Looking for information on corrugated steel ceiling install

[bmxer883]

So I've seen some post here where people used the corrugated steel that looks chrome for walls and ceiling I would like to do this but my local steel dealer (eastern states) says it's way more money cause it's thicker and special order.

I do see lowes sells it but I need 32 length and 16 I'm not sure if they carry 32. The guy who is helping install is concerned about j channel too says it's different than regular steel panels so that would be extra money too.

Where are you guys finding the steel is it really that much more? Im not totally against regular panels but was hoping for the corrugated chrome look.

 

[u2slow]

I have 'galv-alum' panels on my shop roof. IMHO, the corrugations are deeper, and its a thicker material, than I would put inside.

I think you want 'liner' panels.... thinner gauge, shallower ribs.

 

[bmxer883]

That maybe what I'm looking for my trusses are 4ft center and getting blow insulation so does have to be think enough it doesn't sag

 

[Dewaynep]

I just installed Galvalume 29ga roof panels on the ceiling in my shop/garage. I also have 4' span between collar ties. I plan on blowing in insulation but haven't yet. I don't think the 29ga panels will be a problem with sagging with blown-in insulation and 4 foot span. The galvalume looks great by the way. Another benefit I noticed was that the galvalume doesn't seam to scratch if you are sliding panels over each other or are otherwise not handling the panels exactly gingerly.

 

[Augus7us]

I bought white dura panels for the ceiling and silver standard barn panes cut 3' for wainscoting. Both ordered from Menards.

 

[Zaxxn]

I also went the galvalume route in 29ga - plenty of sturdy for insulation and looks very nice IMHO. Older picture, but it shows the ceiling well.

--Zax

 

[nadogail]

During my High School days a very good buddy lived in a house with a 5V crimp ceiling, it had been installed in the late 1940s or very early 50's.

My buddy told me that people had scorned it, until a leading archetual and decorating magazine featured it several years later.

 

[bmxer883]

The pictures you cause are showing are same panels on outside of garage and them are easy to get and maybe what I go with but stuff I'm trying to find has bunch of ribs not any flat spots not sure name of it

 

[bmxer883]

Also I like the idea of hanging air and electric on retractable was planning electric didn't think much about air though. Thanks

 

[jabelding]

I went with standard white metal roofing panels. Trusses were 2ft on center and I attached the metal right to the base of them, used standard Jchannel all around the perimeter . Used 14in of rock wool for insulation on the back side no issues.

 

[csp]

The longest panels that a semi-local, independent farm supply sells are 20'. These are the galvanized corrugated panels that you're looking for, not a painted raised rib panel. I have a 24'x45' machinery shed made with this stuff.

Midway down this page:
https://stockyardsupply.com/metal-roofing-door-systems/steel-siding-metal-roofing-items/

 

[ddurrett896]

I just got done doing mine.

When I priced it out, the metal was the same cost as having it sheetrocked by somebody else.

So technically my labor made it more expensive, but it goes up easy with a sheetrock lift and set of scaffolding.

Are you saying you need a 32' sheet or two 16'? If you can get 32' it won't be fun getting it overhead or finding a trailer to have it delivered - I'd cap it at 16'.

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[bradpac]

When you say the 'chrome look' I think Galvanized material rather than Galvalume. Galvanized is getting harder to find, except on the cheapest, light gauge panels like you see at Home Depot. Most metal building suppliers will have a 7/8 wavy Corrugated panel and only have Galvalume or painted, but that is a very common panel profile and should have a standard J channel.

 

[ezzzzzzz]

White 29ga panels here. 13'4" lengths to provide overlap. I paid approximately $2k for metal, screws and a manlift rental. It is 40'x50' with scissor trusses.

 

[coldh2o]

I hope I can get this in before the thread gets shut down...

I think what you're looking for is corrugated galvalume. It's what I used on my ceiling, can't remember the gauge (maybe 28?) but it was pretty easy to handle. It comes in custom lengths, I got them somewhere around 14' each to cover my 40' ceiling with a bit of overlap. Anything longer would have been to long too handle. My wife and I put them up on a weekend, putting up the insulation and vapour barrier before the steel was probably harder than the steel itself.

I don't have any great after pictures, but these give you an idea. I don't notice any issues with noise or light reflection. Surface mounted electrical so there were no holes to cut, any trimming was done with a circular saw, blade reversed.

