2006-08-09 14:48:42 · 5 answers · asked by sean R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You didn't mention what kind of existing ceiling you have.Some older homes, I mean from 70's and 80's,had suspended ceilings put in to hide the floor joists, duct work, and pipes.These can use 6 to 12 inches up in the installation.If that is the case,remove the old ceiling,and install a newer product,with less suspension room.You may have to reroute or replace some existing ductwork,but the new flexible ducts are very easy to install,and don't use as much space-but check to see that your furnace can produce the higher air-flow needed for these.
Worse case scenario-the existing ceiling is drywall,or similar,attached directly to floor joists already,no room to go up,or down....
2006-08-10 02:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by foxspearman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. The basement ceiling is actually the floor supports for the first floor.
It would be major cost to dig lower.
2006-08-09 23:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by Casey L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can dig down in some spots but you need to be careful for any gas pipes you should call the gas company to check for pipes first and you should have a professional do it you don't want the house to fall on you.
2006-08-09 21:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by what is the good word? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a contractor to gut the entire house and rebuild it.
2006-08-09 21:54:30 · answer #4 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dig down. New foundation....Lots of work, forget about it.
2006-08-09 23:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by droolie_da_dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