Usg Drop Ceiling Installation Guide

This installation guide identifies and defines components used in each system and provides step by step instructions used to install each of the six usg exterior ceiling systems.

Usg drop ceiling installation guide.

Cross tees dotted lines are installed parallel to the main tees 2 ft. Usg donn brand dxla aluminum capped fire rated 15 16in. Pull each hanger wire. Choose the ceiling height.

Slip a special outside corner piece over the flange to hide the corner cut. Trim main tees so that a cross tee slot lines up with the cross tee string. Install your ceiling at any level as long as you maintain enough clearance 4 in. Install wall molding mark the desired new ceiling height on the wall.

Install hanger wire or. Standard application guide ic592 for more information about usg stabilizer bars in plank and large panel applications. Examine the ceiling to find the lowest pipe duct or conduit. For additional information see the usg exterior ceiling systems guide sc2561 which contains design considerations test results and construction details including.

Measure down 4 inches from the bottom of this object and make a small mark on the wall. W usg donn brand. Above the desired ceiling height. Snap a chalk line marking the top of the wall angle.

Installing 2 x 4 drop ceiling panels determine the size of the border panels to get the length of your border panels divide the width of the room by the. Mark the desired height at each room corner. Usg donn brand dxw wide faced 1 1 2in. Attach a hanger wire to each screw and cut 6 below the string line.

Or 101 6 mm is recommended below the lowest air duct pipe or beam to install panels. Below the lowest air duct pipe or beam. 2 measure three quarters of an inch up toward. How to install a suspended ceiling for 2 x 2 ft.

Allow clearance of at least 4 in. Bend each hanger wire to a 90 degree angle 3 4 above the string line. Install lag screws at 4 intervals along the main tee string lines. Use for standard ceiling perimeters.

Usg donn brand dxf dxlf fineline 9 16in. Usg donn brand dx dxl standard 15 16in. Choose a ceiling height. Pick a height so the ceiling tile will clear the lowest ceiling obstruction like plumbing lines or ductwork.

Usg donn brand dx dxl concealed 15 16in. Use in clean room applications with usg donn. Snap a chalk line 3 4 in. Snap a chalk line around the entire room perimeter 3 4 in.

Usg donn brand dxt dxlt centricitee 9 16in. Mark a perimeter chalk line.