Installation Process
The commercial suspended ceilings are both used in residential as well as the commercial buildings. At first, a grid system is constructed using the metals which are later filled with tiles. The tiles are usually made of blends of several mineral fibers. The few basic steps that should be followed for the installation of the ceilings are explained below.
- Taking the exact dimensions of the room is the important task of installing the ceilings.
- Deciding the pattern: It is important to decide the pattern that would look better in the room. Consulting with the local organization is advisable in this matter.
- Sketching of the plan: Deciding the position of tees and mains is essential. Here the positions of installing the lights are also decided. The long strips of metal structure are known as mains and the shorter ones are known as tees.
- Installing wall angles: The position of wall angles is important to maintain a perfect height of the ceiling. The angles are installed along the perimeter of the walls.
- Installing of main runners: The mains are installed in several sizes. Determining the proper position of the tees is very important.
- Installing the tees: After installing the mains the tees are installed. The tees are locked and fastened with the mains to provide support for the tiles.
- Installation of the tiles: Finally, after the structure is made the ceiling tiles are laid. They are cut carefully according to the size and installed.
Types of Ceilings
Commercial suspended ceilings can be of several types according to the demand and need of the builder. The choice of tiles is important in order to give a better look to the building. Generally, off-white ones are used though several colors are also available. The tiles are also made attractive with several eye-catching designs and patterns. Most of the times, the tiles are judged on their noise absorption ability. Few ceiling types are explained below.
- Exposed Grid: They are the most common and widely used type of ceiling. Here the mains are connected with the tees. Then these boxes are filled with tiles.
- Band Raster: Here the mains and tees could be of varying shapes and designs. They are used when to create a certain design or pattern with the tiles. They impart an aesthetic look to the building. The tiles can be arranged in any way according to a wish of the builder.
- Suspended Drywall Ceiling: Here hanger and wire are used for hanging the drywall sheets rather than the traditional metal grid system. They are not labor intensive and can be constructed very easily. Sometimes sheets of hanging panels are used to give an acoustical look to the building.
Pros of Installing Suspended Ceiling
Installing suspended ceilings can be really beneficial. Some advantages of installing the suspended or dropped ceilings are as follows.
- Easy installation: The process of installing the dropped ceilings does not require much time and labor.
- Hides the several pipes and ductwork: The tiles hide the several pipelines, ductwork and give an aesthetic look to the building.
- Can be removed easily: Removing the tiles to reach the ductworks is easy and does not require abolishing the tiles completely.
- Easy for installation of light: Lights can be easily installed on the tiles.
Reduces noise: They act as excellent noise insulator and reduces the transmission of noise to a great extent.
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