On Nov 11, 9:45*am, "Pat" wrote:
"RickWeb" wrote in message

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Hi,

I have an idea for my basement ceiling and was wondering if anyone has
done something similar. I want access to the wires, pipes etc in the
basement ceiling and do not want to use the typical t-bar ceiling.

I was thinking about making ten I-Beams about 4 or 5 inches in height
out of wood and installing then to my floor joists. *They would be
spaced about 24" apart. I then plan to rest a piece of drywall (about
26" wide) on the top edge of the bottom plate of each I-Beam. *The
drywall would be suspended and easily removable. *The bottom plate of
the I-Beam is then stained to match the fireplace mantle, wet bar, and
built in book shelfs. I will need about ten I-Beams at 12 feet in
length (think of these as Main-T's) and I will then place shorter
wooden I-Beams as cross T's.

Anyone see an issue with this method? *My only concern is the sagging
of the drywall. *If it is spaced no more than 24" apart, do you think
it will sag?

So...wooden I-beams like below with drywall resting on the lower plate
of each I-Beam. *That's it.
__ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * __
_|_ _______________ _|_
* * * * * * drywall

Thanks,

Sheetrock is easy to repair. *Just install it and if you ever need access
cut a hole. *Replacing an entire ceiling is inexpensive.- Hide quoted text -

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Replacing an entire ceiling is inexpensive

Material wise, perhaps, but labor has a price - even if you are doing
it yourself.

Free DIY labor has other costs, such as time away from family and
friends or activities you enjoy. It's a quality of life issue.

It could even have monetary costs if you could be making money during
the time you're replacing the ceiling.

I like doing it myself, but when I stayed home to remodel the bathroom
while the rest of the family went skiing, there was indeed a cost - a
cost that has no payback period.