Suspended Ceiling Question

[dcanesdbs]

I am getting my suspended ceiling installed but I have a question.... I measured from the joist to the bottom of the track on the wall and it is a little under 2 and a half inches. When I measure from the middle of the room, joist to the bottom of the track it is a little over 2 and a half inches. I put a level to it and they are both leveled. Are my joists off? Should it be the same distance from the joist to the bottom of the track all around, in the middle, etc?

[badeyeben]

Yes the joists are probably off. This could be to weight on them or it could just be the natural crown of the joists. If there is no un-levelness on the floor above I would not worry about it.

[dcanesdbs]

Yes the joists are probably off. This could be to weight on them or it could just be the natural crown of the joists. If there is no un-levelness on the floor above I would not worry about it.

Thanks.. I was a little nervous thinking why is he off a bit even though it is a small amount I notice these things

I also noticed in some sections around the wall he used the 12 ft main beam, I think that is what its called and then on some of the perimeter walls he didn't, it;s just the regular track. I would assume since he had to 'cut' the track ther is no way it would hook into since it is a smaller tile...

[dcanesdbs]

Now that I look at it again, with the naked eye, it looked like the track, blocks from the left wall looks slightly slanted down... When I put a 24 inch level and measure it looks like it is slightly off... Now it is finished and the blocks are in so I guess I have to leave as is...

[badeyeben]

The track should be hung with wire. It is common for them to become slightly off after install of tiles and lights due to the wire stretching. You can move the tiles out and retie the wires where the sag or slope is to correct the level.

[dcanesdbs]

The track should be hung with wire. It is common for them to become slightly off after install of tiles and lights due to the wire stretching. You can move the tiles out and retie the wires where the sag or slope is to correct the level.

So it is not hard to do??? Should I do it myself or mention it to the guy that is doing it??? Thanks

[dcanesdbs]

So it is not hard to do??? Should I do it myself or mention it to the guy that is doing it??? Thanks

Looks like he is using these metal braces that are V shaped that go into the joists to hold up the track. Looks like they are spread out around the area.. SO he didn't uses the wire where you tie or wrap around to hold up the track. Is this ok???? Does look cleaner and it might be easier to adjust instead of undoing wire and re tiing....

[clawfirst]

So you've come here to check up on a tradesman you've hired.
This is the only question that matters. When you look up at the cieling, does it look fflat, straight and are your lights in the right place? If so put down your 2' level and pay the man. If it looks good. its good.

I say this cause there is probably more going on here than you think. ie Let say you want an existing wall in your house extended. The existing wall is 3/4" out of plumb. I hve no choice but to follow the existing lines of visual reference, or i will not get paid.

[dcanesdbs]

So you've come here to check up on a tradesman you've hired.
This is the only question that matters. When you look up at the cieling, does it look fflat, straight and are your lights in the right place? If so put down your 2' level and pay the man. If it looks good. its good.

I say this cause there is probably more going on here than you think. ie Let say you want an existing wall in your house extended. The existing wall is 3/4" out of plumb. I hve no choice but to follow the existing lines of visual reference, or i will not get paid.

Awwww, very well put I guess I am being a little too picky? I'm new to all of this so...

[chandler]

A homeowner or outsider brings a level on my site, the level gets thrown in the woods or a hammer falls on it. I don't need someone bringing a torpedo level they got from Wal Mart and try to compete with my 6' door level or my laser. But, maybe I'm being to picky, too.

[clawfirst]

A homeowner or outsider brings a level on my site, the level gets thrown in the woods or a hammer falls on it. I don't need someone bringing a torpedo level they got from Wal Mart and try to compete with my 6' door level or my laser. But, maybe I'm being to picky, too.

Both sides have their arguements. The horror stories go both ways, crapsmanship and thieving homo-ners. Just got to remember that most people arn't criminals, both sides of the contract.

[chandler]

Agree. But you won't need a level to determine poor workmanship.