And i just looked at the video lmao

I agree it would look the best sadly it's a fairly low ceiling and lowering that much more would make the room look much smaller

Thanks, I'll think I'll stick with that where it's flush with the vent , I appreciate the input

Ya the tape job done before was rough I think that'll be an easy fix that will look good.

Ah by strapping I meant furling strips, do you think the drywall would look okay butted up against the vent?