"Mikepier" wrote in message
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I have an ongoing project in my basement and was considering framing
out my HVAC ductwork. I was considering using furring hat channels
like this.
http://www.phillipsmfg.com/images/pr...chan/78DWC.jpg

The furring strip is only 7/8" thick. My main concern was fastening
these directly to the ductwork using small "zip" screws. Are there any
drawbacks drilling into the ductwork? Are these furring channels a
good idea? I figured it would be a lot easier framing than using wood
for framing.

You are gonna put the hat channel directly on the duct ?? NOT a good
idea....You need to hang the framing off the floor joists.....Why not just
do a suspended ceiling ???Much easier to frame around duct work..Though it
does lend a commercial look to it...You could just sheetrock around and over
it and leave it exposed and just paint it white....Don't screw framing to
the duct work though....A BIG no no....