Sheetrock & Ceiling
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:50 pm
Hello All,
Well we have started our remodeling project and so far so good. Removed paneling (insulation in walls is still nice and thick) - no rotted wood in walls or window frames etc.
2X3 outer studs and ceiling joists.
We are wanting to Sheetrock the ceiling - do we have to use furring strips? The guy we have working on our place did not put the strips down on our lumber/Sheetrock order he laid out for us. I printed out instructions from the Internet about how the furrings were laid out but he failed to write down the strips. So I am not sure if he thinks it does not have to be done or what. He remodeled his own mobile home but he said he put tongue & Groove White Pine on his ceilings.
I just want to make sure we are doing it the best way and properly. What size Sheetrock would be best and lightest 3/8", 1/2" or 5/8"?
And if we use 3/8" should we go 10" apart for furrings or is 12" fine for that size also?
Our ceilings are in great shape - never exposed to the elements as the mobile has been under full metal roof cover since placed new on foundation (late 60's model). He had a heck of a time even trying to break through the ceiling tiles to see where the joists were.
Please advise,
Thank you,
Laurie
Well we have started our remodeling project and so far so good. Removed paneling (insulation in walls is still nice and thick) - no rotted wood in walls or window frames etc.
2X3 outer studs and ceiling joists.
We are wanting to Sheetrock the ceiling - do we have to use furring strips? The guy we have working on our place did not put the strips down on our lumber/Sheetrock order he laid out for us. I printed out instructions from the Internet about how the furrings were laid out but he failed to write down the strips. So I am not sure if he thinks it does not have to be done or what. He remodeled his own mobile home but he said he put tongue & Groove White Pine on his ceilings.
I just want to make sure we are doing it the best way and properly. What size Sheetrock would be best and lightest 3/8", 1/2" or 5/8"?
And if we use 3/8" should we go 10" apart for furrings or is 12" fine for that size also?
Our ceilings are in great shape - never exposed to the elements as the mobile has been under full metal roof cover since placed new on foundation (late 60's model). He had a heck of a time even trying to break through the ceiling tiles to see where the joists were.
Please advise,
Thank you,
Laurie