# Ceiling Details Catalog

**Source:** BD Architect Detail Library 2025
**Category:** 08 - Ceiling Details
**Total Files:** 25 .rvt details + 9 preview images
**Last Updated:** 2026-03-05

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## RVT Detail Files (removed_2026/)

### 2HR RATED SHAFTWALL CEILING / CHASE
- **File**: 2HR RATED SHAFTWALL CEILING_CHASE.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (fire-rated shaft assembly)
- **Components Used**: C-H studs, Type X GWB (multiple layers), shaft liner board, J-track, sealant
- **Key Elements**: 2-hour shaft wall assembly at ceiling plane, chase space, liner board, acoustic sealant
- **Drawing Complexity**: complex

### CEILING BRACING DETAIL
- **File**: CEILING BRACING DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: ACT/GWB (seismic/lateral bracing)
- **Components Used**: diagonal brace wire, compression post, hanger wire, grid tee, wall angle
- **Key Elements**: brace angle, attachment to structure, compression strut, spacing per seismic zone
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING DETAIL AS SHADE
- **File**: CEILING DETAIL AS SHADE.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: specialty (shade/canopy ceiling)
- **Components Used**: suspended shade panel, cable/rod hangers, edge trim, structure attachment
- **Key Elements**: shade panel profile, suspension method, edge treatment, clearance above
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING DETAIL MASTER SHOWER
- **File**: CEILING DETAIL MASTER SHOWER.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (moisture-resistant ceiling in wet area)
- **Components Used**: moisture-resistant GWB (MR or DensArmor), mold-resistant joint compound, vapor retarder, framing
- **Key Elements**: moisture barrier above ceiling, sealed penetrations, exhaust fan location, slope for condensation
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING DETAIL (Generic)
- **File**: CEILING DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (standard drywall ceiling)
- **Components Used**: GWB, joint compound, framing/furring, hanger wire, suspension clips
- **Key Elements**: framing layout, GWB attachment, finish level, perimeter condition
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### CEILING SOFFIT DETAIL @ UNITS
- **File**: CEILING SOFFIT DETAIL @ UNITS.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (soffit/bulkhead at residential units)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB, L-angle, blocking, corner bead, joint compound
- **Key Elements**: soffit framing to structure, vertical and horizontal GWB planes, corner bead, trim
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING / GWB HEADER
- **File**: CEILING_GWB HEADER.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (header/beam enclosure)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB, L-track, corner bead, blocking, sealant
- **Key Elements**: beam/duct enclosure framing, GWB wrap, corner conditions, attachment to structure
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING / SOFFIT DETAIL (GWB)
- **File**: CEILING_SOFFIT DETAIL (GWB).rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (soffit)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB, corner bead, joint compound, blocking
- **Key Elements**: soffit depth, framing method, connection to wall/ceiling, corner treatment
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING / SUPPORT GRID
- **File**: CEILING_SUPPORT GRID.rvt
- **Type**: section/plan
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (support grid detail)
- **Components Used**: main tee, cross tee, hanger wire, wall angle, hold-down clips
- **Key Elements**: grid spacing (2x2 or 2x4), hanger wire spacing, main tee splice, cross tee connection
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CEILING / TYP. AT KITCHENS
- **File**: CEILING_TYP. AT KITCHENS.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (kitchen ceiling with soffits)
- **Components Used**: GWB, metal framing, soffit at upper cabinets, recessed light housings, vent penetrations
- **Key Elements**: soffit above upper cabinets, recessed light rough-in, exhaust vent penetration, fire caulk
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### COVE LIGHT SOFFIT @ BEAM
- **File**: COVE LIGHT SOFFIT @ BEAM.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (cove lighting soffit)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB soffit, LED strip/rope light, cove profile, blocking
- **Key Elements**: cove light pocket dimensions, light source location, reflector surface, cove profile geometry
- **Drawing Complexity**: complex

