The other night i was getting dressed to go out for the evening when i heard the most ominous sound a homeowner can hear.
Roof in garage no baseboard celing.
Can be hosed off if needed.
The hips and perimiter of the flat portion were framed with lvl and steel flitch plates bolted together.
I have framed a cathedral hip roof.
It is a flat roof garage.
Control your garage s temperature.
To my chagrin a rivulet of water was making its way down the bathroom wall and dripping off the chair rail.
If no fan is currently present install a panasonic whispergreen fan.
Omitting a ceiling vapor barrier by arguing that you have to let the moisture escape or because the house has to breathe out the top is actually correct in a way.
A structural ridge is the standard alternative to ceiling joists.
2 man job at best.
At the intersections the plates were all welded.
Easily installed and looks great for a garage.
It s also incorrect in a way.
9 ways to effectively reduce garage condensation.
Just put it up.
No need for furring strips either.
No major cracks but some moisture when it rains.
I would like to make it a peaked roof but realize that is a major cost.
No tapeing no painting.
All attics vented or unvented should have an air barrier a properly detailed airtight drywall ceiling for example regardless of climate.
If you have a working bath fan i recommend installing a programmable timer switch.
Excess condensation can also be caused by improper roof drainage that causes leaks in your garage.
In this design the tops of the rafters attach to a load bearing ridge beam that runs along the length of the roof.
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This will toggle the fan on and off throughout the day.
Mold growth on a bathroom ceiling is nearly always due to inadequate ventilation.
I also put it on the sides which needed a few furring strips because i hung it vertically.
Do i start with the floor redo the concrete or do i need to seal up the top of the ceiling so the rain doesn t get in which is why i think the concrete floor gets wet.
Using a heater during the colder months will keep the garage s temperature stable and its condensation level under control.