The hips and perimiter of the flat portion were framed with lvl and steel flitch plates bolted together.
Roof in garage no baseboard celing.
Just put it up.
Omitting a ceiling vapor barrier by arguing that you have to let the moisture escape or because the house has to breathe out the top is actually correct in a way.
Excess condensation can also be caused by improper roof drainage that causes leaks in your garage.
I also put it on the sides which needed a few furring strips because i hung it vertically.
Mold growth on a bathroom ceiling is nearly always due to inadequate ventilation.
In this design the tops of the rafters attach to a load bearing ridge beam that runs along the length of the roof.
To my chagrin a rivulet of water was making its way down the bathroom wall and dripping off the chair rail.
Turns out there was not one but six leaks scattered here and there around the attic.
It is a flat roof garage.
A structural ridge is the standard alternative to ceiling joists.
This will toggle the fan on and off throughout the day.
No need for furring strips either.
There was no ridge because the top of the roof was flat 6 wide.
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If you have a working bath fan i recommend installing a programmable timer switch.
Control your garage s temperature.
If you need to get into the attic part just unscrew one section.
At the intersections the plates were all welded.
I have framed a cathedral hip roof.
If no fan is currently present install a panasonic whispergreen fan.
9 ways to effectively reduce garage condensation.
Can be hosed off if needed.
It s also incorrect in a way.
The other night i was getting dressed to go out for the evening when i heard the most ominous sound a homeowner can hear.
2 man job at best.
Easily installed and looks great for a garage.
All attics vented or unvented should have an air barrier a properly detailed airtight drywall ceiling for example regardless of climate.
No major cracks but some moisture when it rains.
No tapeing no painting.