False Ceiling
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A roof is the topmost and an important part of the building
offering protection from the elements such as wind, high or low
temperatures, sunlight, snow and rain. Besides providing
protection, the bottom of the roof serves as a place where
occupants of a building can exhibit their aesthetic sense by
creating attractive false ceilings using decorative ceiling panels
that can please the eye.
False ceilings can reflect and
diffuse light obviating the need for unnecessary artificial
lighting thus lowering energy consumption. These ceiling panels
offer fire safety and moisture resistance features as well.
In addition to aesthetics, false ceilings also offer
functional features that enhance their utility in more ways than
one. For instance, false ceilings provide good acoustics where
required sounds can be enhanced and at the same time unwanted
sounds can be minimized. They provide space for housing electric
wires, pipes, and air-conditioning ducts.
False Ceiling Panels
False ceilings can be classified primarily based on the type of
materials used. Each material offers unique advantages and
disadvantages. A combination of materials can offer both
functional and aesthetic features.
Some popular types of false ceiling includes:
▸Plaster of Paris false ceilings
▸Gypsum false ceilings
▸Wood false ceilings
▸Fibre false ceilings
▸Metal false ceilings
▸Glass false ceilings
▸PVC false ceilings
▸Fabric and Synthetic leather false ceiling
Plaster of Paris false ceilings
Plaster of Paris (POP) is among the most popular materials used in
a variety of commercial as well as residential roofing
applications. POP is basically gypsum sans its water content
(created by heating gypsum to a temperature when water evaporates)
available in powdered form. It hardens when water is added and
makes for a good ceiling material.
POP is maintenance free and highly durable besides being good
insulators of cold and heat. POP false ceilings are amenable to
various designs and can give different finishes including uniform
and smooth finish as well as designs of various shapes. It is also
an excellent material for enhancing light conditions.
The major drawback of POP is its tendency to crack over time.
Gypsum false ceilings
Gypsum is a sulfate of calcium available as an evaporite mineral. It is a popular material for false ceilings because of its thermal and sound insulation, lightweight and fire resistance properties. It is also a soft material. Square gypsum boards can be hung from an iron framework to build a false ceiling. Gypsum is available naturally in shades of brown, white, red, yellow and grey. It is also available as a clear or colourless material. The aesthetic looks of gypsum boards can be enhanced by finishing them with laminates and paints. Gypsum boards are also amenable to wallpaper and texture finishes. Gypsum is quite flexible and can easily provide different shape and texture options – plain, curved, stepped and coffered.
Wood false ceilings
Wooden false ceiling have excellent natural patterns and textures
that can please the eye. Wood is a good material to work with.
Wooden panels can come in the form of hollow blocks, boards or
panels. They are easy to install often with just screws and nails.
They are most suitable for cold climates. They are durable but are
susceptible to termite attacks and warping. They can be finished
in several ways including painting with appropriate shades of
colours.
Wood panels are among the more expensive panels because of their
high cost of material and the higher cost of maintenance. However,
if budget isn’t an issue, wood ceiling panels can offer highly
pleasing aesthetics giving the ceiling a rich and sophisticated
look.
Fibre false ceilings
Fibre false ceilings are also known as acoustic or soundproofing
ceilings for their sound and heat insulation properties which are
achieved by mixing natural and synthetic materials such as
bitumen, tars, vegetable fibre, wood and stone. Because of the
reinforcements, fibre ceiling tiles acquire toughness, hardness
and resistance to fire making them highly suitable for commercial
applications in noisy places such as shopping malls, retail
showrooms and offices.
Fibre false ceilings are gaining popularity in commercial
applications because they are available at low costs, can be
installed easily and offer many functional benefits. However,
fibre ceiling panels are not suitable for residential applications
because they lack aesthetic appeal.
Metal false ceilings
Plaster of Paris (POP) is among the most popular materials used in a variety of commercial as well as residential roofing applications. POP is basically gypsum sans its water content (created by heating gypsum to a temperature when water evaporates) available in powdered form. It hardens when water is added and makes for a good ceiling material. POP is maintenance free and highly durable besides being good insulators of cold and heat. POP false ceilings are amenable to various designs and can give different finishes including uniform and smooth finish as well as designs of various shapes. It is also an excellent material for enhancing light conditions. The major drawback of POP is its tendency to crack over time.
Glass false ceilings
Being a non-crystalline but transparent material, glass is a good material to work with for improving the aesthetics of a false ceiling. Due to its brittle nature, it has limited uses but the brittleness can be reduced by adding suitable additives. Their transparency can be used effectively to make small spaces look bigger. Glass ceiling panels can be a suitable roofing solution in establishments such as libraries, restaurants, book stores and jewellery shops. Glass is susceptible to design elements such as colouring, laminating and patterning. Besides, glass is a good heat insulator.
PVC false ceilings
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an ideal plastic material for false ceilings in garages, basements, kitchens, toilets and bathrooms. PVC ceiling panels are a highly cost-effective alternative to other costlier panels. These panels are easy to install and maintain. They are lightweight and resistant to moisture and termites. They do not get affected by UV light and hence are colour fast. They can also be finished in a variety of ways giving flexibility in design.
Fabric and Synthetic leather false ceiling
Fabric and synthetic leather false ceilings are more ornamental
than functional. They can create a special ambience because they
can be created in many intricate designs to match with the rest of
the interiors. Since they are functionally weak but aesthetically
strong, they are useful in temporary situations such as
exhibitions or events.
Typically, false ceilings are drop ceilings which mean that they
hang from the main ceiling. The panels described above are drop
ceiling panels used to create the ceilings that are visible to the
people inside a building or room. A stretch ceiling is a variation
of the drop ceiling wherein certain types of materials can be used
to stretch between two perimeter tracks. Given the types of
materials that can be used as ceiling panels, ceilings can be made
to come alive with a little imagination and innovation.
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