Barn Ceiling

[8n4jr]

Has anyone put up OSB ceiling on 2' center trusses I have a 24x 32 w/ 10' ceilings would like to know what thickness worked or modifications were made.

Thanks

 

[Kays Supply]

OSB tends to sag at 2' centers. I used barn metal for my ceiling. I used 1x4s on 16" centers across my 2' center trusses. They have an interior weight metal that is some cheaper. It has been up for 20 years. I can get it wet bang it with things and it does great.

 

[Scotty370]

Has anyone put up OSB ceiling on 2' center trusses I have a 24x 32 w/ 10' ceilings would like to know what thickness worked or modifications were made.

Thanks

I wouldn't us OSB for anything! I know that sounds crass, and I'm sorry..........But a barn I'm building, the Amish craftsman suggested 7/16" OSB, and my (Carpenter/Home-Improvement) son, suggested 1/2" CDX Plywood...........Just my take. Do it once, do it right...Just my 2 cents. ! ~Scotty

 

[schmism]

interior ceiling 5 rib tin... exactly like the roof material except its thinner gauge. clean, bright and goes up quick, and spans 2' OC fine

 

[Duffster]

Has anyone put up OSB ceiling on 2' center trusses I have a 24x 32 w/ 10' ceilings would like to know what thickness worked or modifications were made.

Thanks

OSB on two foot centers should be 1/2" or thicker. There is nothing wrong with OSB, it's a very economical option.

I would use "liner panel". It's basically the same steel you would use on the outside but with a cheaper paint on it without a warranty. We span up to 8' with the standard 29 gauge.

 

[Kays Supply]

Just and addition. I went with the 1x4s on 16" so I could pile the insulation up.

 

[Duffster]

Just and addition. I went with the 1x4s on 16" so I could pile the insulation up.

What's the point of going with thinner metal if you have to add that much extra lumber?

You can blow a foot or better of fiberglass on 29 gauge on 8' centers.

 

[Army grunt]

I used "T111"what you need to do is screw 1x4 (on edge) to act as stiffeners on the top side an perpendicular to the rafters. They don't have to touch the rafters just come close. What I did was pre paint before installing then fill screw holes an final paint. I have also done this with the really thin Wainscoting(just add more stiffeners.)
Army Grunt

 

[8n4jr]

Thanks all, I need to get at it so I can keep some heat in this winter.

sure appreciate it.

Jim

 

[Kyle241]

Interesting post as I thought of going with OSB for the ceiling in my garage but now am having second thoughts.

Jim, can you let me know what you end up doing and post pics if you can? The steel ceiling sounds interesting but a lot more expensive than OSB.

 

[KennyG]

Interesting post as I thought of going with OSB for the ceiling in my garage but now am having second thoughts.

Jim, can you let me know what you end up doing and post pics if you can? The steel ceiling sounds interesting but a lot more expensive than OSB.

Menards (and most big siding supply companies) sells the interior panels for $.60 to $.70 per square foot. That seems like a good bit more than OSB but remember it comes prefinished (no painting). A white ceiling makes a lot of difference in work space lighting. Plus, as noted, you need less structure to fasten it to. I, for one, would not welcome the effort of installing OSB overhead.

 

[schmism]

Menards (and most big siding supply companies) sells the interior panels for $.60 to $.70 per square foot. That seems like a good bit more than OSB but remember it comes prefinished (no painting). A white ceiling makes a lot of difference in work space lighting. Plus, as noted, you need less structure to fasten it to. I, for one, would not welcome the effort of installing OSB overhead.

not to mention it comes in much larger sq ft chunks meaning it goes up MUCH quicker.