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Posted by HerHusband on May 20, 2007, 12:51 pm
Hi MC,
> I need to install T1-11 boards as ceiling in a porch area. I have
> about 800 SF of porch space and I was quoted a price of $6500 to
> install it (labor + material).
I do all my own work, so I have no idea what the going rate is for a job
like that. But, that price seems really high to me. If I were faced with
that kind of quote, I'd do the work myself.
> The labor involves cutting the 4x8 sheets to the porch dimension
Easily done with a chalkline and a circular saw. Use a straight-edge to
make the cuts if you want "table saw results".
> I have overhead hi-hats so those need to be cut.
Not sure what a hi-hat is, but it could probably be cut using the
circular saw or a handheld jigsaw.
> staple guns and nails.
Air nailers make the work faster, but it could be nailed by hand just as
eaily. Of course, you can always rent a compressor and nailer for a one
time job like that. Or use a drill and screws.
> hanging stuff upside down (the porch is 7 feet from the floor
> reachable by hand without being on a ladder) is very difficult
I installed plywood sheets on the underside of our porch roof. It's
"awkward", but not really difficult. I installed a support board on one
edge, slipped the plywood up under it, and held it in place till I had a
few nails in it.
Since you have a larger porch to do, I'd recommend renting a drywall
lift. You set the sheet on the lift, crank the wheel to raise it tight
against the ceiling, and start nailing. Makes it easy to do jobs like
that by yourself, even for high sloped ceilings.
On the other hand, if the size of the sheets is the most daunting part of
the job, you could always use T&G boards on the ceiling. A bit more cost,
but easier to install, and a much nicer look.
Anyway, if you can't find a contractor to do the job at a reasonable
rate, and you aren't interested or able to do the job yourself, you might
check your local newspapers for a "handyman". They advertise in our local
Nickel Ads, and other small town papers, and you might be able to find
someone on your local Craigs List too.
Good luck,
Anthony
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