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Basement Ceiling

April 02, 2019, 05:44:19 pm

I would like to mount a TV slide out to the ceiling of one of the bays. Is there anything to avoid while drilling holes?

Re: Basement Ceiling

Reply #1 – April 02, 2019, 05:59:26 pm

Depends on what it will weight.

Remember that on an arm when you hit a bump there will be a lot of torque.

MUCH better to drill and tap into structure (steel box beams). Use a magnet to find/define the beams.

Re: Basement Ceiling

Reply #2 – April 02, 2019, 06:10:04 pm

Thanks Brett, I think the total weight will be around 40 pounds. Just wanted to make sure I don't damage something important under there.

Re: Basement Ceiling

Reply #3 – April 02, 2019, 07:10:57 pm

40 pounds times torque on bumps/braking means it will be much more secure if anchored in the box beams.

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