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Posted by DD_BobK on October 13, 2009, 3:53 pm
> > > My detached garage with metal siding has 2x4 trusses spaced 4 feet on
> > > center. Can I install a ceiling or will this be too much weight and
> > > cause sagging/or other problems?
> > Buy some more metal siding in lengths to span the garage perpendicular
> > to the trusses. it will likely meet code where you are, it's light
> > weight, it can carry a full 6" insulation batt or more if you need to
> > heat the place and it doesn't burn. =A0 With a helper you could do the
> > whole building in an hour. No problems with sagging, termites, or
> > other annoyances. Choose a nice pattern and it won't look bad at all.
> > If the siding available seems too gauche for your taste, most farm
> > building makers will have real ceiling panels you can buy. Maybe a bit
> > pricier, but prettier.
> > Joe
> Light weight???
> that tin weighs a ton, =A0ever tried to lift a sheet yourself? =A0they us=
e
> forklifts to move the stuff.
> how about popping up some foam board.. thats light weight, and you
> could still insulate above it too.
foam board fire issue?
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> > > center. Can I install a ceiling or will this be too much weight and
> > > cause sagging/or other problems?