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What is the cost for insulation installation of R30 in 1750 square feet of ceiling with joists on 16 inch centers?
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∙ 15y ago
The cost is very vary depend on your location and how complicate the job will be. It would be best if you ask your local contractor or the building material store ( Home Depot, Lows ). Many contractors do a free estimate so use them to your advantage. Get several estimates and compare the price and service. Also you will save half of the total cost if you do it yourself.
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How do you nail furring strips on 16 center on ceiling?
Put them in the opposite direction of the ceiling joists
When i have a bath the ceiling in the kitchen cracks how do i strengthen the floor and ceiling to stop this happening?
You would either have to remove the ceiling in the kitchen or the floor in the bath, and add additional joists to strengthen them, or possibly add steel in combination with the joists.
What is the standard spacing for ceiling joists and why?
It is usually 16 inch.
What is the maximum span on a double 2x12 beam supporting 2x8 ceiling rafters and an acoustical ceiling?
Depends on the area above the ceiling joists. Is it a live load (living space) or dead load (just the joists with maybe an attic above)? Also, the length of the ceiling joists from the last bearing point is a factor. How much weight is bearing on the beam is the critical issue.
What is effective sound proofing for basement ceiling that has one foot floor joists. How about blown insulation or 2" styro foam sheets?
Try a foaming machine. It sprays an dense foam between the walls
Where can you buy online the flexible rods that hold insulation in place when placed between floor joists?
Suggest you try http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/27-110-insulation-supports/16-insulation-support--646131.aspx
What do you mean by false ceiling n which ceiling is suitable to wch room?
A false ceiling is a ceiling which is lower than the real ceiling attached to the joists. False ceilings are often used in kitchens and on the first floors of houses with different tenants living on the second floor.
Why should the tops of floor joists need to be level?
Joists are supported by the walls underneath them. The tops of your walls all need to be on the same plane, level. That will make your ceiling lines straight after drywall.
What is the purpose of trimming joists?
These are used to secure the ends of ceiling joist etc. used to form hatches /stairwells.
How are suspended ceiling tiles held in place?
The tiles sit on a grid either 2x2 or 2x4 foot sections. The grid is held up on wires fastened to the ceiling joists.
How do you hang foam core sheets from the ceiling when the exsisting joists are 30x40 inches apart?
It sounds like who ever built the structure never intended to hang anything from the joists. You are not adding allot of weight, but I would still add a joist 2 x 4 so you have 24" centers to work with. that way all of your outside edges and the center will be supported when using 4' x 8' sheets.
How do you find ceiling joists without a stud detector?
You really can't.If the house was made after the 1960, there are strips of board 3/4" thick nailed to the trusses or joists and the drywall is fastened to them.The stud finder will pick these up, but they're not structural and are only designed to support the wallboard of the ceiling itself.If the house is pre '60s, the ceiling is probably plaster over 1/4" wooden lath and may have a layer of wallboard over that.You're going to have to cut a hole to locate the joists if you need a strong connection.
