That is also in the plans.Sounds like the advice you want would be better provided by calling a residential real estate agent in your area and asking what a Drop Ceiling versus Drywall does to the resale value of homes in your area.
Personally, I can't see it affecting the valuation by more than a couple hundred bucks either way, but that's me.
there's always somerthing to fix later, weather it be age, a bad plumbimg job, kids spilling water out the tub, men missing {not me though} all that sorta stuff......fixed lots and lots of these ceilings im my day, can be expensive repairs somethimes, especially if you get into stipple and stuff, just saying,,,,,,can save your self alot of aggravation with a BASEMENT ceilingWhat kind of aggravation are you talking about specifically? If the plumbing and electrical work is done correctly the first time, then there is nothing to fix later.
Good plan. In my case the master bedroom was over the basement recroom so I also installed a nice layer of Roxul's Safe-n-sound mineral fibre insulation in the ceiling. Now even if the tv is uncomfortably loud (for me anyways) you can hardly hear anything in the bedroom.Another consideration might be what the basement will be used for. If it's for a kids playroom, a teen's bedroom or even your entertainment room (big screen TV, stereo, etc.) you may want to consider the drywall as it is more soundproof than a dropped ceiling. There is a product out now called "Quiet Rock" which combines qualities of both drywall and a sound deadenng material together.
With live knob and tube I'm surprised his insurance company will insure him. My friend bought a house with it and the insurance company said you have x days to replace it or you're cut-off.The hardwired SD mount to a junction box.
I do agree though that it's best to do the job properly and eliminate junction boxes.
I was in a basement recently where a Contractor friend of mine is working. I've never seen a bigger electrical disaster in my life.
House is circa 1920, and it's got hot knob and tube, wiring from the 50's and 60's and a pile of Romex hanging everywhere. Totally shit job, terrible. The whole house needs to be rewired, but the owner thinks he's good to go. Some people amaze me with how stupid they are.
I live in High Park. I can ASSURE you that 80% or more of the houses around here are still utilizing some or all knob and tube.With live knob and tube I'm surprised his insurance company will insure him. My friend bought a house with it and the insurance company said you have x days to replace it or you're cut-off.
Yes they were.Back then we had those stapled on 12"x12" ceiling tiles!
You're right that there's lots of houses with it, but from what I've seen when someone buys a place with it, the insurance makes the new owner upgrade. Same deal with 60A services. It may not be universal, but I know it's very common.I live in High Park. I can ASSURE you that 80% or more of the houses around here are still utilizing some or all knob and tube.
I have a bit left, but it's in a room I'm going to tear down in the very near future, so no big problem.
Roxul has some great products. They are easier to use and more use specific over traditonal materials (pink fibreglass).Good plan. In my case the master bedroom was over the basement recroom so I also installed a nice layer of Roxul's Safe-n-sound mineral fibre insulation in the ceiling. Now even if the tv is uncomfortably loud (for me anyways) you can hardly hear anything in the bedroom.
Strictly on a looks basis properly finished drywalled ceilings look much better. IMO drop ceilings look to industrial/office like.Strictly on a looks basis, which is better for a residential basement.
