On 12/23/2004 10:43 AM US(ET), Dick Smyth took fingers to keys, and=20
typed the following:

I had precisely the same situation in my basement where I needed access =
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wiring and plumbing. I installed a suspended ceiling. The cost was not o=
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of line and the job was easy to do. I think it's much better than standa=
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ceiling tile. In fact the other half of the basement has regular tile a=
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am planning on taking it out and using a suspended ceiling even though t=
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is no need for access there.
Hanging the support struts is a lot less work than nailing in lath strip=
s. .
One thing to watch...
You need manoeuvring room for the panels. The struts for the panels have=
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be at least 6 inches below the joists.
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Not necessarily. In my basement, the height between the joists and the=20
face of my panels is 3". They are lifted just enough to clear the tracks =

and then slid to the side. If I have to remove a panel, I just remove=20
one of the short pieces of track.

"barry martin" wrote in message=20
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Scott:

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

S the suspended ceiling in this room to easily be able to get at wher=
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the
S electrical runs from the circuit box are, as the main circuit box i=
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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 vi=
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a
S suspended ceiling as opposed to having to remove some pieces of=20
"permanent"
S ceiling tile if there were to be a problem/upgrade needed=20
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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