suspended ceiling

[Farwell]

Dave D,
I agree with using 7/16 OSB as being the cheapest way to go. My 30x40 pole barn has that on the ceiling. I haven't painted it but I have seen painted OSB, if done right it looks real good and it is hard to tell that it is OSB.
I priced the 2 part panel system, and it is definitely expensive when compared to the OSB method.
Paddy,
I agree with you about the drywall being fire proof. I use 5/8" with the fire retardant in any area where fire danger is a potential. It is not the cheapest way to go but when finished correctly it will probably look better than most other ceilings. ( I am not too good at taping and finishing drywall seams)
David B

 

[ericbx1500]

Dave D,
I agree with using 7/16 OSB as being the cheapest way to go. My 30x40 pole barn has that on the ceiling.
David B

David do you have any pic's of your ceiling?

 

[Farwell]

David do you have any pic's of your ceiling?

Eric,
Sorry if I misled you, I do not have the ceiling, I was researching the ceiling a couple of years ago for a basement remodel that hasn't yet taken place. I start early on all of my projects. I can tell you that it looks just like any suspended ceiling, depending on the panel you choose. If you visit HD often, check with the special order department to see if they can still get the product and if they have literature on it. It was in stock at the local HD three years ago but I haven't seen it lately.
David B

 

[kmdigital]

Another big problem with acoustical tile suspended ceilings is that in any high humidity environment the tiles will sag over time, and that looks like crap. They work well in an office environment because these are heated/air conditioned year around, but I guarantee you that in shop within a few years they would be sagging very noticably.

They also sag a lot in residential basements also because of the humidity. They sag due to the moisture both gradually softens them and makes them heavier. Use something like OSB or metal in a shop.

 

[ericbx1500]

Anybody have pics of a suspended ceiling with OSB as tiles?

 

[CharlieTR]

I'd go with sheet rock. OSB has to be way higher than sheetrock.
Even if you have to use 5/8" sheetrock. Last time I looked the OSB was $12.00 per sheet and rock was $3.90 per sheet.

Like Paddy said renting a sheetrock hoist will let one person do that job in a day.

 

[FULLPULL]

I think USG sheetrock brand makes a insulation panel with a vinyl face this would not be as heavy and if you go to a commercial sales they have clips that may hold the tile in the grid.It maybe better in the dampness too.

 

[kmdigital]

I'd go with sheet rock. OSB has to be way higher than sheetrock.
Even if you have to use 5/8" sheetrock. Last time I looked the OSB was $12.00 per sheet and rock was $3.90 per sheet.

Like Paddy said renting a sheetrock hoist will let one person do that job in a day.

Around here OSB is quite a bit cheaper then sheetrock, and it sure is a lot more durable. 7/16 OSB is around $5.65 for a 4x8 sheet, and 1/2 drywall is around $8

 

[dqdave1]

You can use drop ceiling grids and drop in vinyl coated sheetrock panels; they use them in restaurants; they are fireproof, easy to install, will not blow out.

 

[Raddad]

You're in Michigan, dude. Insulate and drywall with interior 1/2 ceilling drywall. There are sag resistant types available in 1/2" by 8' and 12' sheets from USG. I'm in Michigan and am doing the same thing in my sons shop. We put in a 60,000 BTU ceiling mounted furnace with R19 in the ceiling and R13 in the walls. Drywall is better than OSB because when you fire tape it it stops air infiltration and saves on heat bills. In a shop stoping the drafts is as important as insulating. You can't just insulate and not cover it or the squirrels will tear up your insulation. His shop is 28" by 32" with a 10" ceiling and the furnace works just fine to heat that size shop. We are doing everything up to code. Drywall will be much cheeper than any other covering also.

Is there a reason your trying to avoid drywall?