Step by step instructions illustrating how to properly install a barrel vault ceiling from Archways & Ceilings Made Easy or simply watch the “How to” video here!
Step 1- Using traditional framing construction to meet code requirements, frame a brace centered down the length of your barrel vault.
Step 2- Snap a center line to the underside of the center brace. Note: The center line must be centered down the length of the barrel vault within ¼”.
Step 3- Measure and mark down from the bottom of the center brace along each wall and at each end ______ inches (rise). Note: The rise does not include the thickness of the center brace.
Step 4- Snap a horizontal line at the rise mark on each wall down the length of your barrel vault.
Step 5- Starting at one end of your barrel vault, align the pre-cut mitered half of the arch to the rise mark on the stud. Using a nail gun (or screw gun), attach the half to the stud. Tip: if using screws predrill pilot holes.
Step 6- Align the square cut half to the center line of the center brace and nail (screw) in place.
Step 7- Repeat steps 5 and 6 to complete the whole strut.
Step 8- While spacing the barrel vault struts 16” O.C., continue installing the struts down the length of the barrel vault until finished.
Step 9- If necessary and/or according to code requirements, install strongbacks atop the barrel vault struts.
Step 10- If necessary and/or according to code requirements, fire block the barrel vault along the perimeter of the outer struts.
Step 11- That’s it! You are now ready for electric and drywall!
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How to Install a Barrel Vault Ceiling Video
