Building Boxed Ceiling Beams | DoItYourself
· Step 2 - Attach the Boxed Ceiling Beam. Typically, the boxed ceiling beams are installed by first attaching a nailer, usually a 2x4-inch piece, to ceiling joists using nails or deck screws. When the three-sided boxed beam has been constructed it is placed over the nailer and fastened with wood glue, nails, or screws. Step 3 - Construct Box Beams