9ft vs 10 ft ceiling
Glenn
Assume 2x4 southern yellow pine studs with 1/2" sheetrock and brick or
rock veneer.
Are 9ft studs available, or would 10 footers have to be cut down.
Trying to plan our dream home now. We definately don't want 8ft, but
are wondering if 9 or 10 is better. Would like to go 10 if it doesn't
raise the price considerably.
Thanks for any input.
Chandler Knowles
2. The reason to consider 9' (actually 9' 1") is that unless you want to
pay disproportionately extra for tall doors, you will use 6' 8" high doors
and they look better in a 9' (nominal) wall than a 10' wall. Yes, you will
probably need to cut off 10' pieces but you will need the cuts for blocking.
3. Extra sheetrock is directly proportional. Either adds another
horizontal joint.
4. Labor is somewhat higher with 9' and 10' ceilings but it is a small part
of the overall budget.
5. Be sure that headers over doors and windows are placed DIRECTLY OVER the
opening and not just under the top plate with framing under.
6. Set window heads under the header (11.25" 2x12s) under the top plate for
8' or 9' walls but 24" down from top of wall in 10' walls. A 14" high
transom (including frame) over 6'8" doors will line up its top with your
window heads in a 10' wall.
7. Hire a designer who knows what he is doing. (Hard to find).
Glenn <"mgbeatty"@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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<"mgbeatty(nospam)"@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>Question: How much more to build from a labor standpoint if any.
>Assume 2x4 southern yellow pine studs with 1/2" sheetrock and brick or
>rock veneer.
>
>Are 9ft studs available, or would 10 footers have to be cut down.
>
>Trying to plan our dream home now. We definately don't want 8ft, but
>are wondering if 9 or 10 is better. Would like to go 10 if it doesn't
>raise the price considerably.
>
>Thanks for any input.
>
Have you considered cathedral ceilings instead of flat ones with high
walls. I have cathedral ceilings in almost every room in the house,
even the garage, and it looks great with T&G cedar lining. Walls are
standard 8'-1".
Joe Teixeira
2x4 southern yellow pine studs >with 1/2" sheetrock and brick or rock
veneer.
It's the brick or rock veneer that is going to run up the cost.
>Are 9ft studs available, or would 10 footers have to be cut down.
Yes 9' (104-1/4") and 10' (116-1/4") are generally available but it's not
always stocked so be sure the lumber yard has 'em when you need 'em or
you'll be cutting down 10's.
Paul Barry
quite a bit.
Peter Bucy
<"mgbeatty(nospam)"@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>Question: How much more to build from a labor standpoint if any.
>Assume 2x4 southern yellow pine studs with 1/2" sheetrock and brick or
>rock veneer.
>
>Are 9ft studs available, or would 10 footers have to be cut down.
>
>Trying to plan our dream home now. We definately don't want 8ft, but
>are wondering if 9 or 10 is better. Would like to go 10 if it doesn't
>raise the price considerably.
Ceiling elevations should be proportional to the area of the home and
the overall character of the home. Overall, a ceiling that is nine
feet high works better on the average home than taller ceilings
[assuming that you are referring to flat ceilings].
I usually go to ceilings of ten feet or higher when the home is
extremely large or the client specifies a lot of door transoms or the
style demands arched windows.
The cost of the additional can be substantial if you are using a
brick or other expensive exterior. It also drives up the cost of
drywall.
I can't quote an exact price, but for the average home, the extra
money would most likely be better spent on upgrading others areas of
the construction.
Peter A. Bucy - Home Builder
Charlotte, North Carolina