jayc89 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I need to install a false ceiling approx 200mm below the floor joists above. Area is approx 3.5m x 2.5m so not massive. Will only be to hang PB from and a couple of LED spots. Timber or MF? I assume it will need some sort of supports from the joists across the runs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I would fit boards to the long walls (3.5m) and run joists across the short way (2.5m). Think I'd probably use mini joist hangers to attach joists to the wall boards. No need to tie into the existing ceiling if they are large enough. That woukd also minimise noise transmission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If you are happy with MF it may be easier. You can suspend it from the existing joists. Are the pipes going in the new void? They look a bit in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayc89 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: If you are happy with MF it may be easier. You can suspend it from the existing joists. Are the pipes going in the new void? They look a bit in the way. Yeah, pipework will be in the void. No idea why they were ran so low, but it does give me enough room between them and the joists above to re-route the drainage for the bathroom above as currently it's all boxed in. So every cloud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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