Better to

Immediately make a reservation, sticker tiles directly on a board or beam is an extreme case, it is advisable to avoid it. The fact is that the tree «breathes», the width of the wooden board (timber) is very much dependent on air humidity. In addition, newly built wooden structures eventually give a shrinkage (for walls — 5 cm per meter of height). Therefore, it is much better to use a plywood base for tiles.