I am boxing in my utilities in my basement remodel and need a min. 8" drop extended out from the wall 54". My goal is to save head room since this is a 7'6" ceiling. The box will be finished with 1/2" sheet rock. My question is can I lay the 2x4's flat to the ceiling to pickup 1 1/2" or do I need to build with the 2x4's upright, which takes up an additional 3 1/2"?
Will the flat 2x4's (16" 0C) sag from the sheet rock weight? Thanks
Will the flat 2x4's (16" 0C) sag from the sheet rock weight? Thanks