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I want to finish the ceiling in my basement workshop. At the moment
the ceiling is exposed. There is insulation in the joist bays above
along with the usual assortment of plumbing matters.

I am hesitant about sheetrocking the ceiling because of the potential
need to access utilities in the ceiling. T1-11 has the same problems.
One option would be to keep the ceiling open, which would not be a huge
deal but I would like to cover the exposed insulation.


Here's betting that, barring a plumbing cleanout, you'll never have to.
However, it's not your house if you have insurance, so check your local
codes. You may have no choice but to put sheetrock in. Of course you can
make it in 4x4 or 2x4 for handling, and "T" molding it up in a
suspended-type imitation for access. By the time you get there, you may
appreciate the plastic-faced fiberglass type that comes 4x2 a bit more, and
pay the difference. Sheds dust pretty well, meets codes for ceilings.