Hello,
We have a new light fitting weighing 3.2 kilogram which we fitted over the weekend. We discovered that there wasn't a joist on which to attach the fitting, only the lathe. We have used five screws and it seems to be secure but we have been told by a friend that perhaps we should have placed a piece of wood above the ceiling and used that to secure the light fitting instead of relying on the lathe. I hope it's not a silly question but should a light fitting weighing 3.2 kilogram be better secured than simply attaching to the lathe?
Many thanks in anticipation.
We have a new light fitting weighing 3.2 kilogram which we fitted over the weekend. We discovered that there wasn't a joist on which to attach the fitting, only the lathe. We have used five screws and it seems to be secure but we have been told by a friend that perhaps we should have placed a piece of wood above the ceiling and used that to secure the light fitting instead of relying on the lathe. I hope it's not a silly question but should a light fitting weighing 3.2 kilogram be better secured than simply attaching to the lathe?
Many thanks in anticipation.