Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans - Recessed Lighting heavy for Gyproc
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Jacobsboy
07-17-06, 04:57 AM
Hi guys,
I have made my own t-Bar ceiling using approx. 43 x 43 inch gyproc panels. My question is, will these panels eventually sag if I put unsupported recessed lights right in the middle of these panels?? I don't have much room above and I now have the panels all finished and installed and don't really want to remove the panels. The electrical wire is just hanging there and all I have to do is cut the circle for the light and install. Will the panels sag over time? Anyone ever done this??
Thanks,
Rick:confused:
I have made my own t-Bar ceiling using approx. 43 x 43 inch gyproc panels. My question is, will these panels eventually sag if I put unsupported recessed lights right in the middle of these panels?? I don't have much room above and I now have the panels all finished and installed and don't really want to remove the panels. The electrical wire is just hanging there and all I have to do is cut the circle for the light and install. Will the panels sag over time? Anyone ever done this??
Thanks,
Rick:confused:
pgtek
07-18-06, 07:07 AM
Hi guys,
I have made my own t-Bar ceiling using approx. 43 x 43 inch gyproc panels. My question is, will these panels eventually sag if I put unsupported recessed lights right in the middle of these panels?? I don't have much room above and I now have the panels all finished and installed and don't really want to remove the panels. The electrical wire is just hanging there and all I have to do is cut the circle for the light and install. Will the panels sag over time? Anyone ever done this??
Thanks,
Rick:confused:
hi stand size for panel are 24x24 or 18x18
i'm sure at the long run the panel will sag.
better to used halogen type less heavy might work
I have made my own t-Bar ceiling using approx. 43 x 43 inch gyproc panels. My question is, will these panels eventually sag if I put unsupported recessed lights right in the middle of these panels?? I don't have much room above and I now have the panels all finished and installed and don't really want to remove the panels. The electrical wire is just hanging there and all I have to do is cut the circle for the light and install. Will the panels sag over time? Anyone ever done this??
Thanks,
Rick:confused:
hi stand size for panel are 24x24 or 18x18
i'm sure at the long run the panel will sag.
better to used halogen type less heavy might work
Dan Thompson
07-18-06, 10:54 AM
I just watched a program on TV where new construction recessed lights where installed on the T-bar for an application just like yours.
The end of the light supports, where the nails are/go, were shaped so they would slide over the T-bar. Then I believe the electrcian just used a self tapping screw to hold it in place.
Might have trouble finding recessed lights with supports that will span 43".
The end of the light supports, where the nails are/go, were shaped so they would slide over the T-bar. Then I believe the electrcian just used a self tapping screw to hold it in place.
Might have trouble finding recessed lights with supports that will span 43".