Furring Strips Under Plank Ceiling?

bob_cntrctr

Gentlemen,

Doing a gut and restore project. For the ceiling, I usually do the usual - expose the joists, then new furring strips and drywall. But this place has something new for me - a plank ceiling hidden under a layer of paperboard. 1"x12"x10' solid wood planks nailed up to the joists covering the entire ceiling area. I have no desire to rip it all down. This is on the second floor, so above the planks is the attic insulation.

Question is - screw the drywall directly to the wood planks? (after making sure they're secure) Or would you go ahead and add furring strips anyway?

Thanks.

genecarp

if the planks are secure and straight, (not cupped, edges hanging down etcc). rock over. why remove, unless of coarse you are doing alot of lighting, hihats .....

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bob_cntrctr

Exactly what I was thinking, but wondered if someone might have compelling reasons not to. Thanks.