### GYP. BD. SOFFIT
- **File**: GYP. BD. SOFFIT.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (basic soffit)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB, corner bead, joint compound
- **Key Elements**: soffit width, depth, framing attachment, corner treatment
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### SHAFT WALL HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY - 2-HR RATED STAIR SOFFITS
- **File**: SHAFT WALL HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLY-2-HR RATED STAIR SOFFITS.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (2-hour rated horizontal shaft assembly)
- **Components Used**: C-H studs (horizontal), shaft liner board, Type X GWB layers, J-track, sealant
- **Key Elements**: horizontal shaft wall at stair soffit, fire-rated assembly, liner board orientation, sealant joints
- **Drawing Complexity**: complex

### SOFFIT CONTROL JOINT
- **File**: SOFFIT CONTROL JOINT.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (control joint at soffit)
- **Components Used**: zinc control joint, GWB, sealant, backing
- **Key Elements**: control joint location, spacing (30' max per code), joint profile, sealant
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### SOFFIT CONTROL JOINT 2
- **File**: SOFFIT CONTROL JOINT 2.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (control joint variant)
- **Components Used**: zinc control joint, GWB, sealant, backing
- **Key Elements**: alternate control joint profile, application at change in direction
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### SOFFIT EXPANSION JOINT
- **File**: SOFFIT EXPANSION JOINT.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (expansion joint at soffit)
- **Components Used**: expansion joint cover, GWB, backing angle, compressible filler, sealant
- **Key Elements**: joint width, cover plate, movement accommodation, fire-rated if at rated assembly
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### SOFFIT EXPANSION JOINT 2
- **File**: SOFFIT EXPANSION JOINT 2.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (expansion joint variant)
- **Components Used**: expansion joint cover, GWB, backing, sealant
- **Key Elements**: alternate expansion joint detail, larger movement capacity
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### SOFFIT DETAIL
- **File**: SOFFIT DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (general soffit)
- **Components Used**: metal framing, GWB, corner bead, trim, blocking
- **Key Elements**: soffit configuration, framing attachment method, finish details
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### SOFFIT VENT
- **File**: SOFFIT VENT.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: exterior soffit (vented)
- **Components Used**: soffit panel, continuous vent strip, fascia, framing, insect screen
- **Key Elements**: vent area (1/150 or 1/300 of attic area), insect screen, air flow path
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### SUSPENDED CEILING HANGING DETAIL
- **File**: SUSPENDED CEILING HANGING DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (hanger detail)
- **Components Used**: hanger wire (#12 ga), main tee, wire tie/clip, structure above, toggle/anchor
- **Key Elements**: wire gauge, wire wrap method, attachment to structure, max spacing (4' o.c. typical)
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### TYP COVE LIGHT
- **File**: TYP COVE LIGHT.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (cove light detail)
- **Components Used**: GWB ledge, LED strip, blocking, cove profile
- **Key Elements**: light source setback, cove depth, reflective surface, power connection
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### TYP. CEILING DETAIL
- **File**: TYP. CEILING DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (typical ceiling-to-wall)
- **Components Used**: GWB ceiling, wall framing, perimeter angle/trim, joint compound, sealant
- **Key Elements**: ceiling-to-wall intersection, perimeter trim, acoustic sealant, control joint locations
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### TYP. GWB CEILING DETAIL
- **File**: TYP. GWB CEILING DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (standard gypsum board ceiling)
- **Components Used**: GWB, furring channel (hat channel), hanger wire, clips, wall angle
- **Key Elements**: furring channel spacing, GWB attachment (screws), hanger wire layout, perimeter condition
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### TYP. SOFFIT DETAIL
- **File**: TYP. SOFFIT DETAIL.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (typical soffit)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB, corner bead, blocking, sealant
- **Key Elements**: typical soffit construction, framing to structure, GWB layers, finish
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### SHOWER ENCLOSURE HEAD AT GYPSUM CEILING
- **File**: SHOWER_ENCLOSURE HEAD AT GYPSUM CEILING.rvt
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (shower enclosure head condition)
- **Components Used**: GWB ceiling, glass enclosure header, blocking, sealant, moisture-resistant GWB
- **Key Elements**: glass header attachment to ceiling, blocking for glass channel, sealant/waterproofing, MR GWB
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

