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Expert: - 9/3/2008


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Dear Bruce,
I try to put dry wall on ceiling in the basement and want to make it as higher as it can go. Can I nail the dry wall directly onto the structure wood without leaving any space between the air duct (out-going and in-taking))and dry wall. Please advise. Thanks. JZ


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Hi JZ, I don't see any reason why you can't.  As long as the ducts don't show signs of moisture accumulation on them.  If the ducts are wet or get wet occasionally and don't have insulation on them, then you might want to insulate them before drywalling over the top of them.   I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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