Our long-time friends at Decorug engaged Suspended Ceilings QLD to install a new grid ceiling at their North Lakes store. The brief called for a minimum finished ceiling height of 3.6 metres, despite the existing purlins sitting at almost 9 metres above floor level.
The client wanted an open, industrial look using an exposed grid system with no tiles. That requirement suited the space perfectly.
A high roof changes everything
Working at this height requires planning, experience, and the right equipment. Our team holds current EWP licences and operates electric scissor lifts for elevated ceiling installations. We scheduled access during early morning hours to keep the public safe while bringing the larger lift inside the building.
Safety comes first on every project. High-risk tasks involving plant and equipment always happen when public access is restricted.
Suspension system installation
We fixed Rondo suspension rod brackets directly to the steel purlins, allowing rods to hang vertically from the structure. Because of the extreme height, we extended the suspension rods using approved Rondo joiner clips to achieve the required finished ceiling level.
This approach maintains compliance while keeping the suspension system straight, stable, and load-appropriate. While this wasn’t our first grid ceiling installation in North Lakes, it was the highest roof we’ve worked under in the area.
Setting out the grid
We installed standard wall angle around the perimeter at the nominated height using a rotating laser level. We then squared the grid using a dedicated squaring laser to ensure the system ran true, straight, and square before locking everything in.
From there, installation followed a structured sequence:
- Main bars installed and levelled
- Cross tees connected
- Progressive levelling carried out across the grid
Attention to detail during this stage ensures the finished ceiling performs as intended and looks right from every angle.
The finished result
The completed grid ceiling delivers a clean, level, and perfectly square result. The exposed system gives the store the industrial aesthetic the client wanted while providing flexibility for lighting and future services.
This project showcases our approach to commercial suspended ceiling installation, where precise suspension design and accurate set-out are essential for high-roof retail fit-outs.