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Alse Ceiling: Ar. Abhinav Srivastav

The document discusses false ceilings, which are installed beneath the original ceiling. False ceilings can conceal wiring and ductwork, provide insulation, and create soundproofing. They allow for lighting effects and help beautify a home. While easy to install, false ceilings can reduce room height and require maintenance over time. Key components include grid systems, ceiling tiles, and lighting fixtures. Modern concepts integrate features like movable tiles and concealed lighting.

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Alse Ceiling: Ar. Abhinav Srivastav

The document discusses false ceilings, which are installed beneath the original ceiling. False ceilings can conceal wiring and ductwork, provide insulation, and create soundproofing. They allow for lighting effects and help beautify a home. While easy to install, false ceilings can reduce room height and require maintenance over time. Key components include grid systems, ceiling tiles, and lighting fixtures. Modern concepts integrate features like movable tiles and concealed lighting.

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False Ceiling

Presented By-

Ar. Abhinav Srivastav


Architect & Geomatics Engineer
B.Arch., M.Tech (IIT-R)
OUTLINE-
• Introduction
• Pros & cons
• Components
• Modular Ceiling concept
• References

False Ceiling
Introduction
Ceiling is the ultimate sky of your home To posses ceiling as sparkling as the
sky you should option for false ceiling to decorate your home. False ceiling are
popularly known as secondary, false or suspended ceiling that are used beneath
the original ceiling.

The main purpose of false ceiling is:


• To conceal service lines, such as air-conditioning systems and electric cables
•To provide thermal insulation
•To create sound-proofing effect in your rooms
•To accommodate lighting systems
•To provide smooth lighting effects such as hidden lighting, cove lighting and
floating light effects on your ceiling
•To add up to the look and feel of your home.

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Pros & Cons
1.It is very easy to install false ceiling with the help of right kind of tools Although,
you can install it by yourself, it is advisable to get it installed by a professional
contractor.

2. A false ceiling hides the duct work, pipes and electrical wires giving the ceiling a
clutter free neat and clean look.

3.It is easy to reassemble the panels of a false ceiling in case of repair works.

4.A false ceiling plays a key role in acoustics and sound absorption. It is designed in
such a way that it adds to noise reduction thus, making the space quiet and cosier.

5. It is much more economical to install a false ceiling than to get the entire ceiling
renovated in case of damages as they are removable.

6. A false ceiling can prove to be energy efficient as it aids in reducing heat during
summers and cold during winters, thus lowering the electric bills.

False Ceiling
Pros & Cons
1.One of the major disadvantages of false ceiling is that it can reduce the height of a
room by several inches or feet as it is hung below the existing ceiling.
2.It requires frequent maintenance and does not have long life. Sagging is possible in
case of false ceiling and the ceiling gets decoloured or stained after frequent use for
few years.
3. False ceilings are not as solid as the traditional ceilings.

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Components

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Components

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Modern ceiling concepts

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Modern ceiling concepts

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Modern ceiling concepts

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Modern ceiling concepts

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References
• India gypsum catalogue
• Gyproc Catalogue
• Armstrong Catalogue
• Building Construction Handbook

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Thanks

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