Ceilings - Page 2 of 16

Dress Up a Ceiling With Reclaimed Beams
Old timbers get new life as a decorative element in a cottage renovation.
Podcast 503: Not Quite a Scrape-Off, Too Tight for Insulation, and Weather-Beaten Felt Paper
Stopping sound between floors, the world’s worst drywall finishing, insulating inaccessible attic spaces, and leaving felt underlayment exposed.
High Ceilings in the Hills
Designed with inspiration from locations in Europe and on the East and West Coasts, this custom home encapsulates openness and airiness.
Strengthening Notched Floor Joists
Beef up joists by fastening plywood or adding bridging or blocking.
Mounting a Minisplit in an Out-of-Level Ceiling
Two factors should be considered for this job: undersized ceiling joists and an air-conditioning unit that must be level to drain properly.
Build or Build Not, There is No Try
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.
Simple Air-Sealed Ceiling for a 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.
Taping Drywall Ceilings
Myron Ferguson walks us through the proper sequence for taping seams on ceilings and includes helpful tips to achieve professional results.
Hang Drywall on the Ceiling the Right Way
Follow along as Myron explains how to make straight seams and accurate holes for electrical boxes when hanging ceilings.
Hollow Reclaimed Pine
These reclaimed architectural beams offer an attractive way to hide framing, ductwork, wiring, and other mechanical systems.

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