Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 Not sure of the best way to deal with this. The suspended system relies on tracks around the perimeter and then structs crossing it to form a grid. I've got skylights and a stairwell to contend with. I need to construct somehow a 'structure' around these so the suspended ceiling trim can fix. Any suggestions welcome
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 I'd use a series of blue pen marks fixed to the concrete. 5
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: I'd use a series of blue pen marks fixed to the concrete. Well (expletive deleted)ing helpful ?
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) Reckon depth of these 'supports' is around 300mm Edited February 10, 2022 by pocster
nod Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 If you are going to plasterboard it you will need to allow for the supporting bar 50 mil We normally allow min of 60 mil void Set your perimeter track at 80 mil to be safe
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, Thorfun said: CT1? seems to fix most issues for you. I don't know. I think a timber structure then perhaps with plasterboard for the recess will be quite heavy. I don't like doing neat timber work....... 1
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 You could wait for stalactites to form and fix to them...
Temp Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) I'd treat skylight like a regular wall/window reveal. Eg plasterboard fixed to battens (or dot and dab?). Mesh reinforcement on the corners. Edit: I suppose some batten off cuts could be used around the edge of the opening to provide blocks to screw plasterboard to. Edited February 10, 2022 by Temp 1
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, Onoff said: You could wait for stalactites to form and fix to them... Like these ; that I already have . 1
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 32 minutes ago, pocster said: Like these ; that I already have . Oh praise be there is a God! 1
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: Oh praise be there is a God! I intend to keep them; even with suspend ceiling going in. Took me many years to grow those babies.
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 Serious hat on now... How about builders band straps fixed to the inside of the skylight upstand. You could then timber frame around/below the skylight at whatever level. What about metal stud wall channel shot fired up into the slab?
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: Serious hat on now... How about builders band straps fixed to the inside of the skylight upstand. You could then timber frame around/below the skylight at whatever level. What about metal stud wall channel shot fired up into the slab? What's a builders band? is it like LittleMix? ( I love them, though not the fat one )
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, pocster said: I intend to keep them; even with suspend ceiling going in. Took me many years to grow those babies. What would look good is a viewing panel set in the suspended ceiling, maybe some back lighting and you watch them grow over time.
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: What would look good is a viewing panel set in the suspended ceiling, maybe some back lighting and you watch them grow over time. And some glazing yes?. Perhaps I can watch your pair grow also?
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, pocster said: not the fat one Is that Belle, aka Little Mixer? (Round and orange etc) Edited February 10, 2022 by Onoff
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 Just now, Onoff said: Is that Belle, aka Little Mixer? Too big for me. Would hurt my back. The other 3 all at once - be ok though.
Onoff Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 I'd deffo be using Gypframe metal stud for this. Much more stable I reckon than timber.
PeterW Posted February 10, 2022 Posted February 10, 2022 43 minutes ago, Onoff said: I'd deffo be using Gypframe metal stud for this. Much more stable I reckon than timber. +1 to this - shot fired into the concrete and it’s going nowhere. @pocster how are you insulating the insides of the skylights ..? Stop cold bridging.
Pocster Posted February 10, 2022 Author Posted February 10, 2022 43 minutes ago, PeterW said: +1 to this - shot fired into the concrete and it’s going nowhere. @pocster how are you insulating the insides of the skylights ..? Stop cold bridging. This just the metal stud I use for walling ? Was going to use aerogel for insulating
Pocster Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 So what's the best way to build this using metal stud? I've just got a bad feeling it's going to look pap ......
Pocster Posted February 11, 2022 Author Posted February 11, 2022 (edited) Actually . Wouldn't it be better/easier to fix some straight 'L' angled steel from the top of the recess straight down vertically? i.e. say a length per corner? Have to be careful with thickness though as got to aerogel/board/skim. If this is a sensible idea - then what steel for this??? ( too much thinking today as it's Friday ) Edited February 11, 2022 by pocster
Russell griffiths Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 @nod you need to come back to this, he seriously needs your help. @pocster wait for nod, ignore all other stupid comments unless they involved mf metal ceiling stuff. Its like metal stud walling but for a ceiling. Hang on he will be back soon. 2
Gone West Posted February 11, 2022 Posted February 11, 2022 On 10/02/2022 at 15:08, pocster said: Can't you just fix four lengths of aluminium angle in the corners hanging down whatever length you want and attach your ceiling struts to them. 1
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