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A carpenter is installing suspended ceiling grid in a new office building. The ceiling area is 20 m by 15 m. To calculate the number of main tees required, what spacing is typically used for main tees in a standard suspended ceiling system?

Standard suspended ceiling systems typically use main tees spaced at 1200 mm (4 feet) on centre to accommodate common ceiling tile sizes and provide adequate su

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Question: A carpenter is installing suspended ceiling grid in a new office building. The ceiling area is 20 m by 15 m. To calculate the number of main tees required, what spacing is typically used for main tees in a standard suspended ceiling system?

Answer options:

  • 600 mm (2 feet) on centre
  • 900 mm (3 feet) on centre ✅ 1200 mm (4 feet) on centre
  • 1800 mm (6 feet) on centre

Correct answer: 1200 mm (4 feet) on centre

Explanation: Standard suspended ceiling systems typically use main tees spaced at 1200 mm (4 feet) on centre to accommodate common ceiling tile sizes and provide adequate support. Spacing them closer or further apart would not be standard practice and could compromise the ceiling's integrity or be inefficient.

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