FALSE CEILING/DROPPED

CEILING

Suhail Alam
B.Arch 4th year
Sharda University

INTRODUCTION
False ceiling or dropped ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below
the main structural ceiling usually concrete or timber.
Dropped ceilings are created to hide the building infrastructure,
includingpiping,wiring, andductwork, by creating a spaceabove
the dropped ceiling, while allowing access for repairs and
inspections.
Another purpose of dropped ceiling is to develop aesthetical details
which are difficult and structurally difficult to construct.
Dropped ceilings are also use to reduce the volume of the space so
that the heating and cooling load can be reduced.
Acoustic balance and control was another early objective of dropped
ceilings.

Types of false ceilings

Exposed ceiling
A system where grid is visible and
into which panels are laid. The grid is
finished in colors to harmonize with
the panels.
Panels are manufactured from a
variety of materials including rock
fiber, glass fiber, mineral fiber etc.
common size of the panel is
1200x600, 600x600 and 500x500.

Concealed ceiling

A system where, after tiles are

installed, the grid is not visible.
Gypsum plasterboard ceiling is the
most commonly used concealed
ceiling.
Gypsum plaster board has taken the
place of POP ceiling due to its ease
of installation.

Exposed ceiling system components

Main tee runner
Cross tee
Wall angle or parameter channel
Galvanized hanger wire
Angel cleat
Expansion anchor or fasteners
Mineral fiber board or ceiling tile

Exposed grid ceiling component

fixing details
Angle or hanger wire

Parameter channel
Cross tee

Main runner tee

Gypsum plasterboard ceiling

components

Gypsum plasterboard ceiling fixing

detail
Primary support channel
Parameter channel
Angle support
Ceiling section
Gypsum plasterboard 900x1800

Concealed/plasterboard ceiling
installation process

Advantages and disadvantages of

dropped ceilings
Exposed grid ceiling
Advantages
Ease of access
Ease in replacement
Ease in fitting lighting fixtures
Disadvantages

Concealed gypsum plasterboard ceiling

Advantages
Monolithic
Sound absorbing ability
Fire resistant
Disadvantages

Visible grid

Inability in accessibility

Reduced headroom

Pest and rodent problem is not

detectible

Damaged easily when handled

Problem in replacement

Thank you