Use a nail gun to attach sheets of osb to the walls over the insulation.
How to frame an attic ceiling.
Now let s read about the steps for properly finishing the attic walls and ceiling.
Staple insulation between the wall studs and ceiling joists image a.
Check the ceiling height.
However in some cases the joists are intentionally built strong enough for the homeowner to later build out the attic.
Use r 30 insulation for the ceiling and.
A gable roof is framed with rafters that slope downward from the peak of the roof to the tops of the.
This will attach your frame or subfloor to the trusses and will prevent potential damage to the interior ceiling which typically can t carry a heavy load.
Most houses attics are built without flooring and are not designed to carry the heavy load of finished space.
Make sure to nail into the wall studs.
A knee wall is a.
Use an electric screwdriver to screw through the sides of the boards down into the ceiling trusses.
Step 1 framing of the top and sides of the knee wall.
How to frame an attic space basic framing.
For a finished attic to be to code it must satisfy the same living requirements of other rooms sometimes called the rule of sevens any living space in a home needs to have at least 7 feet 2 1 m of clearance from the floor to the ceiling and there needs to be at least 70 square feet of space available at least.
The location of the top of the knee is marked and after checking the level long boards are attached to the ceiling joists.
If you want your attic space to have a flat ceiling you ll need to add collar ties to the framing.
The ceiling load may include items like drywall ducts recessed lights bathroom fans and attic insulation.
Screw the boards into the ceiling joists.
How to finish attic walls and ceilings step 1.