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   kpatrix | Mar 22, 2009 07:59pm | #1

   Can you get a little bit more specific on what the plans are calling for, I am not sure if this is a 28'x35' groin vault or two hallways that are 28' and 35' long that intersect. If it's one big intersecting vault you have a lot of work involved, i would plan on 120 man hours for the framing for the ceiling itself.

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   framerdude | Mar 22, 2009 09:57pm | #3

   yes it is a28 ft x 35 ft open rm.  I agree I was planning on a couple of weeks with two men. thanks for the conformation. I can't wait to get started this is what makes framing fun.

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   kpatrix | Mar 23, 2009 02:50am | #4

   That's a pretty big groin vault. I assume there will be a flat ceiling and the actual barrel will be more of a furr down situation. How much rise will the barrels have ? Without ceiling joists, I would break this down into 4 sections, getting a beam specced for the 28' span and hanging two beams off of it to span the 35'. Then it would be four beams from the corners to the center that I would frame the groin valleys off of. I'll dig around for a picture of one I did that was about 18x22 and post if i find it.John

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   Piffin | Mar 22, 2009 08:18pm | #2

   start by trying the search function here and at JLConline.

   There have been some excellent threads on the process.

   beyond that I can not help - all I can do is marvel at the work.

    

    

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