How To Build A Box Beam Aka Fake Ceiling Beam
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Saving4Six
After installing new wall board on this slanted ceiling, I wanted to add an architectural touch by putting a beam at the top of the ceiling. This is how we built a box beam to save money, yet maintain the look.
ramework was made using 2 cedar 1x4x10's with 2x4x8" supports to make it rigid
There were horizontal "scabs" added to align with the ceiling trusses which would make a good, solid anchor to the structure of the house
The wiring for the fan/light was routed to its position, and we bored a hole in the bottom of the main cedar plank for the fan wiring, and it was installed using construction adhesive and brads.
The wiring for the fan/light was routed to its position, and we bored a hole in the bottom of the main cedar plank for the fan wiring, and it was installed using construction adhesive and brads.
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That's a really simple and effective way of moving in a new ceiling beam! This is something I'm definitely going to be bookmarking for future reference
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Love the ceiling fan! Nice touch. Is that siding on the ceiling too?
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