A suspended ceiling, also known as a drop ceiling, were first introduced in the 1960’s, composed of interlocking tiles resting on a metal grid. Drop ceilings can be found in residential homes, professional offices, and commercial retail spaces. The purpose of a drop ceiling is to provide a small space between the actual ceiling and the suspended one. The reason is because the actual ceiling is often made of concrete, making it very difficult to recess electrical wiring and lighting. If you’re tired of the look and the frustration of replacing lights, you should know how to remove a drop ceiling.
Suspended Ceiling Disposal Options
Your first order of business for this remodeling project (as well as any other remodeling or restoration job), is to plan for the debris and material disposal. This stuff will indeed pile up quickly and it’s not something you can simply put out on the curb. The local trash collection agency considers this different from regular household trash. So, you’ll have to make other arrangements for its proper disposal.
Dropped ceilings consist of suspended grids and many removable panels and getting rid of one is a straightforward process. Most dropped ceilings cover unsightly or damaged ceilings or they lower the ceiling height to reduce heating and cooling costs. The panels might also conceal plumbing or wiring. The best way to get rid of a dropped ceiling system is to take it off in the reverse order from which it was installed. --San Francisco Gate
If you’d like to save yourself the time and effort of hauling it away on your own, then just have a local junk removal company come on by and pick it up. Take advantage of the opportunity to unload a bunch of other junk at the same time. This way, you’ll be rid of that stuff and free up much-needed space, to boot.
Suspended Ceiling Removal Guide
Okay, so suspended ceilings are usually installed with a hanging frame system. Which means it’s not directly attached to the ceiling at every square inch. But, it will still take some time and effort to get rid of it. Here’s a brief suspended ceiling removal guide you can follow:
- Clear and cover the floor. Just because it’s not directly attached to the ceiling underneath doesn’t mean it won’t be messy or possibly cause damage to the floor. So, clear the room and cover up the floor.
- Remove the panels and uninstall the electrical system. Next, it’s time to take down all the panels and put them out of the way elsewhere. Thereafter, you can uninstall the electrical system.
- Dismantle the main hanging support grid from above. To finish, you’ll need to determine how the support system is installed to take it apart. Then, you can take it down, as well.
When you’re done taking down the suspended ceiling, you can phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.