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## Preview-Only Details

### CEILING ACCESS PANEL
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: ACT/GWB (access panel)
- **Components Used**: access door frame, hinged/removable panel, ceiling grid or GWB, trim
- **Key Elements**: frame type (surface or recessed), panel material (to match ceiling), latch, hinge
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### CEILING DETAIL AT HEADER (TYP.)
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (at structural header/beam)
- **Components Used**: GWB, metal framing, header/beam, furring, blocking, sealant
- **Key Elements**: ceiling attachment at beam, header wrap, transition to flat ceiling, fire caulk if rated
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### CHANGE IN CEILING HEIGHT FROM LAY-IN CEILING TO GYP. BOARD CEILING
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: ACT-to-GWB transition
- **Components Used**: ACT grid, GWB ceiling, transition framing, wall angle, GWB soffit at step
- **Key Elements**: height change transition, framing at step, grid termination, GWB wrap at vertical face
- **Drawing Complexity**: complex

### SUSPENDED CEILING - BRACING ASSEMBLY
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section/isometric
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (seismic bracing)
- **Components Used**: diagonal splay wires, compression posts, main tees, cross tees, structure connection
- **Key Elements**: 4-wire brace at intersections, compression strut, 12' max spacing, 45-degree angle
- **Drawing Complexity**: complex

### SUSPENDED CEILING PERIMETER DETAILS
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section (multiple conditions)
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (perimeter conditions)
- **Components Used**: wall angle, main tee, cross tee, hold-down clip, seismic clearance
- **Key Elements**: wall angle attachment, clearance for seismic (3/8" min), hold-down clips, perimeter trim options
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

### TYP. ACOUSTICAL CEILING DETAIL
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (standard acoustical ceiling tile)
- **Components Used**: 2x2 or 2x4 ceiling tile, main tee, cross tee, hanger wire, wall angle
- **Key Elements**: tile lay-in, grid system, hanger spacing, main tee spacing (4' o.c.), cross tee spacing
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### TYP. ACOUSTICAL CEILING EDGE DETAIL
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (edge/perimeter condition)
- **Components Used**: wall angle, cross tee, border tile, hanger wire near wall
- **Key Elements**: border tile width (min 1/2 tile), wall angle level, hanger near wall (max 8" from wall)
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### TYPICAL LOCATION IN ACT
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: plan
- **Ceiling System**: ACT (reflected ceiling plan detail)
- **Components Used**: ceiling grid, tiles, light fixtures, diffuser, sprinkler head
- **Key Elements**: fixture layout in grid, centering in tiles, sprinkler escutcheon, diffuser alignment
- **Drawing Complexity**: simple

### TYPICAL SOFFIT DETAIL
- **File**: (preview only)
- **Type**: section
- **Ceiling System**: GWB (soffit/bulkhead)
- **Components Used**: metal stud framing, GWB, corner bead, blocking, sealant, trim
- **Key Elements**: soffit framing to structure above, vertical GWB, horizontal GWB bottom, corner conditions
- **Drawing Complexity**: moderate

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## Summary Statistics

| Ceiling System | Count |
|---------------|-------|
| GWB (drywall) | 22 |
| ACT (acoustical tile) | 8 |
| Specialty (shade, cove) | 2 |
| Exterior soffit | 1 |
| ACT-to-GWB transition | 1 |
| **Total** | **34** |

| Detail Category | Count |
|----------------|-------|
| Soffit/bulkhead | 9 |
| Standard ceiling | 6 |
| Fire-rated assembly | 3 |
| Control/expansion joint | 4 |
| Cove lighting | 2 |
| Seismic/bracing | 2 |
| Suspended grid | 3 |
| Perimeter/edge | 2 |
| Access panel | 1 |
| Wet area ceiling | 2 |
| **Total** | **34** |

| Drawing Type | Count |
|-------------|-------|
| Section | 31 |
| Plan | 1 |
| Isometric | 1 |
| Multiple conditions | 1 |

| Fire Rating | Count |
|-------------|-------|
| 2-hour rated | 2 |
| 1-hour rated | 1 (per assembly) |
| Non-rated | 31 |
