Low ceiling under HVAC

I have a small passageway that is 5' wide that i want to put a ceiling underneath. The HVAC supply and return vents take up 4' of it in a basement, and I can't really get the space for a drop ceiling because i can't access inbetween the trunk and supply to tie the supports in. I was thinking of doing a 45 degree 3" wide crown molding type look against the wall and then span it with currogated metal but i think i might end up with the same issues of not being well enough supported. Just wondering if anyone has seen something that might be a solution to this or has any better ideas. I was hoping to keep it completely accessible rather than closing it off. submitted by /u/geriatric_fruitfly [link] [comments]

Mar 29, 2025 - 03:13
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I have a small passageway that is 5' wide that i want to put a ceiling underneath. The HVAC supply and return vents take up 4' of it in a basement, and I can't really get the space for a drop ceiling because i can't access inbetween the trunk and supply to tie the supports in.

I was thinking of doing a 45 degree 3" wide crown molding type look against the wall and then span it with currogated metal but i think i might end up with the same issues of not being well enough supported.

Just wondering if anyone has seen something that might be a solution to this or has any better ideas. I was hoping to keep it completely accessible rather than closing it off.

submitted by /u/geriatric_fruitfly
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