Framing An Attic Ceiling

Ensure ends of insulation are butted together and flush to underside of framing.

Framing an attic ceiling.

The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling. Space these boards 4 ft. If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing. When framing your ceiling if the ceiling joists are not going in the same direction as the roof rafters 2 by 4s are added running in the same direction as the rafters.

However in some cases the joists are intentionally built strong enough for the homeowner to later build out the attic. Friction fit insulation between and parallel to the attic framing members. Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall. Most houses attics are built without flooring and are not designed to carry the heavy load of finished space.

If you have a rafter framed attic the floor joists may or may not be large enough for living space and may need to be reinforced or replaced. Ensure insulation extends to the outside edge of the exterior top plates and to the peak of the cathedral ceiling. Attic floor framing attic floors are made with floor joists or with truss members. Install and paint the ceiling use screws to attach sheets of birch plywood to the angled ceiling over the insulation making sure to drive the screws into the ceiling joists.

Apart and attach the ends to the ends of the rafters. The ceiling load may include items like drywall ducts recessed lights bathroom fans and attic insulation.