Want to put in a dropped ceiling with recessed tile and was wondering if there is a special space or distance the drop ceiling needs to be placed from the original height of the ceiling?
Want to put in a dropped ceiling with recessed tile and was wondering if there is a special space or distance the drop ceiling needs to be placed from the original height of the ceiling?
Framing the floor inside a crawlspace foundation keeps a gable-end addition close to grade.
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Ya need about two inches to easily get the tiles in, but if it has a light fixxture measure it, more like 5"..IIRC
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