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Gabby
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 Computer room leak
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What additional protection can you provide above drop ceiling to prevent water damage to equipment?

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ASKED: August 14, 2008  5:24 PM
UPDATED: August 15, 2008  4:20 PM
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My knee-jerk reaction is to say plastic sheeting, but that can block air flow. I suggest cotton duck fabric stapled or hung at an angle to the ceiling joists. If leaks are a regular problem, put a weight on the lower edge to lead the water into drainage. This can be as simple as tying some washers to a string and securing the loose end to the middle of the fabric sheet edge. Dangle the washers into a PVC or flexible pipe and the water will follow accordingly. Cotton duck should be available at any craft store selling fabrics - just call and ask first.
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The way you phrased your question makes me wonder if this is a chronic problem…

Completely aside from short-term remedies, it might be worthwhile to point out to the powers-that-be what the “cost of lost opportunity” would be should they fail to fix the actual source of the leak.

Good luck,

Bob

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