The Aplication of

Fibreglass as a Material
of Ceiling

By:
Sarah H Nizomi 3815100011
Dwi Yunita Sari 3815100017
Yolanda Putri W. 3815100045
FIBREGLASS
Fibreglass is a glass of liquid drawn into fibers with a thin
center line of approximately 0.005 mm - 0.01 mm. The fiber
can be spun into yarn or woven into a fabric, which is then
impregnated with resin, making the material strong and
resistant towards corrosion and possible to be used as car
body and building ships. Its also used as a reinforcing agent
for many products of plastic ; composite material produced
is known as reinforced plastic-glass (glass-reinforced
plastic, GRP) or epoxy reinforced glass-fiber (GRE), is called
"fiberglass" in general usage.

The characteristics of fibreglass

The density is quite low (about 2.55 g / cc)
Its tensile strength is quite high (about 1.8 GPa)
Its stiffness is rather low (70GPa)
Good dimensional stability
Good resistance of high and low temperature
Corrosion-resist
The general composition of fibreglass is 50-60% SiO2 and other alloys, namely Al, Ca, Mg, Na, and others.
THE EXCELLENCEs AND WEAKNESSES OF FIBREGLASS

EXCELLENCE The Use of FIBREGLASS

1) Low-cost production
low technology fabrication2) Fibreglass doesnt
GRP (stands for Glass-reinforced Plastic) is another
take much time to make common name of fibreglass
3) Easy to duplicate
GRP is a versatile material that combines lightness
4) Easy handling with intrinsic strength material to provide an outer
5) Product dimension stability layer of an all-weather proof, with a variety of surface
6) Resistance towards chemical substances textures and unlimited color choice
Its first use in the civilian world is in the manufacture
WEAKNESS of boat, where the material is generally accepted in
the 1950s. Its use has now expanded the field of
1) Low solidity and strength
automotive and sports equipment as well as aircraft
2) Poor affections towards health models.
3) Stability is rather not good GRP is also used in the telecommunications industry
4) The forming of fibreglass requires molding for shrouding the outer appearance of the antenna.
process
5) Limitation
MAKING PROCESS FIBERGLASS
 The Applications of Fibreglass on Ceiling
1) Pressed ceiling panels
Fibreglass pressed
ceiling panel is an innovation
made to replace the old-
fashioned, expensive, and
inefficient tin pressed ceiling . It
combines strength and stiffness
with lightness. Fibreglass
pressed ceiling absorbs sound,
resulting in improved acoustics
in the room in which it is placed.
It is an effective insulator,
eliminating huge heating and air-
conditioning costs by making a
room cool in cold or warm
weather.
The Applications of Fibreglass on Ceiling

2) Fibreglass ceiling tiles

Ceiling tiles attach directly to an existing drywall or plaster ceiling and offer an
affordable way to add beauty and appeal when designing virtually any room in your home. Fiberglass
Ceilings are also available in unique visuals like shapes and blades, and available in a broad range of
textures, sizes and colors.
Installation
1) Pressed Panels Installation
To install pressed ceiling panels, you will
need to place a plywood underlayment as
a base before installing the panels by
screwing them on it.
2) Tiles Installation
Ceiling tiles are installed directly over the surface
of an existing ceiling. This type of installation is
called direct apply or "surface mount". This
installation type only requires metal strips and
clips, no grid is required. Another method to install
ceiling tiles is by using adhesive.
 The Characteristics of Fibreglass Ceiling
Tin Ceilings
Originating in the late 1800s,
metal panels were added to
ceilings as a decorative
element. Fabricated to imitate
hand-sculpted plaster, these
less-expensive alternatives
were coated in tin, hence the
name. A variety of finishes are
available that are easily
attached to a ceiling,
regardless of ceiling height.
Exposed Ceiling
Beams, trusses or system
piping are revealed in an
exposed ceiling. Wooden
beams and trusses found in
original construction of older
homes lend a sense of history
to a room. Fabricated beams
made to look like wood can
also be attached to a ceiling.
Exposed system elements,
such as duct work and piping,
give a modernist, loft
ambiance to a room, creating
an open and industrial feel.
Coffered Ceiling
Similar to a tray ceiling, a
coffered ceiling has
several recesses covering
the entire ceiling surface.
Often lined with decorative
molding, coffered ceilings
add strength to the
Tray Ceiling rooms construction.
A tray ceiling begins as a Coffers add height and
normal ceiling. The depth to the feel of a
drama begins when it room.
rises, most often in the
center of the room,
creating a recess of at
least 6 inches. Tray
ceilings can also be
dropped, becoming a
floating false ceiling.

Vaulted Ceilings
An architectural design
element, a vaulted ceiling
peaks at the center of a
room, or follows the roof
line. An off-side vault, or a
simple angle running
upwards to the roof line
also adds drama to a
room. Skylights and paint
enhance the vault.
Barrel Vault Cove Ceilings
Originating in Roman A coved ceiling curves up
architecture, a barrel from the four main walls of a
vault looks like a barrel room and leads to the actual
thats cut in half and ceiling. Coving is applied as a
tacked to the ceiling. molding attached between the
Found in major rooms of a wall and ceiling or is
Domed Ceiling incorporated into the
home or down a long
Unlike a barrel vault, a architecture of the room.
hallway, barrel vaults in
domed ceiling opens up a Usually painted white to
natural stone or brick are
specific area of a room. match the floor molding, a
dramatic. A stark,
Often found in tight dramatic effect is achieved
modernist look for a
hallways or above a with paint or texture. Coves
barrel vault is created
sweeping staircase, the are also found as arches
with lightly toned or white
dome is a blank canvas for separating one living space
paint.
a mural. Creative inset from another.
lighting or a cascading
chandelier adds to the
cachet of the dome.
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