Your ceiling project in Lubbock begins with a layout marked on the ceiling to show where beams or planking will align with walls, windows, and light fixtures. Solid beams are bolted through drywall into joists, while hollow faux beams are built in three-sided boxes and slipped over a mounting cleat fastened to the ceiling. Planking runs perpendicular to joists and is nailed through the tongue so fasteners stay hidden once the next board locks into place.

After installation, you will notice that the ceiling no longer feels like an afterthought and that sound in the room becomes quieter and less sharp. Wood surfaces absorb some noise and break up the flatness that makes conversations echo in large spaces with hard floors and tall ceilings.

TTT Construction stains or paints wood before installation to avoid drips on flooring and furniture, and cuts around electrical boxes so fixtures mount flush without spacers or adapters. The work does not include moving ductwork or structural modifications to joists, though blocking can be added where joists do not align with your desired beam spacing. The result is a ceiling that looks like it was part of the original design rather than added later.

Homeowners in Lubbock often ask about weight limits, how wood affects ceiling height, and what happens when wiring or HVAC is in the way, so the answers below cover the factors that determine whether your ceiling can support the treatment you want.

How much weight can a ceiling hold for beams?
Ceiling joists in most Lubbock homes can support solid wood beams when fastened with lag bolts into the center of the joist. Faux beams weigh much less and can be mounted to drywall with heavy-duty toggle anchors if joist spacing does not align.

What is the difference between solid and faux beams?
Solid beams are single pieces of lumber that carry actual weight and cost more due to material and labor. Faux beams are hollow boxes built from three boards and look identical from below but weigh less and install faster.

How much ceiling height do you lose with planking?
Tongue-and-groove planking typically adds one to two inches in depth depending on whether strapping is needed to level the surface. You lose additional height if insulation or wiring requires furring strips before planking is applied.

What happens to recessed lights when you add wood?
Recessed cans are left in place and wood is cut around the trim ring so the fixture sits flush with the new surface. If the can is too shallow, an extension kit is installed to bring the light down to the level of the wood.

Can you stain ceiling wood to match existing trim?
Yes, though you may need to apply multiple coats or use a tinted stain to match older trim that has darkened over time. TTT Construction tests stain on sample boards before applying it to the full installation.

TTT Construction maps joist locations and cuts around obstacles so wood mounts securely and fits tightly against walls and fixtures. If you are ready to add ceiling treatments that change how a room feels without lowering usable height too much, contact TTT Construction to review your options in Lubbock.