False Ceiling

Third Year B.Arch. 2007-08 Mrs. A.V.Dixit

We provide a False Ceiling for:

1.To hide the uneven structural grid and

give a smooth finished ceiling.
2.To reduce volume of a room for
increased efficiency of AC.
3.To hide the light source.
4.For acoustical treatment.
5.To hide electrical & air conditioning
ductwork.
6.For pleasing aesthetics.
Fabric False ceiling
Suspended Ceiling
Materials for false ceilings:

•metal ceiling
•aluminium panel ceiling
•gypsum board ceiling
•plaster tile,
•vinyl laminated gypsum tile
•mineral fibre acoustic ceiling;

• Calcium Silicate board

PVC ceiling.

Cork

Wooden Boards

Thermocol
Now a days fiber glass is used on large
scale for appearance and other purposes like
artificial sky of a planetarium which is
fixed directly with main structure with the
help of some special carbohydrate gum
materials.
Metalic Ceiling Tile
Aluminium Ceiling
Tile

Size:600x600.
Thickness:7mm
many perforation patterns to choose, with
black acoustic felt.
Thickness: 9mm, 9.5mm, 12mm, 12.5mm.
Size: 1220x2440mm or 1220x3000mm
Mineral Fibre Acoustic
Ceiling Tile;

Fire resistance class A,

good acoustic effect,
thickness 10mm, 12mm, 15mm.
Size: 2'x2' and 2'x4'.
Suspension: square edge or
tegular also available.
Calcium Silicate board
100% asbestos-free,
thickness range 5mm-15mm. Fireproof class A.
PVC Ceiling Sections
False Ceiling :

In the case of frame work of false ceiling,

must be sufficient strong to take its own
load plus the load of one or two workers to
work on it.

For designing the frame work, it is necessary

to consider
the dead weight of all the materials of false
ceiling and the span of space.
First the frame work is done.

Generally this is done by the help of steel or

wooden members depending on the span and the
cost.
The construction of frame for false ceiling
also depends on the
site conditions,
materials available,
requirements,
cost and
other support members available along with
main structural members.
In the case of a picture hall
or auditorium, generally roofs
are supported on steel trusses.

To make a frame for false

ceiling therefore first frame
work is done with the help of
steel members then wooden
members are fixed with these
steel members to divide the
larger area into smaller areas
of required size governing the
size of materials.
Wall lining and false ceiling play an
important role in the field of interior
decoration.
By this operation we get another light
Weight-decorative surface over the
structural surface to protect from the
weather reaction and sound pollution.
Steps to install a suspended ceiling.

•Planning for a Suspended Ceiling

•Installing Wall Angles

•Locating and Hanging Suspension Wires for Main Tees

•Installing Main Tees

•Installing Cross Tees and Border Cross Tees

•Installing Ceiling Panels

Planning for a
Suspended Ceiling
FIG. 5 - Allow a minimum of 6" space
between the ceilings
if you're using recessed lights.

FIG. 6 - Use a level to

apply the wall angle at a
Installing Wall
proper height around the
Angles
room.
 FIG. 7 - Fasten the wall angles
securely to the wall at all
points.

FIG. 8 - Overlap the inside

corners and miter the outside
corners.
FIG. 12 - Main tees generally
have cross tee slots every
300mm
FIG. 14 - Main tees can be spliced for rooms
wider than 4m
INSTALLING CROSS TEES & BORDER CROSS TEES

FIG. 15 - Insert the cross

tees into the slots in the
main cross tees.
final tee arrangement
Tilt the ceiling panels slightly and drop
them into position.
1.To conceal the constructional defects.

2 . To provide better appearance.

3. To provide heat insulation lo reduce the load on

air- conditioning unit.

4. To improve acoustics of internal space.

5. To reduce the reflection of light from the various surfaces.

6. To conceal the direct lighting instruments to get defuse

light.

7. To provide a comfortable environment.

Heating System in
False ceilings
Light Fitting Strips in the
False Ceiling
Electrical conduiting in the false ceiling
Smoke Detectors in the False Ceiling
Sprinkler system
End of Part I
 Space
Dividers
A multi-functional room divider offers
flexible storage, display, and work surfaces,
cleverly maximizing available space.
Partitions
for
Privacy
Movable walls is
an answer to the
ever increasing
demand for
efficient and
adaptable space
utilisation in
offices, hotels,
conference
centres,
educational
establishments,
leisure amenities
and exhibition
halls.
Sliding Partitions
Timber Frame Partition
Typical Section Stacking Options
Accordion
Concertina
Folding Partition
Systems
Sound reductions
to 30 dB, top
hung without
floor track,
heavy duty vinyl
finish with fire
retardant option,
stacking at one
or both ends of
the opening with
curved track and
multi direction
meeting junction
options.
Wind & River
Waves
Two layered wavy
room dividers
Moon light
 Clear
aluminum
poles with
top
decorations
hold the
translucent
acrylic
panels that
form this
screen

Army
 A series of
glass panels
with "news"
graphical
content are
supported by
aluminum tubular
poles to guide
you through the
lobby area of
the newspaper's
office.

News
Fire
Illusions

The interesting
combination of solid
Decorative Metals and
woven wire mesh, and
the basic geometrical
shapes used to create
these room dividers,
provide a perfect
balance between
subtlety and dynamism.
Undulating
feature wall
30' feet wide
and 62 feet
tall.
The curved
panels are
mounted to the
wall with
brackets and
tubular
aluminum of
2.5" diam.
serve as fiber
optic light
enclosures.
Aluminium
extrusion
partition systems
can be used to
re-divide an open
space with
elegance and
functionality.
Toilet Partitions
Aluminum partitions find their
applications in office buildings to
make group or cellular workplaces.
Made of high grade aluminum, aluminum
partitions are
versatile,
non-load bearing
& relocatable,
just perfect for internal use.
These can be custom availed as per
specific height and length of client
requirements.
Rust proof
• Resistant to corrosion
• Light in weight
• High tensile strength ensures
less deformity
• No thermal stresses due to
variation in temperature
Doors and partitions
of almost any size
and type can be
fabricated using
aluminium extrusions.
Door frames are
available in a wide
range of sizes.
Shutter verticals,
shutter top and
bottom styles are
available .
Intermediate transoms
are used to reduce
loss due to breakage
of glass
Electrical Conduits
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