That is what we did with the 2 4 across the top of our closet ceiling.
Installing real wood beams on ceiling.
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The faux beams are installed on the ceiling via a ledger board attached to the ceiling.
Secure the barn beam to the 2 4 s.
The hollow beam fits over the ledger.
Measure and mark the ceiling where you intend to install the beams.
How to install barn beams on a ceiling step 5.
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The 2 4 then recesses into the u of the beam that was notched out.
How to install a ceiling beam.
Stretch a chalk line across the ceiling and snap it to keep lines even and to mark the necessary grids.
Anchor the 2 4 with star bit wood screws and make sure to hit studs.
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Nailers are thin strips of wood that the beam will fit over snugly.
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Ceilings of this type will not support solid wood beams.