 

[bushmechanic]

I hope I can get this in before the thread gets shut down...

I think what you're looking for is corrugated galvalume. It's what I used on my ceiling, can't remember the gauge (maybe 28?) but it was pretty easy to handle. It comes in custom lengths, I got them somewhere around 14' each to cover my 40' ceiling with a bit of overlap. Anything longer would have been to long too handle. My wife and I put them up on a weekend, putting up the insulation and vapour barrier before the steel was probably harder than the steel itself.

I don't have any great after pictures, but these give you an idea. I don't notice any issues with noise or light reflection. Surface mounted electrical so there were no holes to cut, any trimming was done with a circular saw, blade reversed.

Wouldn't this just make a shop louder?

 

[coldh2o]

Wouldn't this just make a shop louder?

Hard to say, there are so many other factors - size, ceiling height, other contents that absorb/reflect. It's not like you can do an apples to apples comparison. I expect the corrugations make sound reflection less an issue than metal ceilings with a flatter profile.

I don't find the noise overwhelming, but for any loud work I'm wearing ear protection. I've had parties in the shop with 50+ people, and it wasn't overwhelming.

 

[bushmechanic]

Hard to say, there are so many other factors - size, ceiling height, other contents that absorb/reflect. It's not like you can do an apples to apples comparison. I expect the corrugations make sound reflection less an issue than metal ceilings with a flatter profile.

I don't find the noise overwhelming, but for any loud work I'm wearing ear protection. I've had parties in the shop with 50+ people, and it wasn't overwhelming.

I was considering it in relation to a drywall ceiling. I thought some were installing it in their residence garages.

Corrugations, so long as they're just as thick as the flat option in the same metal, will certainly do something to help mitigate reflections. Doesn't take much at all to help.

Never had a party in my building, but I've only got drop ceilings in the living quarters and stock room, and bare insulation up top everywhere else. I imagine the insulation is great for that, but if I was fancying up that part of the joint I'd want to cover it as well.

 

[mitusa]

Just a suggestion...........

I used 26 gauge R panel on my ceiling. White with about 8 inches of cellulose on top. On eight foot centers. No sag.....no noise issues...and plenty of flat spots to attach lights, garage door supports, power cord reels, hang banners, etc.....

I think you will like white better....it brightens the room. As you get older, it will become more important. I also think the "chrome" look you are looking at will dull as it gets dirty.

 

[bmxer883]

I hope I can get this in before the thread gets shut down...

I think what you're looking for is corrugated galvalume. It's what I used on my ceiling, can't remember the gauge (maybe 28?) but it was pretty easy to handle. It comes in custom lengths, I got them somewhere around 14' each to cover my 40' ceiling with a bit of overlap. Anything longer would have been to long too handle. My wife and I put them up on a weekend, putting up the insulation and vapour barrier before the steel was probably harder than the steel itself.

I don't have any great after pictures, but these give you an idea. I don't notice any issues with noise or light reflection. Surface mounted electrical so there were no holes to cut, any trimming was done with a circular saw, blade reversed.

Little late on the reply lol but this is exactly what I want I did find a local place that had it but it was industrial or something so cost a lot more than normal rib panels

 

[rkevins]

Watch this video for a good way to install celling metal. We just used 2 of these and it mad it a lot easer with 2 people

 

[readhead]

Being a metal supplier I think I can offer some insight.
There are two types of corrugated panels, 1/2 and 7/8. The 7/8 is a lot stiffer and is usually available in 26ga or thicker. I wouldn’t recommend the 1/2 for what you want to do.
Galvalume will be the least expensive and I think that is the “chrome” look you are after.
Most box stores may not be a good supply choice. You will be better off at a metal supply house or a good lumber yard and they will usually be less expensive. You can order the panels cut to any length and I would advise not to get 32’ lengths. You will struggle just to save a lap. A good supplier will also be able to suggest what trim you may need.
You have to be careful installing corrugated material because if you over tighten the screws you can stretch the panel very quickly and loose your straight lines.

 

[ddurrett896]

Use a sheetrock lift and it's a single man job. For 32', I would do a 16', 8', 8' panel and stagger every couple rows. Something like:

Row 1: 16 8 8
Row 2: 16 8 8
Row 3: 8 16 8
Row 4: 8 16 8
Row 5: 8 8 16
Row 6: 8 8 16