A suspended ceiling, otherwise known as a dropped ceiling, typically takes the form of a grid of metallic supports with rectangular or square tiles positioned between them, which is hung beneath the roof or next floor to give a space for ventilation, cables and pipes, and to establish an attractive appearance with no noticeable mess.
The suspended ceiling was conceived in 1958 by an American named Donald Brown and it has changed little since that time. Suspended ceilings are generally hardly ever seen in domestic situations, but they are often found in office and industrial settings where building construction approaches differ and a lot of utilities for example air conditioning, loudspeakers and fire detection are utilised.
Ceiling panels are not with no negatives, however, and may grow to be unsightly after several years of installation. Frequently, the panels can get discoloured as a result of tobacco smoke or water leakage. Panels can sag down, or repeated removal and reinstallation for repair can result in the edges and corners of the panels getting damaged. Once the layout of a building requires customization, suspended ceilings may be modified to fit the new layout but it’s frequently performed amateurishly by basic companies and can result in a very poor overall look. In humid environments for example swimming pools, mold could become a problem if eventually left without treatment.
Stretch ceilings are a new development which is often a superior option to suspended ceilings quite often.
A stretch ceiling is a PVC sheet which is anchored at all edges to the wall surfaces and placed under stress such that it becomes flat. A stretch ceiling has several of the positive aspects of a suspended ceiling, in terms of covering up unsightly roof supports or old plaster, but gives you a more beautiful finish and tidier installation all around pillars and other unusual features. The ceiling may also be curved or arched to capitalize on of the room available, and could be offered in a variety of colours and even illuminated from above by coloured lights. They’re also resistant to mold and mildew because water just runs off them, which makes them appropriate for use in damp environments.
Stretch ceilings are an appealing contemporary substitute to old fashioned suspended ceilings and so are increasing in popularity.