Using soffit for the ceiling

[mikeytint]

I am thinking about using soffit material for my ceiling. I was wondering if anyone else has used this and what it looks like.

 

[csp]

I can think of lots of different materials that are used for soffits. What in particular do you have in mind?

 

[shopnut]

I just finished another section two weeks ago...



I really like working with the vinyl stuff.

 

[mikeytint]

I am trying to do the ceiling quick and clean. I thought just basic white vinyl. Unless i get a better suggestion.

 

[mikeytint]

Shopnut yours is the garage i was looking for. I just couldn't remember who it was . I like how clean it looks and you can always make changes after its finished

 

[shopnut]

Thanks mikeytint. Here's a couple of links to my thread where I talk about the vinyl:
Asylum thread - reply #353
Asylum thread - reply #447

 

[SmokeyDP]

I was going to do this for a 12x17 porch roof but was surprised with how much the materials cost.

EDIT: Must have been looking at the wrong stuff in the store, because it's cheaper than I thought.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_6809-271-36...=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=soffit&facetInfo=

 

[PCO6]

Here you go Mikey. These are "in progress" shots. I have since added lights, electrical and air lines, etc. I found it very easy to do and I'm happy with the results.

 

[camarotoolman]

I have it in sceened porch,walls and ceiling. I love it, no painting, just wash it twice a year. Looks great. Its easy to put up, alot easier than dry wall or plywood. Down side- not very fire proof.

 

[mikeytint]

Thanks for the links and pictures. I have installed siding before so that part I have under control. I just wanted to get some views of it in a garage again. I have gotten comments like "It won't look good" but i knew I really liked it and I wanted visual confirmation of my memories. Thanks again for the help. Hopefully I will get it done this week.

 

[mikeytint]

Shopnut was there any reason why you went with the rafters opposed to perpendicular to them? Did you have to add furring to the rafters to do it?

 

[shopnut]

Shopnut was there any reason why you went with the rafters opposed to perpendicular to them? Did you have to add furring to the rafters to do it?

My Asylum has basically a pole barn structure, and as such, has purlins running parallel to the ridge rafter supporting the roofing metal. In the picture that follows, the darker colored wood is the original 2x6" purlins spaced at 30' and the lighter wood is extra support I added for the vinyl and insulation between them.

IMHO, I think it looks better running this direction for a vaulted ceiling application.

Whatever you do, make sure your ceiling surface is flat (maybe within a 1/2" or so). The vinyl doesn't look so good if it is wavy.

 

[mikeytint]

Shopnut it definitely looks good that way. I have a regular stick built type garage and rather than do the extra furring i am going to run it length wise.

 

[shopnut]

Shopnut it definitely looks good that way. I have a regular stick built type garage and rather than do the extra furring i am going to run it length wise.

The minor difference in looks isn't worth the extra work - skip the strips. Now if your rafters are way out of wack, furring strips with shims might be worthwhile to straighten it out

Good luck to you. I'm sure you will be happy with the results.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Here you go Mikey. These are "in progress" shots. I have since added lights, electrical and air lines, etc. I found it very easy to do and I'm happy with the results.

I see you din't use any J-channel or F-channel, are you planning on some type of trim for the edges ?

 

[FarmerSid]

Here you go Mikey. These are "in progress" shots. I have since added lights, electrical and air lines, etc. I found it very easy to do and I'm happy with the results.

Seeing you are not too far from me, where did you get your soffit material from and price? It's vinyl right?

Thanks!

 

[PCO6]

I see you din't use any J-channel or F-channel, are you planning on some type of trim for the edges ?

Eric - It doesn't show in these photos but in other parts of the garage I trimmed the soffit panels with 1"x6" MDF that is screwed to the wall. It is painted white to match the walls. I have air lines and electrical conduit clipped to the MDF trim. I wanted something that I could screw clips, brackets, etc. to and the usual j or f channel didn't seem necessary.

I'll try to post a photo later today to better explain this.

Stew

 

[PCO6]

Seeing you are not too far from me, where did you get your soffit material from and price? It's vinyl right?

Thanks!

Sid - It's actually aluminum and I got it at Home Depot. Each panel measures 16" W x 10' L and costs about $15. I didn't do a cost comparison between it and drywall. My guess is that this costs a bit more but it was well worth it. I like the look and I was able to install it by myself without gutting the garage to to it. There was also NO drywall dust, painting, etc. mess involved. These panels are extremely light. They are easy to handle by yourself and add next to no dead weight to the ceiling.

Stew

 

[FarmerSid]

Sid - It's actually aluminum and I got it at Home Depot. Each panel measures 16" W x 10' L and costs about $15. I didn't do a cost comparison between it and drywall. My guess is that this costs a bit more but it was well worth it. I like the look and I was able to install it by myself without gutting the garage to to it. There was also NO drywall dust, painting, etc. mess involved. These panels are extremely light. They are easy to handle by yourself and add next to no dead weight to the ceiling.

Stew

Is it actually soffit? Everything I see at Rona or Home depot is vented.

 

[PCO6]

Is it actually soffit? Everything I see at Rona or Home depot is vented.

It is non-vented soffit. At both Home Depot and Lowe's (probably Rona too) they had both vented and non-vented soffit. I liked the product at Home Depot because, in cross section, the "groove" has a nice flat area that you can screw through. The ones at Lowe's had more of a "v" groove. BTW - there was NO drilling invloved. This stuff is thin enough that you can start the screws by simply pushing them in with your screw driver. They even sell white screws for this purpose. You can barely see them once everything is installed.

 

[FarmerSid]

Thanks! Online only shows vented. My shop is 36X40 with 12' walls. I have polished aluminum checker plate 4' up the walls right now and the rest of the walls and ceiling are still vapour barriered and strapped. Ran out of funds to put coloured steel on the inside.

 

[robertwhite]

Sid - It's actually aluminum and I got it at Home Depot. Each panel measures 16" W x 10' L and costs about $15.

Just reading this thread and the soffit material looks great.

After reading the above price reference and sizing, I punched my ceiling numbers in and almost caught a coronary. Over $2700 to do my ceiling. (180 pieces) Guess thats not happening anytime soon.

 

[DZL JIM]

My wholesale siding supplier will sell me solid vinyl soffit, 12" w (3 panels) 12' long for just under $11 each, approx $.91 per sf.
To go with metal panels for the ceiling it's $.66 per square foot, using a 3' wide panel.
So quick cost comparison for a 3' x 24' section of ceiling is $66 for vinyl, and $48 for metal.

I really like the look of vinyl and ease of installation, but i'm afraid the cost will be too much for my application.
Plus I don't know how well the vinyl will hold 14" of blown insulation above it...

 

[Mattlt]

Wouldn't flammability be a concern with the vinyl material? I know I've seen vinyl siding melt many times.

I could see the vented aluminum material deadening sound somewhat. That might be helpful.

 

[PCO6]

Eric - It doesn't show in these photos but in other parts of the garage I trimmed the soffit panels with 1"x6" MDF that is screwed to the wall. It is painted white to match the walls. I have air lines and electrical conduit clipped to the MDF trim. I wanted something that I could screw clips, brackets, etc. to and the usual j or f channel didn't seem necessary.

I'll try to post a photo later today to better explain this.Stew

Here's a picture of the 1"x6" "trim" that I used. It's also used as a mounting plate for my air and electrical lines.

 

[deepstuff]

Does it work well in an insulated ceiling?