suspended acoustic ceiling tiles

theres a few spots in my basement studio where I will need to have access to pipes etc. in case of leaks. I hate to put up two layers of drywall and have to create a mess taking it down if there is ever a leak. This will mainly be in hallway areas. but there is one spot in my control room where i need access as well. Anyone suggest any kind of suspended ceiling system or better yet something different all together. any help appreciated thanks in advance jdf

I don't know your situation, but I'd get them water pipes as far away from the CR as possible. I'd hate see a water leak happen in there. :shock: I guess the question is, how critical is your isolation?

unfortunately the pipes have to stay where they are. I dont need a ton of isolation in the cr because its at the center of the house in the basement under the living room. If my music gets too loud my wife just turns up the tv! I just want the ceiling to be covered up with access to the pipes and about the same isolation as 2 layers of drywall. thanks

Hmmm...this might be one for Knightfly. Do the pipes hang below the joists, or going through them? If below the joists, are they suspended or butted up against the joists?

they are running through the joists. They are not noisy. They are pretty well packed in with insulation. thanks

I suppose you could make some type of access panels, still using 2 layers of drywall, and just framing and using a seal of some sort. Make the panels where you can just unscrew a few screws and you've got access.

thank you! that actually sounds like a real good alternative. I could also cover them with cloth or something so you wouldnt see the nailholes and seams. thanks jdf