Hello- hopefully a simple question for the experts… would I be ok to install insulation and Sheetrock to the strapping on the underside of this truss system? I do not have any specs on the detached garage but assuming these are engineered trusses… the bottom chord is 3 2x4s spliced with that (tension?) plate thingy. Will these things support the weight of a ceiling even though they are not continuos bottom chords?
Yes, but you haven't told us how far apart the strapping is. As long as it's not more than 24" on center, that's normal and you will need to use 5/8" type X drywall. The bottom chord of the truss is likely rated for 7- 10 lbs per sq ft, assuming a standard drywall ceiling with insulation.
Yes, with 16" spacing you have the option of using 1/2" sheetrock if it is a detached garage. If it is attached to a house you should contact your local building inspections department to confirm what they want for fire resistance.
I recently demo'd my kitchen with a very low drop ceiling as we had measured the true height being 9 ft. Unfortunately the roof actually cuts through the ceiling, creating an odd angle on the outside wall. We may want to drop the ceiling to hide this. It's definietly character but it will make cabinet installation a bit wonky.
Here is a picture: [url]https://i.imgur.com/owE5AV8.jpg[/url]
The room is 11'6" square. I was going to nail 2x6's to two of the walls and with joist hangers, span the kitchen. For just hanging drywall 1/2" or 5/8", what dimensional lumber do I need for the 11'6" span, 2x4 vs 2x6? And with that what offset 16, 24", other? Finally is any blocking necessary?
Thank you!
If popcorn material gets dislodged during painting does this mean asbestos fibers are released into the room? Or does the material actually have to be crushed for this to occur? What happens if it gets in the vents? Would the return air filter trap the asbestos?
02-23-22, 05:56 PM
