Finishing Basement - 8' or 9' Sheetrock?
Am taking the plunge and finishing my basement, have just started. You may see me on this board with many questions to come...
First is the size of drywall to buy. My ceiling is 9' tall to the joists with at least 1' of this holding pipes, electrical, duct work, etc. Have definitely decided on a drop ceiling. My neighbor recommended just getting 8' sheets to save money (the drop ceiling will cover the rest) - but in many places the sheetrock can easily go just about 9' to the top along the walls. I could use advice on what best to buy before I have 7500 lbs. of the stuff delivered. Am trying to do things right and purchase the paperless wallboard - so cost is a bit of an issue.
Second question is the vapor barrier. If I do use 8' sheets and a drop ceiling, do I actually create an opening at the top for moisture to form and drop down the walls? Is there anything good to do to remedy / patch up this top part? Some insulation possibly? The walls will have a nice coat of drylock on them first against the concrete part - it's a daylight basement with about 1/2 poured foundation, the other 1/2 framed.
Thank you in advance...