I had precisely the same situation in my basement where I needed access to
wiring and plumbing. I installed a suspended ceiling. The cost was not out
of line and the job was easy to do. I think it's much better than standard
ceiling tile. In fact the other half of the basement has regular tile and I
am planning on taking it out and using a suspended ceiling even though there
is no need for access there.
Hanging the support struts is a lot less work than nailing in lath strips. .
One thing to watch...
You need manoeuvring room for the panels. The struts for the panels have to
be at least 6 inches below the joists.


"barry martin" wrote in message
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Scott:

S I have a utility room that I am finishing. One of the last pieces is
what
S type of ceiling to install. I originally was going to put in a drop
S ceiling, but am now considering throwing up some 1x3s and attaching
ceiling
S tile. My reasons are that it will be an easier install, cheaper and
will
S probably look nicer. My hesitation on this is that it would be nice
to hav

S the suspended ceiling in this room to easily be able to get at where
the
S electrical runs from the circuit box are, as the main circuit box is
in thi

S rooom and all the circuits in the house run from this room.
S
S What are people's feelings towards having this easily accessible via
a
S suspended ceiling as opposed to having to remove some pieces of
"permanent"
S ceiling tile if there were to be a problem/upgrade needed
electrically?

If there is even the remotest possibility I would need to access above
the ceiling I would try to have a passageway. How about a removable
panel like what is frequently used to get into an attic? You could
have your less expensive permanent ceiling with the convenience of a
suspended ceiling for access.

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