There are many different types of ceilings out there to choose from when getting a new ceiling fitted, but there is one that can offer many different benefits and extras that will help you in future maintenance of your ceiling. The ceiling type that I am talking about is suspended ceilings, read on to find out some of the benefits to these types of ceilings.



Suspended ceilings are false ceilings which are supported by suspended metal grids which are held on from the current existing ceiling joints. Usually, but not always, suspended ceilings are held made demountable so that there is access to the ceiling void above. This is usually created so that occasional maintenance work can be carried out above the ceiling so that it is hidden from view, this is probably one of the main reasons why buildings such as shopping precincts, offices and schools use suspended ceilings, so that maintenance can be carried out without being in the full public eye.

There are many different additions that can be added on to suspended ceilings to offer benefits to you and whoever else will see them. Suspended ceilings for example can have lighting added to them and stylish tiles to make them look good as well as brightening up the rooms. There are many different types of lighting that you can get installed, there are even lights that help with heating. The main thing that determines what extras you can have on the suspended ceilings is the tiles that are used in the suspended ceilings. This is because most of the extras will come built in with the tiles, for example for extra insulation that doesn't take up much room in the ceiling void you can get tiles which come built in with extra insulation.

When thinking about buying suspended ceilings you may want to consider the fire safety aspect to the ceilings, if you feel that it is going to be a issue then you will probably want to get suspended ceilings tiles that are made from mineral fibres or from fire rated wood panels that will keep your suspended ceilings fire proof for a certain period of time if a fire was to break out. These tiles will also bring you up to scratch with any health and safety regulations that you may need to abide by.

One of the major reasons why people opt for suspended ceilings is because you can then hide existing pipe work, air ducts or anything else in general that may be being used that you do not wish customers or friends to see as it will make your existing ceilings look tacky. Another reason why many people decide to install suspended ceilings is because you can then run your whole ventilation system in the ceiling void above, allowing for you to fill the room or building with fresh air and not have any air ducts in full plain view.

Suspended ceilings are definitely growing in popularity, especially in the commercial industry but always remember that these ceilings can be added to most buildings and will help you in presentation and with anything that may wish to conceal. It will also give you the chances to carry out maintenance when and where necessary.