A suspended ceiling, otherwise known as a dropped ceiling, usually takes the shape of a matrix of metal supports with square or rectangular tiles placed in between, which is suspended beneath the roof structure or next floor to give a space for ventilation, wires and cables and plumbing, and to establish an appealing appearance with no noticeable clutter.
The suspended ceiling was conceived in 1958 by an American named Donald Brown and has evolved very little since that time. Suspended ceilings are rarely found in domestic situations, but they are often found in business office and industrial locations where property construction approaches are different and additional services such as air-con, loudspeakers and fire detection are utilised.
Suspended ceiling panels usually are not with no negative aspects, nevertheless, and can grow to be unattractive after a few years of being installed. Often, the panels can become discoloured as a result of tobacco smoke or water loss. Panels can bulge down, or repetitive taking out and replacement for repair can result in the edges and corners of the panels becoming broken. When the layout of a building needs customization, suspended ceilings can be revised to suit the new design but it’s often carried out inexpertly by basic trades-people and can result in a inadequate look and feel. In humid environments such as swimming pools, mildew can be a problem if eventually left untreated.
Stretch ceilings can be a new development which may be a superior alternative to suspended ceilings on many occasions.
A stretch ceiling is a PVC sheet that is secured at all edges to the walls and placed under stress such that it becomes smooth. A stretch ceiling has several of the benefits of a suspended ceiling, in terms of masking unattractive roof supports or old plaster, but provides a more beautiful finish and tidier installation around pillars and other unusual features. The ceiling may also be curved or arched to make the most of the room available, and may be offered in a variety of colours or perhaps lit from above by coloured lighting effects. They’re also immune to mold and mildew because water simply flows off them, causing them to be proper for use in humid environments.
Stretch ceilings are an interesting modern day alternative to traditional suspended ceilings and so are increasing in popularity.