TOPIC :FALSE CEILING

 A dropped ceiling is often a secondary

ceiling, hung below the main (structural)
ceiling. It may also be referred to as a drop
ceiling, T-bar ceiling ,falseceiling,
suspended ceiling, grid ceiling, drop in
ceiling, or drop out ceiling .

 The area above the dropped ceiling is called

plenums pace.
 ExposedStructural & MPE
 TightlyAttached
 Suspended
 Interstitial
  Exposed Structure & MPE
 Industrial, warehouse, …
▪ Economy & ease of maintenance
 Timber, trusses, etc.
▪ Often for appearance

 Flat Plate
 Painted - hotels & apartments
 Minimal MPE services in ceiling
 Economy and reduces story height
Textured Ceiling
Exposed Timber & MPE Services
 Attached directly to joists or slabs
 Special arrangements / accommodations for:
 Structural members (beams, girders)
 MPE systems
  Suspended from the Structure
 Generally by wires
 Materials: drywall, plaster, fibrous (acoustic)
Structure

Ceiling
Plenum space
for
ducts, pipes, conduit ...

Support System Suspended Ceiling

•Metal Framing •Drywall
•Furring Channels •Plaster
•“Metal Grid •Acoustic (incombustible fibers)
• The suspended ceiling was originally developed to conceal the
underside of the floor above and to offer acoustic balance and
control in a room.
• The acoustic performance of suspended ceilings has improved
dramatically over the years, with enhanced sound absorption and
attenuation. This is sometimes achieved by adding insulation known
as sound attenuation bats (sabs), more commonly referred to as
"sound bats", above the panels to help deaden sounds and keep
adjacent rooms quieter.

A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITHOUT A A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH A PLENUM

PLENUM AIRSPACE. AIRSPACE.
 • TYPES OF SUSPENDED CEILINGS
• EXPOSED OR LAY-IN GRID
• CONCEALED GRID
• SEMI-CONCEALED GRID
• CONCEALED GRID FOR METAL CLIP-IN TILES
• METAL STRIP
• OPEN CELL CEILINGS
• BESPOKE METAL CEILINGS
• METAL FURRING SYSTEMS
• GRID
• PERIMETER TRIMS
• HANGERS
Suspended Plaster Ceiling (note the delamination of the finish coat)
•Exposed Metal Grid
•2x2 or 2x4 Lay-in Panels
•MPE “sized” to fit grid or
cut into the acoustic tile
•Economical
 “Recessed” Grid

Ceiling mounted - lights, sprinkler,

smoke detector, communication

Multiple Tile Finishes Available

Diffuser sized 2x2

Combination Light/Diffuser

Suspended Ceiling
used as a
Fire Resistant Membrane

The Integrity of
the Fire Resistant
Rating
Must be
Maintained at the
Ceiling
Penetrations
Suspended Acoustic Ceiling with a Gypsum ‘Fire’Ceiling Above
support used to lift the
 “Difficult” to access

Main Runners Cross Tees

•Provide Main Ceiling Support •Intermediate Support
•Generally 4’ o.c. •“Rest”/ attach to Mains
•Attached to “Hangers” •Spacing depends on tile
•Additional hangers may be
required to support MPE “loads” Wall Angle
•Attaches to wall
 Perimeter detail

Method of fixing sections

Typical cross section

 Itsused to conceal varied service lines-
structural features , open pipes and wiring, and air
conditioning ducts.

 It gives more options to use special lighting

 Systems such as cove lighting, wall washers,
floating effects and so on

 False ceiling can be used to give thermal

insulation for a given space. Besides,it also
create an effective sonic system especially
inauditoriums,cinema halls or recording studios.
• Very basic and economic cost of False
Ceiling comes out to Rs. 150 – Rs 200 per sq.
ft (square feet) . If you add some creative
designs and material quality cost goes up.
Designs that gel well with rest of the room.

Plaster of Paris ( POP ) is being used since long long

time. Since last few years, Gypsum boards are used a
lot. Previously simple wood was used, now good
quality Ply is commonly used.
• A system where the grid is visible and into which panels are laid. The grid
is finished in colours to harmonise or contrast with the panels.
• Panels are manufactured from a variety of materials including mineral/rock
fibre, glass fibre, plasterboard, calcium silicate, glass reinforced
gypsum, perlite, wood, steel and aluminium. Panels are available in a
variety of sizes to suit the modular features of the grid system. The more
common being 1200 x 600, 600 x 600 and 500 x 500mm.

• Grid systems are, generally, an inverted ‘T’ design, with a table (exposed face)
width of 15 or 24mm. They are rolled from galvanised steel strip with a
finished facing of painted steel or aluminium. Grid systems may also have an
exposed face that is rolled to a profile or have a profiled aluminium section
applied.
• Extruded aluminium exposed grid systems are also
available.
• The various components clip together to form square or
rectangular modules to receive infill panels.
• Panels have, most commonly, square or simple rebated edges,
but some propriety products may have other edge details. A
considerable number of face patterns and colours are available.

• Many panels are designed for wide usage and have good
general performance. Panels are also available with
enhanced features, offering increased sound absorption,
sound attenuation, heat insulation, resistance to humidity,
etc.
• Exposed grid suspended ceiling systems can contribute to
passive fire protection.
• The system is rapid to install and can provide a high
degree of access to the ceiling void.
• Concealed Grid (For Tiles Other Than
Steel/Aluminium)

• A system where, after the tiles are installed, the grid is not visible.
• The system most commonly comprises galvanised steel ‘Z’ sections fixed
with clips to a primary network of galvanised channel sections.
• Systems using inverted ‘T’ sections (similar to those described under
‘Exposed or lay-in grid’) may also be appropriate for specific
manufacturer’s tiles.
• Tiles are manufactured from a variety of material, including mineral/rock
wool, glass fibre, perlite cast plaster and wood.
• Edges may be kerbed (slotted), back-cut or tongued & grooved to receive
the ‘Z’ or ‘T’ section.
• The butting edges of the tiles may be square or bevelled to create a ‘V’
joint feature.
• Common sizes of tiles are 300 x 300 and 600 x 600.
• Concealed grid syste ms require an extremely high standard of
workmanship to achi eve a satisfactory installation.

TYPICAL CONCEALED GRID

• SEMI-CONCEALED GRID :
• A system where the grid is visible in one direction only.
• The exposed grid sections would generally be a 24mm ‘T’, as described under
‘Exposed or lay-in grid’. The concealed components may be similar ‘T’ section,
‘Z’ section (usually 32mm deep) or a special deep ‘cranked Z’.

• As the grid components do not interlock spacer bars must be used to prevent
the exposed tee sections ‘spreading’ allowing panels to fall.
• This system is designed to support ‘planks’ – tiles that are 300mm wide and
1200, 1500, 1800 and up to 2500mm long.
• The exposed sections support the shorter edges.
• Planks are manufactured from a variety of material, including mineral/rock
wool, glass fibre, wood, steel and aluminium.
• The short edges are square cut and the long edges may be kerbed (slotted),
back-cut or tongued and grooved to receive the ‘Z’ or ‘T’ section.
• Planks manufactured from steel or aluminium will, generally, not require the
longitudinal (concealed) components.
• The butting edges of the planks are usually bevelled to create a ‘V’ joint
feature, but may be square – metal versions may have a separating foam
gasket.
• Semi-concealed systems can offer access to the void above the ceiling, but, if
required on a regular basis, care should be exercised in the selection of plank material.