How to lengthen the suspensions for drywall

Suspended plasterboard ceiling is not uncommon. Gypsum plasterboard sheathes the walls, of which they also make partitions for dividing rooms into zones. The strength and durability of the drywall construction depends on the correct attachment of the suspensions on which the whole frame rests.

Suspension is a special element with which the frame is attached to the base ceiling, forming a small space between the draft and suspended ceilings. Electrical communications, thermal and sound insulation are laid in the resulting niche. The right amount and the correct location of the hangers provide the necessary rigidity of the entire drywall construction. Sometimes it is necessary to know how to lengthen the hangers for drywall.

Types of suspensions

Wire Suspension (anchor) is used in the event that it is necessary to install a suspended structure, well below the level of the ceiling. The height adjustment of the drywall construction is done by reducing or increasing the wire draw.

Note! The disadvantage is that over time, the spring that connects the needle and the suspension weakens, and the ceiling construction of drywall sags. Carrier anchor suspension up to 25 kg.

Suspension straight универсальный - This is the most common fastening element. The fastening element (suspension) is a thin, perforated, flexible strip. Fastened to the wall or ceiling with dowels. The ends of the suspension are bent at a right angle, the profile is fastened with the help of a screw.

Suspensions are made of a thin sheet steel with a galvanized coating. After the metal profile is wound, the legs of the suspension are folded down. Mounted suspension through an oblong hole, which is located in the center of the plate. The long hole makes it possible to move the gimbal approximately two centimeters (2 cm) to the right or left. Suspensions to the ceiling are mounted at a distance of 50? 70 cm.

It is possible to use a suspension for any elements of a metal or wooden frame. Direct suspension is a universal and necessary thing when repairing an apartment or a country house. Straight fastener is used not only in everyday life. It is used in the repair and construction work in industrial premises. Carrier extract direct suspension to 40 kg.

Note! Available in fasteners 65 and 125 mm long. Suspensions 250 mm are rarely available.

Suspensions can be extended in several ways.

Extension methods

The easiest way to extend the fastener is to screw the pieces from the other suspension to the existing element, and fasten them on each side with two screws (two “fleas” on each plate). That is, extend the existing suspension on each side with perforated plates from the other suspension. As experience shows, this method of lengthening is not the cheapest, because it is necessary to buy at least twice as many hangers.

Another way? cut the suspension of the required length from the guide UD profile.

As you can see, the options for lengthening the direct suspension are not so much, but the way out is found and is used with success during the installation of the frame for the plasterboard construction.