USG makes a grid system for hanging drywall. The components are
just like a suspended ceiling grid, but a bit wider and designed
to screw drywall.

Go here and scroll down to USG drywall suspension ceiling system:
http://www.usg.com/resources/handboo...1&sectionNum=7

These materials may not be available at the Borg stores, but any
commercial drywall house will have it. You will need to know how
to install a square grid, but it is more forgiving than a lay-in
ceiling.

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"Brandon" wrote in message
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I am finishing a basement and had planned on drop ceiling, but
now I
am considering smooth if I can either frame out the ceiling
myself or
have someone do it for a reasonable cost.

I have a 9ft ceiling, and need to frame out at around 7.5-8ft to
get
below the ductworks/pipes etc. Some of it will be tray in the
larger
rooms.

I framed the walls in my basement, so I am assuming doing the
ceiling
is similar? But since it is over your head, there are probably
special considerations.

Any guides or photos on how to frame this out? I tried to
google but
did not have a lot of luck.

1) general code requirements?
2) size of boards, 2x4?
3) any maximum lengths or spacing between spans (ie can you span
a
16ft board across the room or should it be 8ft nailed to support
then
run another 8ft)?
4) how to hang/secure to joists?
5) can boards be nailed on ends or should I use hangers?

Framing a wall was not that difficult but a ceiling is pretty
important to get it right. Thanks for any help.