Groin Vault Ceiling Framing

Enter the location place where the groin ceiling will be installed in your project for example.

Groin vault ceiling framing.

There s nothing new about groin vault ceilings vaulted construction using barrel and groin vaults and sometimes domes to distribute the weight of the ceiling and roof is an ancient form of building once used extensively by the romans the above is a quote from. How to measure a groin vault ceiling. The beautiful beige groin vault ceiling of this kitchen has minute intricate details that enhance the elegance of this room and provides an earthy contrast for the black wood cabinetry of the kitchen island and l shaped peninsula with a backsplash of a similar tone to the ceiling. He even added a few cripple studs to support the groin to the ceiling joists above.

Vault intersections can be an inside or outside groin both use the same process to create a template. Measure the long side of your groin vault to the nearest 1 8. With a smile from daryl and a nod of approval we were done. Choose a rise for your groin ceiling kit to the nearest 1 8.

Daryl has officially completed his first groin vault. A groin is the curved intersection of the two vaults. Office of the curator website u s.