Suspended Ceiling Suppliers

Suspended ceilings are sometimes called dropped down ceilings, and sections of them are called bulkheads, recesses and alcoves. 

They are created using a metal framework that is installed onto the soffit of the building, using simple, galvanised wires. Panels (a.k.a tiles) are placed onto the flanges of the metal framework.

What Ceiling Panels Are Available? Answers From Your Suspended Ceiling Suppliers

Our biggest volume of tile sales is for a standard acoustic tile. Depending on the brand, there are different quality, colour and finish options.

Plasterboard can also be attached to the framework, followed by taping of joins and then a plaster and paint finish.

What Are The Advantages Of Suspended Ceilings?

Ease Of Use

Without a doubt, a suspended ceiling installation is fast and simple. The metal tracks are easily attached to the wires which have been attached to the soffit. The panels are slipped into the pre-extruded flanges and, voila, the ceiling is completed.

Having said that, only use skilled labour for installation. A ceiling that collapses can damage property and injure people.

Sound Insulation

A suspended ceiling supplier will advise you on different sound insulation options in tiles. Noise can be reduced or certain frequencies can be filtered out to improve the interior noise quality. Fibre, cement and wool blends in a wet-felt mix create a variety of options.

Aesthetics

The gap above a suspended ceiling is very useful. Electricians, HVAC, plumbers, fire engineers and AV teams will hide the ugly maze of hardware conduits traversing around the building. In addition, instead of using an unsightly trap door for entering the space, any panel can be lifted to gain entry to the space.

There are a variety of finishes to choose from to ensure the ceiling fits in with the space’s interior design.

Temperature

Thermal insulation is also a big advantage of suspended ceilings and increases your building’s environmentally friendly rating. The effectiveness can be increased by laying fibreglass or cellulose insulation layers in the ceiling space.

What Are The Disadvantages Of Suspended Ceilings?

Reduced Room Volume

A suspended ceiling is also called a dropped ceiling by suspended ceiling suppliers because the structure is dropped off of the soffit and drops into the interior space. If your room’s structure has a very low soffit, a suspended ceiling is perhaps not the best option. You may need to use a bulkhead for lighting, plumbing, HVAC and AV hardware.

A lowered ceiling could make the space visually close in or overlap the upper levels of windows and built-in cabinetry. Recessed channels around the edges can sometimes resolve the latter.

Load Capacity

The components of a suspended ceiling are not built for load-bearing other than their own weight. They won’t withstand a contractor’s mass nor additional fixtures such as fans. The latter would require additional non-standard componentry to be added.

Dropped down ceilings are a great option from suspended ceiling suppliers, and they can meet diverse project needs. Contact our expert team for a ceiling that delivers many benefits.