Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Barrel Vault Ceiling Arch Framing

Radiused 3/4 in plywood ribs at 16 in O.C., 2x4 continuous strongbacks, drywall nailer strips

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
18 parts and 114 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Check that the vault spring line is dead level down both sides of the hallway to avoid distorted arch geometry.
Provide solid backing at the intersection where the curved drywall meets the vertical sidewalls.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, framing & carpentry

Barrel Vault Ceiling Arch Framing

Radiused 3/4 in plywood ribs at 16 in O.C., 2x4 continuous strongbacks, drywall nailer strips

Time: 3 h 30 min
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3 × 3.5 m of floor and lay out the parts.
18 parts and 114 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a screwdrivers and a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a marker and a spirit level.
Check that the vault spring line is dead level down both sides of the hallway to avoid distorted arch geometry.
Provide solid backing at the intersection where the curved drywall meets the vertical sidewalls.