Question on finishing basements with ceilings that are too low for code ...
Feb 26, 2012 · My basement has ~6'6'' ceilings with beam and duct work that come down to 6'1''. It's clean and dry and feels perfect for a small family room/office space. I'd like to do a full finish with …
trying to get more headroom on split level basement stairs..
May 19, 2023 · The basements have a low ceiling height. As you walk down the concrete steps (4 steps only) if you do not duck your head you will hit the low ceiling joists (the first joist, which is behind …
Obnoxiously low basement ceiling height....Finishing...
Aug 19, 2012 · You could lower the basement floor about 18 inches, excavating under the foundation and putting in new footing and building a foundation extension downward using concrete blocks (or …
Low Basement Ceiling. Can I finish it? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Dec 31, 2021 · My goal has been to finish our basement and add a couple rooms of legal square footage to our house. But, the joists in the basement are too low for that. The bottom of the joists are …
Drop Ceiling - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Nov 26, 2023 · I did a drop ceiling in the basement of an old house and butted it right up to the lowest point (ductwork). You can, like stated, just slide tiles to the side. You can also cut/bend the locking …
Is there anything in the IRC that states a basement ceiling must be ...
Feb 27, 2024 · I'm finishing a small area of my basement that has a low ceiling height due to the sunken room above it - roughly 80" floor to joist. My town has a requirement that for existing basements, the …
Lighting for a VERY low basement ceiling - DIY Home Improvement …
Oct 22, 2017 · The lamp holders were wired in simple series, switch to light to light, etc. One of the problems here is that the basement ceiling is very low--as low as 73-74" to unfinished rafters (90+% …
Basement ceiling - which is better for low ceiling, drop...
Oct 27, 2022 · Hello Everyone, we have a 8 foot ceiling in basement with vents hanging down the joists at some places. I would like to have the ceiling covered and checking which option is better which do …
Interior basement door under a low ceiling - DIY Home Improvement …
Mar 25, 2015 · I'm in the process of building a storage room in a basement that has very low ceilings--the ceiling clearance where I'm putting the wall is no higher than 77". Would the best bet to be to …
Is it a bad idea to have low shower in basement ? Help...
Jan 23, 2021 · Help! Planning a basement remodeling project. My basement is already roughed in, but right above the shower is duct work about 7ft 1inch above the floor Should I 1) install the shower with …