How can I effectively address the ceiling around duct work in my project?
Asked by Arnoldo Robledo 
3 months ago
Last Updated: September 7, 2024
Do you have any advice for how to tackle the ceiling around the duct work?
Attach 2x4s to the joists to build a box around it. Try moving the smaller one up between the joists in the correct direction. Ensure the larger one is positioned as high as possible, if it’s not already.
I would suggest finding out the cross-section of the duct and exploring the possibility of replacing it with flatter, wider ductwork of the same area if it protrudes too much into the ceiling space.
In the past, what I did was paint the “ceiling” black including the ductwork. If you drywall the ceiling in the basement with a moisture problem, it might end up getting moldy.
This is the picture of when we purchased it 2 years ago, . Currently, it has spray insulation in the rafters and is coated with 3 layers of drylock.
Consider relocating ductwork and using the right flat rectangular ducts. You could place them in dropped soffits along the edges of the rooms
Maybe consider boxing it out