Framing
Turbo-House Air Inlet
6
MV2308A
Chore-Time recommends insulation in BOTH the ceiling and the roof line of the attic for best year-round
air system performance and temperature distribution control.
Figure 1 below
shows a cross-section of the
TURBO-HOUSE Air Inlet ceiling construction options for blown insulation and rigid styrofoam board
insulation.
Ceiling Slot Width
Installation of a mounting board (2 x 4) must allow room to secure ramp hanger
shown in Figure
1
to the outside face of the 2 x 4 [45 x 90 mm] board. Measurements are shown for 6" and 9"
systems.
Framing
Important!
MT2308-001 3/07
2" X 4" Board
(Fasten Between Trusses)
Rigid Board Insulation
Ceiling Vapor Barrier
(Plastic Sheet)
13" [330 mm]
3/32 min.
[2.4 mm]
CEILING WITH RIGID INSULATION
CEILING WITH BLOWN INSULATION
1/4" [6.35 mm] Plywood Blocking Board
(For Blown Insulation)
(Fasten Between Trusses)
5.5 " (140 mm)
9 " (229 mm)
3/32" min.
[2.4 mm]
1-1/32 min.
[27.8 mm]
Clearance required for
mounting Ramp Hanger.
Ceiling Sheet
Metal
13" [330 mm]
Ramp Hanger
Blown Insulation
Ceiling Vapor Barrier
(Plastic Sheet)
Continuous 2" x 4" Mounting Board
(Fasten to Bottom of Truss Cords)
Continuous 2" x 4" Mounting Board
(Fasten to Bottom of Truss Cords)
Clearance required for
mounting Ramp Hanger.
6 " [152 mm]
1-1/32 min.
[27.8 mm]
Figure 1. Ceiling Framing
8.5 " (216 mm)
6 " (152 mm)
16" [406 mm]
9" [229 mm]
9" [229 mm]
16" [406 mm]
6" [152 mm]
