ᐅ Cutting a concrete beam ceiling for recessed lighting installation
Created on: 28 Dec 2021 22:44
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beckl1988
I have a precast concrete beam ceiling (see attachment)… I want to install a recessed light fixture measuring 18 x 18 cm (7 x 7 inches) and 10 cm (4 inches) deep in the bathroom. Is it safe to cut a 18 x 18 cm (7 x 7 inches) opening in the ceiling? Will this cause any structural issues? I want to avoid installing a suspended ceiling. Thanks
ateliersiegel29 Dec 2021 16:16beckl1988 schrieb:
probably won't be developedI don't think anyone can give a definitive answer on this. I recently wanted to discuss a change to the roof structure with my architect. He said: Since the structural engineer says "No," I can't say otherwise, even if I think it could be justifiable.
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beckl19884 Jan 2022 08:57I have a ceiling structure that is 50cm (20 inches) thick, with 26cm (10 inches) of insulation. I want to avoid installing a suspended ceiling because it would require redoing the exhaust ventilation and would reduce the room height to only 2.15m (7 feet). However, if there is a risk of compromising the ceiling’s load-bearing capacity, I have no other choice.
ateliersiegel4 Jan 2022 09:07It doesn’t always have to be “everything” “always” so cool.
There are certainly good lighting solutions where the construction is installed under the ceiling.
Lowering the entire ceiling just because a spotlight needs to be integrated in one spot seems excessive to me.
But I know how it is... when you have a plan and it doesn’t go smoothly... that can be difficult 🙄
There are certainly good lighting solutions where the construction is installed under the ceiling.
Lowering the entire ceiling just because a spotlight needs to be integrated in one spot seems excessive to me.
But I know how it is... when you have a plan and it doesn’t go smoothly... that can be difficult 🙄
Nida35a schrieb:
Wouldn’t a round or square LED panel work as well?Good idea. I did the same in my small office. The panel is only 45mm (1.8 inches) thick and practically blends into the ceiling visually.
beckl1988 schrieb:
I have a ceiling structure 50cm (20 inches) thick, with 26cm (10 inches) of insulation,Good heavens – you don’t often treat yourself like this...beckl1988 schrieb:
but if there is a risk of compromising the load-bearing capacity of the ceilingAs shown in the picture with the red X, that would probably be the case – but those are holes for spotlights the size of subwoofers, and the picture again shows a ceiling made of lightweight concrete panels, whereas you were talking about bricks.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
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