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Hi,
I am in the middle of a project to install an inceiling projector screen in our downstairs living room. I have started taking the boards up (in the room above) as cleanly as I can and have come into contact with crossed bracing and a more sturdier wooden beam which is reinforced with a bar (see the image below).
The bigger beam doesn't run across the joists, however the metal bar does as shown below.
Now the tricky part. I need to cut out an area in the beam (and remove the bracing's further down) otherwise the inceiling projector won't have enough room to be mounted flush to the ceiling below. The depth required is 17cm according to the projector specs.
From the board below to the top of the beam there is a total height of 20cm, assume some 2cm or so thickness in the boards too then the plaster so maybe total of 23cm?
The following image shows what I am trying to achieve.
I guess I probably need to see a builder about this? Or is there a way to achieve what I am after? My guess is cutting the beam by over 2/3's it's height is most definitely not a good idea.
Would like some suggestions/direction if possible.
1. Can I remove the x bracing further down
2. Can I cut into the larger beam from below with the metal bar
What are my options otherwise?
Thanks.
I am in the middle of a project to install an inceiling projector screen in our downstairs living room. I have started taking the boards up (in the room above) as cleanly as I can and have come into contact with crossed bracing and a more sturdier wooden beam which is reinforced with a bar (see the image below).
The bigger beam doesn't run across the joists, however the metal bar does as shown below.
Now the tricky part. I need to cut out an area in the beam (and remove the bracing's further down) otherwise the inceiling projector won't have enough room to be mounted flush to the ceiling below. The depth required is 17cm according to the projector specs.
From the board below to the top of the beam there is a total height of 20cm, assume some 2cm or so thickness in the boards too then the plaster so maybe total of 23cm?
The following image shows what I am trying to achieve.
I guess I probably need to see a builder about this? Or is there a way to achieve what I am after? My guess is cutting the beam by over 2/3's it's height is most definitely not a good idea.
Would like some suggestions/direction if possible.
1. Can I remove the x bracing further down
2. Can I cut into the larger beam from below with the metal bar
What are my options otherwise?
Thanks.