What Is A False Ceiling in Constructions?

What Is A False Ceiling in Constructions?

What Is A False Ceiling in Constructions?

False ceilings are an innovative way to redesign your interior space and give it a modern, finished look. False ceilings are secondary ceilings that hang below the main ceiling and can also be known as a drop ceilings, T-bar ceilings, false ceilings, suspended ceilings, grid ceilings, or drop-in ceilings.

They are made from lightweight materials such as gypsum, PVC, or mineral fiber and provide sound insulation by blocking out noise from upper floors. False ceilings create a neat finish while concealing pipes, wires, and air conditioning units.

They also add an extra layer of insulation to your space during winter, making them hugely popular with homeowners and businesses.

What Is The Purpose Of A False Ceiling?

False ceilings have multiple purposes, including concealing electrical wiring and soundproofing rooms, providing fire safety, improving energy efficiency by reducing the volume of a room that needs to be heated or cooled, and aiding in moisture and sag resistance.

False ceilings were originally constructed from gypsum boards but nowadays there is an increased variety of ornamental false ceiling designs available which can add both additional style and functionality to a space.

What Is The Difference Between A False Ceiling And A Normal Ceiling?

A false ceiling is a secondary ceiling made of lightweight material, hung below the main ceiling. It is mainly used for covering up unsightly wires, plumbing pipes, and other structural components in a house.

The major difference between a false ceiling and a normal ceiling is that false ceilings are much lower than traditional ceilings, which act as sound barriers, help to reduce air leakage, provide thermal insulation, and better aesthetic value to the space underneath.

On the other hand, normal ceilings are generally higher and often offer no noise reduction or thermal insulation benefits.

False ceilings also provide an easier way for wiring distribution for lighting fixtures and electrical outlets compared to normal ceilings.

In addition, false ceilings can help reduce the cost of cooling since they block the rise of hot air from entering a high-ceiling house and thus can reduce running costs of air conditioning compared to low false-ceiling houses.

What Is A False Ceiling Type?

A false ceiling type is a suspended structure from the main roof of the room, and they come in two different types – Grid and Plain.

The Grid false ceiling is made up of metal frames like grid patterns which are then covered with pre-fabricated boards like Gypsum, Mineral Fibre, or Metal. This type of false ceiling is perfect for big-scale commercial establishments due to its robustness and variety of designs and shapes it can provide.

On the other hand, Plain false ceilings involve covering existing plain surfaces with rolled aluminum sheets along with a POP (Plaster of Paris) finish, giving any room a more ornamental look.

They are mostly used in homes to enhance aesthetic appeal while providing thermal insulation during summer.

What Is A False Ceiling Made Of?

False ceilings are usually made of gypsum, a sulfate of calcium that is an evaporite mineral. Gypsum is popular due to its thermal and sound insulation properties, lightweight nature and fire resistance.

Additionally, it is a soft material, making it easier to install in the form of square gypsum boards hung from an iron framework. As such, false ceilings are often built using gypsum for these beneficial qualities.