How can I install a drop ceiling by my basement windows which are within a couple of inches of the existing joists without covering part of the window?

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How can I install a drop ceiling by my basement windows which are within a couple of inches of the existing joists without covering part of the window?

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From: Liz

Yes you can install a dropped ceiling in your basement you will either have to build a drop (elevation change) or slope the acoustical ceiling up to the top of the window (my preference).

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