Ceilings - Page 2 of 16

Stopping sound between floors, the world’s worst drywall finishing, insulating inaccessible attic spaces, and leaving felt underlayment exposed.

Designed with inspiration from locations in Europe and on the East and West Coasts, this custom home encapsulates openness and airiness.

Beef up joists by fastening plywood or adding bridging or blocking.

Two factors should be considered for this job: undersized ceiling joists and an air-conditioning unit that must be level to drain properly.

There are always challenges to overcome in home building. Ian Schwandt reflects on how he adapted with changing timelines and cost challenges to successfully self-build an affordable high-performance home.

Building an airtight box before adding a roof creates a conditioned mechanical cavity, a safe work surface, and a platform for deep insulation.

Myron Ferguson walks us through the proper sequence for taping seams on ceilings and includes helpful tips to achieve professional results.

Follow along as Myron explains how to make straight seams and accurate holes for electrical boxes when hanging ceilings.

These reclaimed architectural beams offer an attractive way to hide framing, ductwork, wiring, and other mechanical systems.

See 4 options for redirecting rainwater so that you can create storage or living spaces below an elevated porch or deck.