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11-02-2009, 01:25 PM
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Basement ceiling question
I am finishing an unfinished room in my basement putting up drywall and it is time to cover the ceiling. Since it is a basement I have decided to install drop ceiling. I have decided on the ceiling height, however I do have a question. Can someone tell me what the two 2x4's coming down from the ceiling are? They are attached to the joists with small metal strips. For the life of me I can't figure out what their purpose is. The only thing I can come up with is that they may have something to do with the fact that on the exact same spot upstairs is the landing area from the steps. Can anyone shed some light? Is it ok to cut 5" off of the bottom of these?
Here is a photo. 
Thanks in advance
Ari
Last edited by aggst1; 11-02-2009 at 01:46 PM.
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11-02-2009, 01:40 PM
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aggst1....An answer requires a photo of the offending 2x4's.
A correct answer requires you finish your profile. 
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11-02-2009, 01:40 PM
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Probably the ends of the framing for the newel post, brought through the floor to give stability and strength.
http://www.rd.com/57548/article57548.html
Be safe, Gary
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11-02-2009, 01:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 12penny
aggst1....An answer requires a photo of the offending 2x4's.
A correct answer requires you finish your profile. |
My apologies for the delay. I have now posted a photo. I will be finishing my profile in a couple of minutes. Thanks for the quick responses
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11-02-2009, 01:53 PM
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Just to clarify, the posts do not appear to extend through the subfloor of the upstairs.
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11-02-2009, 01:56 PM
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aggst1...I have no idea.
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11-02-2009, 05:19 PM
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Anyone have an idea?
Here is another photo from a different angle
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11-02-2009, 07:31 PM
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If they don't go through the floor, they are from the electrician holding up his wire spool for ease of pulling wire rotating on a pipe. Newer ones have a swivel and just hang from a joist.
Cut them off.
Be safe, Gary
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11-02-2009, 08:39 PM
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Yeah! Get rid of that stuff. Drop that ceiling!
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