hi, I’m new to this website. I’ve been trying to find a forum in the construction industry mainly residential. Anyways, I’m building a 16x20 vaulted ceiling over a patio deck. The problem is the customer wants the least amount of post possible. Three on each side spanning the 20 length. My only concern is using the right demensional lumber and building it to withstand all the down ward pressure. Just curious to see if anyone on here has any thoughts they’d like to share on thjis idea. Different materials problem solving anything that would be useful. I understand this is mainly an architectural forum. Can’t think of a better group to ask.
Non Sequitur
Apr 26, 19 5:38 pm
vaulted ceiling? Just need to put a column at each corner. Done deal. Besides that, 20’ length is not hard to reduce with clever knee bracing. Anything more is 300$ per hour for design consultation.
Volunteer
Apr 27, 19 9:17 am
Use ornamental iron (or aluminum) supports for the roof. They can be as ornate (or modern) as the house style will support. They become part of the ambiance rather than just a square sectioned post blocking the view.
hi, I’m new to this website. I’ve been trying to find a forum in the construction industry mainly residential. Anyways, I’m building a 16x20 vaulted ceiling over a patio deck. The problem is the customer wants the least amount of post possible. Three on each side spanning the 20 length. My only concern is using the right demensional lumber and building it to withstand all the down ward pressure. Just curious to see if anyone on here has any thoughts they’d like to share on thjis idea. Different materials problem solving anything that would be useful. I understand this is mainly an architectural forum. Can’t think of a better group to ask.
vaulted ceiling? Just need to put a column at each corner. Done deal. Besides that, 20’ length is not hard to reduce with clever knee bracing. Anything more is 300$ per hour for design consultation.
Use ornamental iron (or aluminum) supports for the roof. They can be as ornate (or modern) as the house style will support. They become part of the ambiance rather than just a square sectioned post blocking the view.