Framing Ceiling Joists

How to frame a ceiling step 1.

Framing ceiling joists. Joist spacing in this design mode incorporates different types of wood used in ceiling construction including 2 grades of southern pine douglas fir and hemlock fir types which are the most common. Mark the beam typically a doubled or tripled 2 by 8 with the positions of the ceiling joists per your architectural. 1 inch 25 4 mm 1 foot 304 8 mm 1 pound per square foot 0 0479kpa.

This is a 2 x 4 nailed flat down against the top of the joist perpendicular and right along the center of the span and 2 x 6 or more nailed into it and turned like a joist or blocking bridging or similar x bracing. Select the on center spacing for the joists. Strutting beams these sit in between the joists to support the roof struts.

Joists these are the horizontal members that run from wall to wall. If you removed one joist the space between the trimmer joists should be about 46 1 2 inches. Frame your ceiling after all the walls are plumb aligned and secured.

The ceiling s function is to tie. You will determine the size of your ceiling joist. Mark the midline at one end of a scrap piece of 2 inch dimensional lumber that matches your joist size using a dark.

The highest is a fully loaded floor 70 pounds per square foot. Lay a ceiling joist on. Space each ceiling joist 16 in.

How to hang ceiling joists 1. Span exceeds 26 feet in length. Because you do not have a structural ridge you must utilize rafter ties.