If you’ve ever taken the time to look up at the ceiling at your workplace, you might have noticed that it’s a little lower than the structural slab above it.
Suspended ceilings are a type of ceiling finish where the visible surface is hung beneath the structural slab or members above it, rather than being directly attached to them as it would be with standard residential trusses and plasterboard.
Whether you’re building new, fitting out a shop or just looking to update your premises, suspended ceilings offer a versatile and attractive option. We’re going to look at the main uses of these ceilings and how they could work for you and your property.
Easily conceal your services
Perhaps the most common and useful feature of suspended ceilings is their ability to hide all manner of services. This is especially useful in commercial or industrial buildings where slabs are made of concrete and hiding services is a challenge. By suspending your ceiling panels you create an overhead void that can conceal wires, plumbing, insulation or unsightly structural details with ease.
Depending on your needs, the ceiling you specify can be installed to leave enough room for anything from small wiring conduits to large-diameter industrial ductwork and plumbing.
Many ceiling systems also feature removable tiles and modular grids that allow for better access to the hidden services. That’s great news for your bottom line when it comes to electrical and plumbing installation and maintenance work.
Improved insulation and sound dampening
Creating that large void in the ceiling gives property owners ample opportunity to install thermal insulation and protect their buildings from harsh summers and freezing Sydney winters. Even without installing a separate product, creating a large air gap offers fantastic thermal insulation for the rooms below.
Likewise, the air gap can be used for Soundproof Ceiling Installation, or the space itself can serve as an effective acoustic break from the floor above. This is especially valuable in properties that use older timber construction methods where sound transmission is much more noticeable.
Achieve the look you want
Because a suspended ceiling isn’t tied to the structural members above it, you are free to modify and choose a ceiling that fits with the look your property needs. Commercial and office clients often enjoy the additional brightness of an all-white ceiling, especially when compared to living with exposed slabs overhead.
Otherwise, the options are endless, and a good plasterer can help you select ceiling panels and styles that complement the aesthetic of your property and assist you with Ceiling Repairs Sydney wide.
It’s worth noting that suspended ceilings are fully compatible with partition walls. If you are starting with a wide-open space, you can install suspended ceilings up above and still separate the area below into the different rooms you need. Seek the help of a plasterer if you would like to discuss your options for suspended ceilings and partition walls. Depending on design constraints, the two systems may need to be checked for compatibility.
Easy, fast installation
Most systems used for suspended ceilings are relatively simple. Brackets are secured to the structural slab overhead, and then a support grid is attached to the brackets from which your ceiling tiles can then be hung. Compared to traditional plastering methods, hanging a suspended ceiling is relatively simple to work, and large areas can be covered in short amounts of time.
That ease and speed of installation also mean the cost of labour is reduced. For businesses wanting to achieve that fresh look on a budget, suspended ceilings are a fantastic and readily available option.
Want a quote on a suspended ceiling? Contact Sydney Metro Plastering today!
Whether you need to repair an existing system or fit out a totally new solution, our Plasterer Sydney team at Sydney Metro Plastering can take care of installing your suspended ceiling. We will help specify and supply the materials you need and can select the option that will look best for your building. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today, our friendly team is always happy to help.