The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once covered with Sheetrockl. The insulation is coming down in places.

Before choosing a drop ceiling for your basement, mark where the new ceiling will sit and measure how high it will be from the basement floor. If you're adding new basement flooring, factor in any ...

Insulation is key to making a finished basement feel comfortable and to eliminate the dank feeling that commonly occupies below-grade spaces. Start by covering the foundation walls with ¾-inch ...

Acoustic Timber™ from Autex offers a 100% polyester range of products that imitate the look of natural timber. Available in panels, baffles, or ceiling tiles.

Another advantage acoustical ceilings have over permanent ceiling coverings is they are removable, which can be a lifesaver in a basement strewn with pipes, ducts and wiring. Since most codes ...

Fantoni's Letwood wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted sound-deadening systems combine innovative aesthetic design and top-quality acoustic insulation, meeting visual and practical requirements.

Another consideration is head height. If the finished basement ceiling will be less than 7 feet tall, you may want to consider either lifting your house or digging down the basement slab and footings.

Autex Acoustic Fins can also be used with the Frontier system. The fins are available in five standard designs in 12mm and 24mm thicknesses.