Ceiling Joist Installation
The size of the ceiling joist also is accounted for in joist spacing.
Ceiling joist installation. Measure the ceiling perpendicular to the joists. Never use a 2 6 hanger on 2 10 joist hangers. Once the first piece is in place repeat the process along the first wall making sure the tapered edges face down.
Install the largest joist hanger that fits the lumber. Here s a how to guide on joist hanger installation. We recently purchased a house.
Purchase rolls or packages of insulation that will fit in the spaces between the ceiling joists. If this number is less than 16 feet you can buy one strap for each length. If using faced insulation keep the paper vapor retarder facing up and against the subfloor.
Start at one edge of the crawlspace and install the insulation between the floor joists. Avoid installation mistakes by following the techniques shown in photos 1 through 5. This is a walk through the house.
How to install ceiling strapping. Pick the best combination of strap lengths to achieve the ceiling. The standard width for joists is 24 inches.
Showing the rooms and layout. How to replace ceiling joists. Fill all the holes in each joist hanger with the properly designated size nail.