Installing 10' ceiling . . ..

[Steve DeMars]

Thanks

I'm really leaning toward the drywall lift . . . I have a short time span before I return to work . . . storms are popping up everywhere & I'm an adjuster . . .

Thanks, Steve

[jimmy]

Thanks. Those 3 ten footers almost killed me. :) But if you are fit and your standing bench is a long enough you can do it.

[Steve DeMars]

Condescending insults are not conversing . . . .

[Steve DeMars]

[Steve DeMars]

I'm not in that good of shape . . . . But I must say that is a very creative way of getting the job done . . .

[Locutus]

Whatever dude. I'm done with you.

[Steve DeMars]

The king has spoken . . . oh yes your master . . . Trekie moron . . .

[Locutus]

So now you are going through my past posts on here and replying with non-sensical comments?

Jeez, I apologize already.

[Steve DeMars]

Apology accepted . . .

And yes I am having a horrible day . . . In the past I lined up "friends" to help with ceiling NO SHOW ! ! ! Hired a guy, NO SHOW ! ! !

This has been going on for over a month and my permitt is expiring . . . can not be re-newed thanks to new building codes caused by Katrina . . .

Now you see why I'm a little ticked over you first replies . .

And yes I am somewhat mentally disturbed, that is what is required to do what I do for a living . . . we all have built in bullshit/asshole detector, so sometimes we do not appear the nicest of people when you lift our rock and poke at us . . .

Take care, Steve

[Locutus]

Np, I know what it's like to have not have people show. Everyone talks about how bad the economy is, yet I can't ever get anyone to show up to work!

[Frank Drackman]

When I have to do something like this I make what I call dummies but I am sure that there is a real name. Basically 12 foot 2x4 s cut to the correct height, with a 4 foot "T" at the top. the "T" should be wrapped in something soft to protect the wood. Make a bunch of them and prop up the panels with the dummies while you screw in place.

[Tim Taylor]

Exactly what I was going to suggest, but after the argument, I'm staying outta of it!!! I did my basement by myself with 12' 5/8" drywall.

[Chip Chester]

As those below have said... lift is best, if available. T-shaped sticks, of whatever name, work too. To help with the T-shaped sticks, use a cleat at the "end you're not at." A 1 x 3, screwed to the support/joist at the edge of the last panel, but flush with the lower surface of that panel. Makes a little 1/2" pocket for the next sheet to go in. Slide the edge of the new sheet in the pocket, then, while keeping some pressure to keep it seated, walk underneath it, pushing it up and then introducing the T-stick to hold up the loose end. Once that's up and wedged in, you can tap the edges with a block and hammer to line things up, add another T-stick if needed to reduce bowing, and fasten away. The two or three screws holding the cleat in either dig dents for themselves, or provide 1/8" spacing between panels, which ever you prefer.

The cleat serves to keep things relatively steady while wedging the T-sticks, rather than having two spindly, wobbly things holding up a sheet that's swaying dangerously because it's not tight against the ceiling yet. Been there, done that, got the t-shrit.

ASCII drawing attempt:

========|__ ===== old sheet pocket new sheet

Bet that'll look good...

When doing things like this, alone, I usually pre-dial 911 and put my phone where I'll fall on the "send" button...

"Chip"

[Steve DeMars]

Thanks . . . as to the 1/8" spacing . . so far on my walls I have not been spacing . . . my therory is that since the shop is not climate controlled yet . . . with the high humidity as a norm here in Louisiana, I am assuming when I A/C the shop, remove moisture, I will start seeing a gap anyway . . . any thoughts on that . . .

Steve

[Steve DeMars]

Thanks I appreciate it . . . Steve

[jimmy]

But was it a ten foot ceiling? Those 2 extra feet are a killer. I'm not sure I could even lift one end of 12' 5/8 drywall.

[Locutus]

Why not just use drywall on the ceiling? I can see some durability benefits using ply on the walls, but not the ceiling. Is drywall still hard to come by down there?

[Steve DeMars]

It is actually more expensive than Luan . . . . Have thought of doing it, but I think my luck may be better handling Luan. Not worried about the lights, I'm using electronic ballast (no heat). If I were using magnetic ballast, I would have to go with drywall or fir out with it . . .

I am still trying to get a price from a guy to install drywall . . . I think drywall would help with the sound also . . .

Thanks Steve

[Tim Taylor]

Well no, it's only 8 foot, but the whole point is how you and I both did it. And yes, it was a bitch, I hurt for a week, but it had to be done and that's the way I thought of. I was working nights, and everybody I knew that could help worked days, so what are you going to do. And if your thinking why

5/8", it was free. I did my whole basement, ceil>

[phildcrowNOSPAM]

Well, I'm in BR, and I've got some free time. My folks live on the Northshore. That's only 11 sheets--should take no time at all. Send me an email if you like--remove the obvious.

-Phil Crow