I could use some help on installing 1×6 T&G pine ceilings. I have put up quite a bit of it and am still not sure which method is best. Should you start at the bottom of a cathedral ceiling or at the top? In rooms where the two sides meet at the top it would seem best to start at the top and work down. On others it does not seem to make any difference except to place the ripped board in whichever place is least noticeable. I used 2.5 ” 16g finish nails to shoot to the bottom chord with truss spacing 24″. What is the ideal # of these to shoot into each chord? I have six-mil poly stapled to the bottom chord and about 10 inches of cocoon cellulose insulation.
I am getting ready to install some more for a customer and could use some sage advice.
Thanks!
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Old carp I worked with once said start all finish work with all the closest to eyelevel stuff first.......ie any discrepancies you may have keep em out of sight.....seems like it would make more sense to start at the bottom & work up......when you get to the last board at the apex its much more forgiving when you are splaying it.
Nailing sequence would probably be best with two every board...prevents cupping.
Happy Nailing !
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Thanks for the good advice. I didn't mention that this was beadboard and any differences in width are really noticeable at the top, especially when mirrored to the other side starting back down. I covered the apex with a small mull strip which would not have been necessary. Wife and I put up almost one mile of eastern white pine here in the house. Sure did learn to love the finish nailer.
From a nail holding point it seemed that working from the bottom put the nail at a better angle but the weakest part is the thin tongue area.