[JackB]

I'm going to mount a screen at the junction of my wall and ceiling. Pictures are below. If I place the screen fully into the junction with the back against the wall the mounting bracket calls for the screws to be drilled into the ceiling, within 1.5 to 2.5 inches of the wall. Is there some type of ceiling framing wood there that I can drill into for the large mounting screws? In other words, does a framer put multiple ceiling joists at the ends like they do with doorways and multiple wall studs?
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[petew]

There should be wood framing there. They usually frame the wall with normal studs, then the bottom of the soffit will have a continuous horizontal piece running perpendicular to the wall studs. The horizontal piece will have the framing that supports the bottom of the soffit nailed to that. You may have to probe around to find wood. Use a long finish nail.

 

[JackB]



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Originally Posted by petew  /t/1517100/is-there-wood-behind-the-wall-ceiling-junction#post_24340085


There should be wood framing there. They usually frame the wall with normal studs, then the bottom of the soffit will have a continuous horizontal piece running perpendicular to the wall studs. The horizontal piece will have the framing that supports the bottom of the soffit nailed to that. You may have to probe around to find wood. Use a long finish nail.

I've tried drilling with the smallest drill in my bit set about 2.5 inches from the junction. I've used a stud sensor and even though I get some readings for ceiling joists when I drill there, there is no wood to be found. I have decided to use the studs that the two wall plugs under the screen are attached to to place L shaped hangers at the junction. I believe that if I attach a large screw through the ceiling part of the L shaped hanger the strength of the hanger will prevent the sheetrock from pulling down from the weight of the screen, about 35 lbs according to Da-Lite. The wall plugs are placed 80"s apart and the screen is 92"s across so it should work out.

 

[rkinmoval]



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Originally Posted by petew  /t/1517100/is-there-wood-behind-the-wall-ceiling-junction#post_24340085


There should be wood framing there. They usually frame the wall with normal studs, then the bottom of the soffit will have a continuous horizontal piece running perpendicular to the wall studs. The horizontal piece will have the framing that supports the bottom of the soffit nailed to that. You may have to probe around to find wood. Use a long finish nail.

I would agree with petew as it is how the soffit is typically kept "straight". However one thing you have to keep in mind is it is likely a 2x4 nailed flat against the stud wall meaning there is only 1 1/2" thick of lumber there. Next you slide 1/2" thick drywall up against it and you're left with 1" of lumber before joint compound. You'd be hard pressed to hit lumber in the ceiling more than an inch away from the wall.

 

[JackB]



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Originally Posted by rkinmoval  /t/1517100/is-there-wood-behind-the-wall-ceiling-junction#post_24341033


I would agree with petew as it is how the soffit is typically kept "straight". However one thing you have to keep in mind is it is likely a 2x4 nailed flat against the stud wall meaning there is only 1 1/2" thick of lumber there. Next you slide 1/2" thick drywall up against it and you're left with 1" of lumber before joint compound. You'd be hard pressed to hit lumber in the ceiling more than an inch away from the wall.

Thanks. That explains a lot. Unfortunately, I think the closest mounting hole on the bracket is more that an inch from the junction. I'm going to try my L bracket concept tomorrow.