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FINISHES CEILINGS
CEILINGS
Ceilings can be classified into three groups based on how they are attached to the structure. They can be suspended from the structure, Attached directly to the structure, The structure and the finish ceiling can be same component.
CEILINGS (cont.)
Residential construction:
Gypsum wallboard placed directly on the floor joists or ceiling joists with mechanical attachment using screws or nails.
Commercial construction:
The ceiling is a wire suspended system supporting a finished surface of acoustical tile gypsum wallboard, or other decorative material.
CEILINGS (cont.)
Suspended ceiling provides a flat ceiling surface for partition attachment, lights, and acoustical treatment and allows the space above the ceiling, called the plenum, to be used for mechanical systems, wiring, and other services.
Coordination
Because ceilings serve so many purposes in todays construction in addition to acoustical control, there are many elements that must be coordinated with the selection and detailing of ceiling system. These elements can include recessed lights, duct work, sprinkler piping, fire alarm speakers, smoke detectors, and other recessed items.
Recessed Lights
The space above suspended ceiling is packed with ducts, conduit, and piping. It must be verified that there is sufficient clearance for recessed lights, and specified design features.
Access
If there is a great deal of mechanical equipment, valves, electrical junction boxes, and other items requiring access, a ceiling system must be selected that is easy to open up and return into place without damage.
Remodeling Work
In remodeling work, painting existing acoustical tiles is sometimes seen as economical way to refinish ceilings. However, painting may destroy the acoustical value of the tiles. Instead, replacing or cleaning the tiles should be considered.
Heavy Loads
When partitions extend only to the suspended ceiling, additional bracing may be required for heavy loads suspended on the partition, such as bookcases. Additional bracing will prevent wall shake from heavy doors being closed and can be used for earthquake bracing. Bracing may consist of diagonal studs screwed through the ceiling into the top runner of the partition and secured to the structural floor above.
Plaster Ceilings
Lath and plaster ceilings are constructed similarly to lath and plaster partitions. Like their partition counterparts, lath and plaster ceilings cost more than gypsum wallboard ceilings and are more difficult to construct. However they can easily be curved to form complex shapes.
Integrated Ceilings
Integrated ceilings are suspended ceiling systems specifically designed to accommodate acoustical ceiling tile, light fixtures, supply and return air grilles, fire sprinklers, and partition attachment in a consistent, unified way.