thomp01d
Member
Hey y'all,
I just received a request from the administration of the simmer stock I'm gigging at to deadhang some additional battens. Here's the twist: the venue is 100+ years old with wooden beams instead of steel members. There is no grid, and the ceiling is vaulted and sheathed in OSB (I know, it's silly, don't look at me). The existing electrical rig is a pipe rig lagged into various places in the structure - also a jerry rig predating me. I can hang drape on strut safely, but I'm worried about rigging anything that will move or carry significant weight from wooden members. Renovation is out of the question, as is outsourcing to a qualified installer. The footprint is also tiny, which precludes box truss solutions.
I would appreciate suggestions on how to satisfy admin, complete the project and remain safety-compliant.
I just received a request from the administration of the simmer stock I'm gigging at to deadhang some additional battens. Here's the twist: the venue is 100+ years old with wooden beams instead of steel members. There is no grid, and the ceiling is vaulted and sheathed in OSB (I know, it's silly, don't look at me). The existing electrical rig is a pipe rig lagged into various places in the structure - also a jerry rig predating me. I can hang drape on strut safely, but I'm worried about rigging anything that will move or carry significant weight from wooden members. Renovation is out of the question, as is outsourcing to a qualified installer. The footprint is also tiny, which precludes box truss solutions.
I would appreciate suggestions on how to satisfy admin, complete the project and remain safety-compliant.