MiamiCuse wrote:
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). The labor involves cutting the 4x8 sheets to the porch
dimension, in some areas I have overhead hi-hats so those need to be cut.
For the most part it is pretty straight and uncomplicated. It does NOT
include the cost of painting the boards. The materials will be the boards
themselves which sells for about $22.00 per sheet in local lumber yards,
staple guns and nails. Now this works out to be $8/SF. This is more
expensive than laying tiles!

I asked the guy and he said hanging stuff upside down (the porch is 7 feet
from the floor reachable by hand without being on a ladder) is very
difficult and that is why its so expensive.

Anyone knows what the on going rate should be?

Thanks in advance,


I certainly would entertain more than one estimate. I would also want to
know the specifications on the T1-11.

My lumber yard sells it in 1/2" & 5/8", in either pine or fir. Fir 5/8"
is the most expensive, and can be bought in 4", 8", & 12" O.C. grooved.

I seen 3/8" pine being sold at one of the box stores. Just wonder if you
got a price, with no specifications. Or, was that $22 per sheet was for?

About 18 years ago, I used 5/8" fir on a house a had, and paid $28 per
4'x8'. I don't believe the price has come down since then.