What is the total thickness of a CeilingLink installation, including ceiling panels?
It’s 1″ from the top of the top track to the bottom of the fully extended bottom runner. Compare this to the 4″ – 12″ necessary for a suspended ceiling system. What are the actual widths of CeilingLink, L-Channel, and C-Channel? CeilingLink and L-Channel are 15/16″ in actual width, the same as most standard suspended grid. C-Channel is 15/16″ on the bottom, 17/16″ on the vertical side, and 1 5/32″ on the top horizontal side. What can be done about pipes and ducts that are below the joists? In many cases, furring (1x2s or 2x2s) can be installed to put the mounting point for CeilingLink below pipes and conduit, and ductwork can be covered with soffits. In some cases, pipes can be raised a little or relocated in order to free up a larger area of joists that can be directly attached to. The drawing below shows CeilingLink used with a soffit. Can CeilingLink be used to support drywall? No, CeilingLink cannot be used to support drywall, which is 3 – 4 times heavier than acoustic ceiling pane
