Starting our new life

[cat fever]

Sounds like it should work out fine.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Is there an advantage to putting up sheetrock before the wood on the ceiling? I'm curious on why to spend the time and money to install the sheetrock first.

A few things;

More insulating value, less outside noise, waste less T&G wood, holds all the insulation where it belongs. (blown in the attic)

At least these are some of the things the builder and finish guys have told me.

I was wondering the same thing. Interesting thoughts on it.

Do you recall what thickness they used on the ceiling?

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I was a finish carpenter / contractor for years. Did many t&g ceilings. Some builders put up rock first, others did not. I could never get a good answer as to why for either method. I know it was easier to install the wood directly to the joists or rafters for the install. I knew exactly where to nail. We had a few warranty calls for loose and or warping boards on the ones that had Sheetrock behind them. Not one call-back or warranty issue on the ones secured directly to the structure.

I could never figure out if it was due to the different expansion / contraction properties or differences in moisture content.

Job looks great, beautiful doors. I'm following your build intently. Your progress is impressive. We are in process of building a small cottage / retirement home. We're going to use the same style of door, with black iron hardware.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I was a finish carpenter / contractor for years. Did many t&g ceilings. Some builders put up rock first, others did not. I could never get a good answer as to why for either method. I know it was easier to install the wood directly to the joists or rafters for the install. I knew exactly where to nail. We had a few warranty calls for loose and or warping boards on the ones that had Sheetrock behind them. Not one call-back or warranty issue on the ones secured directly to the structure.

I could never figure out if it was due to the different expansion / contraction properties or differences in moisture content.

Job looks great, beautiful doors. I'm following your build intently. Your progress is impressive. We are in process of building a small cottage / retirement home. We're going to use the same style of door, with black iron hardware.

I was thinking the carpenter could chalk line where the joists are so he could hit his nails through the sheetrock into the wood.

 

[cat fever]

Kyle,
I think the sheetrock was 1/2", just a guess though. The T&G was put up before paint so the installer was able to hit the trusses with no problem. (he was the framer of the house also)

Thanks LS,
Like I said in other post; this is the first home we've had that had finished wood work in it. So far we are very, very happy with how it's looking. :thumbsup:

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Looking at that ceiling makes me want to add some T&G to part of my family room.

 

[cat fever]

Looking at that ceiling makes me want to add some T&G to part of my family room.

Thanks Buckeye,

We have a "trayed" ceiling in the master bedroom and I'm thinking T&G would look real good in there. Goeduck ask about it a few posts back. I didn't think about it much then, but, the thought has been planted. I would do it after we move in.

 

[joeyd]

It keeps looking better and better! I look forward to more updates!!!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

My FR is partly 8ft ceiling with a room above, other part opens up to a vaulted ceiling. Original plan was a fireplace and stone up the end. So maybe Ill put TG on the vaulted.

Also thinking about my porch ceiling, that willctake a lot.

Question, did they start T&G from top or bottom?
Did they prefinish?
Could you give closeup on how they trimmed bottom and end edges?
Looks like you used flat with V edge.

 

[ovrszd]

I was wondering about the finish also? And did they predrill the holes for fastening?