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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 05:46am | #1

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   hang it so the strength axis is perpendicular to your ceiling joists. Why not change to 16" centers if you can. Shouldnt sag anyway. Good luck.

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 07:27am | #2

   *Or if you do want it oriented the other way install 1x3 firring 16" on center perpendicular to the ceiling joists. John

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 07:38am | #3

   *JTango,Regardless of whether you choose 24" or 16", put blocking in every two feet perpendicular to the joists and make sure you break all your joints on a block.Bevel the butt joints. Clamp a straight edge to the sheet and set you skilsaw at a 45 degree bevel. Make sure your straight edge is straight -- often a wooden 4' level has a crown of a 32nd of an inch or so. Not much, but it makes for a frustrating experience of hanging plywood.Check it with a string.Above all, Have fun!Dan

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 07:43am | #4

   *I installed some ply-bead and believe it is good quality veneer ply.But I think the extra precautions suggested above are good ones. A few extra nails never hurt! The T&G joints in particular must be carefully concealed. And you really don't want your work to project FAKE.

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 08:01am | #5

   *Is 1x4 really enough, or would 2x4 be significantly better? I ask this question for my own purposes, not necessarily relating to the origional question.

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 08:57am | #6

   *Real beaded ceiling board is awful nice.

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 09:03am | #7

   *Yes. Of course, only 1 in 100 non-carps would ever notice. As if that matters....

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   Guest_ | Jun 19, 1999 10:40am | #8

   *1x4's could be better. If they are firmly secured and dry there will be much less of a chance of them twisting.