Advantages Of Stretched Ceilings Over Suspended Ceilings
on January 3rd, 2012 at 5:48 PMA suspended ceiling, otherwise known as a dropped ceiling, usually takes the form of a matrix of steel supports with square or rectangular tiles placed in between, which is suspended beneath the roof structure or next storey to provide a space for HVAC, cables and piping, and to create an appealing look and feel with no visible clutter.
The suspended ceiling was conceived in 1958 by an American called Donald Brown and it has evolved little since. Suspended ceilings are generally hardly ever found in domestic situations, yet are often encountered in office and industrial settings where property construction approaches are distinct and additional services such as air con, PA systems and fire detection are in use.
Suspended ceiling panels are not with no down sides, however, and can become ugly after several years of being installed. Often, the panels can become discoloured due to cigarette smoke or rain water leaks. Panels can bulge downwards, or repeated removal and replacement for repair can result in the edges and corners of the panels becoming broken. When the layout of a building requires customization, suspended ceilings can be changed to fit the new layout but it’s frequently carried out inexpertly by basic trades-people and can result in a lousy look and feel. In damp conditions such as swimming pools, mildew can become a concern if allowed to remain without treatment.
Stretch ceilings can be a new advancement which is often a superior option to suspended ceilings on many occasions.
A stretch ceiling is a PVC sheet that is anchored at all edges to the walls and placed under stress such that it will become flat. A stretch ceiling has several of the advantages of a suspended ceiling, in terms of masking ugly roof beams or aged plasterwork, but delivers a more eye-catching finish and neater installation around pillars and other unusual features. The ceiling could also be curved or arched to take advantage of the room available, and may be offered in a selection of colours or perhaps illuminated from behind by coloured lighting effects. They’re also resistant to mildew and mold because water just flows off them, which makes them proper for use in moist conditions.
Stretch ceilings are an interesting modern day alternative to conventional suspended ceilings and are growing in popularity.












