Tried posting this on GarageJournal, got some good feedback and the usual "hire an expert" nonsense. Then the clouds parted and the sun shone down and I realized I posted it on the wrong site! So now that I've got it in the right group of guys, here goes.
I'm getting closer to a real plan to enclose, insulate, and heat my 150ish year old post & beam type barn. This is my shop, and will be much more useful when I can fire up the furnace without heating the great outdoors. Right now I use the heck out of it in the summer, and as little as possible in the winter. Brrr!!
It does get cold here.
The plan is to replace the pair of sliders on the front with a pair of 10'x10' insulated overhead doors by framing up the openings, then the front can be sided with metal without the tracks or sliders to contend with.
Figuring out a ceiling has been a little trickier though. Rough idea is to hang nailers along the perimeter walls up high, and then use joist hangers to bridge the spans.
My problem is, I don't know what size of lumber to use? For the nailers or the joists.....the nailers will be spanning a good distance themselves, approx 10' between the upright posts. and 15' at the doors.
Was thinking 2x6 would be adequate, as this will only bear the load of the ceiling panels (thinking 1/4" osb), R20ish insulation, and some light fixtures.
Of course, budget is a concern. I want to use the lowest cost materials/methods, since this is basically building a building inside a building. I don't want something that fails prematurely though.
Anyone know if 2x6 are adequate, or if I can go even 2x4 on the joists?
Thanks!
I'm getting closer to a real plan to enclose, insulate, and heat my 150ish year old post & beam type barn. This is my shop, and will be much more useful when I can fire up the furnace without heating the great outdoors. Right now I use the heck out of it in the summer, and as little as possible in the winter. Brrr!!
It does get cold here.
The plan is to replace the pair of sliders on the front with a pair of 10'x10' insulated overhead doors by framing up the openings, then the front can be sided with metal without the tracks or sliders to contend with.
Figuring out a ceiling has been a little trickier though. Rough idea is to hang nailers along the perimeter walls up high, and then use joist hangers to bridge the spans.
My problem is, I don't know what size of lumber to use? For the nailers or the joists.....the nailers will be spanning a good distance themselves, approx 10' between the upright posts. and 15' at the doors.
Was thinking 2x6 would be adequate, as this will only bear the load of the ceiling panels (thinking 1/4" osb), R20ish insulation, and some light fixtures.
Of course, budget is a concern. I want to use the lowest cost materials/methods, since this is basically building a building inside a building. I don't want something that fails prematurely though.
Anyone know if 2x6 are adequate, or if I can go even 2x4 on the joists?
Thanks!
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