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    WMorg555 Posts: 105, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 25, 2008, 03:14 PM
    How to drywall basement
    How do you drywall a basement ceiling with exposed pipes and wiring in the form of armored cable. Is it possible to do it as a type of drop ceiling? Is there a way to sheetrock part of the ceiling and do a drop ceiling where most of the plumbing and light fixtures are? Thanks, any suggestions would be appreciated.

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    Sep 25, 2008, 03:40 PM

    If you have junction boxes, you can't cover, but can relocate, How about suspended ceiling, it will allow access to electrical, plumbing, TV, Sat, Phone, speakers and alarm in the future.
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    Sep 25, 2008, 03:54 PM

    I would agree that a suspened ceiling is a good option. I just looked at a new system that uses drop down panels but is plastic tracking screwed directly to the rafters above.
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