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Benefits Of Suspended Ceilings

Suspended ceilings are common place in the industrial and commercial premises. There are a number of reasons suspended ceilings are chosen over standard ceilings. I will aim to illustrate some of these benefits in the following article.

Price
It is a lot cheaper to install a new suspended or drop ceiling under an existing one than it is to have the old one renovated to get it looking nearly as good as a suspended ceiling could.

Fire resistance
Virtually all types of suspended ceiling tiles offer unrivalled fire protection. This is especially important in industrial and commercial settings where buildings must adhere to strict fire safety codes.

Insulation
Air is one of the best insulators. When you install a suspended ceiling, you have a static layer of air between the drop ceiling and the main ceiling. This air actually acts as a great insulator. If air is just not enough then you can use the space to fill with insulating wool. The fact that a suspended ceiling gives you a lower ceiling also reduces the amount of airspace in the room that you need to heat. All of this comes together and lowers your heating bills.

Reduce noise pollution
Suspended ceiling tiles are well reknowned for their ability to reduce noise from above. You can even choose tiles with a good DB (decibel level) for extra soundproofing. Still not quiet enough? Why not install some sound attenuation batts (sound proofing insulation) in the space between the natural ceiling and the suspended ceiling.

Bacteria and Humidity resistance
This is the reason why hospitals have taken so feverously taken to suspended ceilings. In applications like this where hygiene is paramount a suspended ceiling can be the difference between an outbreak of MRSA and not having an outbreak of MRSA.

Practicality
Suspended ceilings keep all those unsightly wires, cables, pipes and ducts out of view while also keeping them accessible in the event that any maintenance work needs to be carried out. The tiles simply pop out, allowing you to get access to anything which may need your attention.

Style
Suspended ceilings have a bit of a reputation of not being very attractive. There are however, so many different types of suspended ceiling tile so you will easily able to find one that takes your fancy.

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How much to replace a drop ceiling with a regular ceiling?

We have a medium sized bedroom (approx) 12 by 16. There is a super ugly drop ceiling that we would like to replace. There is about a foot of space between the original ceiling and the drop, with a single duct that runs along one wall.

Variables aside, 6 sheets of 4x8' gypsum board. 1/2" thick if joists are 16" o.c., 5/8" if joists are 24" o.c. (assume $5 per sheet. Drywall fasteners $5. Drywall tape and compound, putty knife, another $30. Linemans pliers to remove suspension wires for dropped ceiling, $10.

Variables: rerouting duct or boxout (if along wall)
Ceiling joist size
Ceiling insulation (while its open...)
Ceiling fan/light fixture (while its open...)
Subcontractor to texture ceiling
Paint to suit

Monday March 08 2010
MARCH 7 — I have a new sworn enemy. Its name is mould. It is early spring yet the grouting in my bathroom is erupting in ugly black spots. I looked up at my kitchen ceiling in horror yesterday and realised the entire surface was covered with pale grey spots of varying sizes.

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