Suspended ceilings provide information and advantages. They are ceilings that are suspended from the structure above, generally by wires. Common materials used are drywall, plaster, or fibrous acoustic tiles. Suspended ceilings offer low costs, fast installation, sound control, flexibility, adaptability for lighting and mechanical systems, and easy accessibility to the plenum space above. The main components are the ceiling material, support wires, and a support system like a metal framing or grid.
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9. Suspended Ceilings
ï‚— Suspended from the Structure
ï‚— Generally by wires
ï‚— Materials: drywall, plaster, fibrous (acoustic)
Structure
Suspended Ceiling
•Drywall
•Plaster
•Acoustic (incombustible fibers)
Support
Wires
Ceiling
Plenum space
for
ducts, pipes, conduit ...
Support System
•Metal Framing
•Furring Channels
•“Metal Grid
14. Suspended ceilings – Advantages
ï‚— Low cost
ï‚— Fast installation
ï‚— Sound control
ï‚— Flexible
ï‚— Adaptability of
lighting and
mechanical
ï‚— Easy accessibility
to plenum space
