I have a situation where I cannot eliminate a sloped acoustic ceiling with a gyp ceiling, and the walls do not go up to the deck (they go to the underside of trusses). To enclose the room, I would like to sheath the underside of the trusses with plywood, taping and sealing all the joints to create the hard-lid ceiling. This would be hidden by the acoustic ceiling below. Does anyone have any idea if this approach would be acceptable, and would it satisfy the definition of a hard-lid ceiling in lieu of using actual gyp? I feel like we are meeting the intent, without sacrificing the acoustics and the asthetics of the room.
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Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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November 28, 2011 - 6:43 pm
I think that as long as you can show that you have at least matched if not exceeded the ability of a gyp. board hard lid ceiling to prevent air movement between spaces you should be successful with the credit.