Lighting How to install reflector for CFL

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Hi there. I've just purchased a reflector and need to know how to install it directly to the roof of my grow room. Since I have very limited space I need to basically attach the reflector to the roof of my grow space so I can't use hangers or give away a few inches. I was thinking about drilling it into my roof but there's no ready made holes to do that. What to do?? Please help me as I'm eager to start my first grow soon.
 
It's some cheap wood. Plywood? Something like that. It's a desk/drawer type thing and the plan is to stick it in the footwell part which is quite wide.
 
There are 4 screws and nuts on the cfl lamp holder part of the reflector. Should I just drill those into the side of the grow room which is also wood? Then tighten it with the bolts? Would that support the weight?? Feels kinda heavy.
 
Just drill a couple of holes in reflector and use a couple wood screws to anchor it to the roof.
 
Yeah looks like I'll have to drill it into the roof just looking for some screws. Will take pics when it's installed for some feedback to see if it's okay.
 
Just drill a couple of holes in reflector and use a couple wood screws to anchor it to the roof.

Hi again. Just wondering if it's possible to attach the reflector with velcro patches. These velcro patches are supposed to be a replacement for nails and screws and each 25mmx25mm velcro patch can apparently support 300 grams. I have 25 of them on the way. Do you think they'd support it?? I really don't want to drill through my desk.
 
Installed the reflector with some net curtain hooks, leftover cable ties from an old PC build and some homemade S hooks. Had to drill the net curtain hooks into the roof of the desk. Looks okay but I'm yet to attach 3 MDF/plywood boards to the back front and a tiny bit to the left. Will drill a circular hole for exhaust fan on the left side. Did a height check and I have about 63cm height left. I intend to scrog the Think Different strain. Will 63 cm be enough? Some pics included:
 

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Sorry using Tapatalk on the phone and new to it. Let me add pics again.

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So is the height okay guys?? 63cm of height to grow in and planning on germing a Think Different seed for my first grow.
 
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