Several years ago I did a basement remodel project which included hanging a suspended ceiling. Recently he had a plumbing leak above and someone came in to do repairs and busted me for “floating” the cross tees in the main grids instead of locking them in. All of a sudden, the HO claims the grids fall=hazard, tiles shift, etc. Funny thing is, we’ve talked several times over the years and he’s never complained about any problems with the ceiling. BTW, they’re the recessed style tiles.
What do you think?
Thanks, Jon
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Why would you not lock them in?
Thats the way I was shown to do it a long time ago. Was never an issue.
Jon
All due respect, you were shown wrong. The tabs on the endare to lock the tees in place. Gives the whole system integrity kinda. It also means that to put the crossbars in, you either cut off the tabs, or bent 'em to put em in. Either way is wrong,and really hackerish. sorry
Bing
I'm trying to figure out how you install them WITHOUT locking them in.
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
Pp, Qq
I'd go back and lock them all in, and replace any that won't work. I figure it's better to admit a mistake based on bad advice, and then correct it.
My first suspended ceiling wasn't installed correctly either. I had to go back to replace some wires and re-level it on my own time.
I know it goes against the grain for most of us, but I've finally learned to read and follow the instructions which come with products.
It's now possible to print out entire manuals from manufacturer's web sites. It's so easy to search those things via Google that there's no excuse for not having complete information and drawings to study at home and work with on the job site.