$$ for me.

You could also look at using rigid foam boards. Fir out the sides of each truss and lay in the foam on top. You can then remove it when you want to get up there.

Another option if you can find it, is fiberglass skinned polystrene. You can get cut up scraps from door manufacturers.