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		+	* Anaglypta.
	* Barrel vault.		* Barrel vault.
	* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.		* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.

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−	* Can be difficult is spaces with complicated shapes.	+	* Can be difficult in spaces with complicated shapes.
	* Plasterboard can be easily damaged.		* Plasterboard can be easily damaged.

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		+	A ceiling is part of a building that encloses a space and is exposed overhead. Ceilings help create enclosure of and separation between spaces, they help to control the diffusion of light and sound around a room, and help prevent the passage of sound between rooms. They have fire resistant properties and may also accommodate building services such as vents, lighting, sprinkler heads and so on, as well as being able to conceal other services such as ducts, pipes and wiring.
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		+	There are a number of ways of finishing a ceiling.
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	= Plasterboard and skim =		= Plasterboard and skim =

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	Advantages:		Advantages:

−	* ~~Void~~ for services.	+	* Can create a void for services.
	* Lightweight.		* Lightweight.
−	* ~~Fire~~-~~resistant properties~~.	+	* Inexpensive.
		+	* Good fire-resistance.
	* Smooth seamless finish.		* Smooth seamless finish.
−	* Acoustic enhancements.

	Disadvantages:		Disadvantages:

−	* ~~Complicated in circular areas~~.	+	* Can be difficult is spaces with complicated shapes.
	* Plasterboard can be easily damaged.		* Plasterboard can be easily damaged.

	= Suspended ceilings =		= Suspended ceilings =

−	The ceiling consists of 600 x 600 mm aluminium grid system ~~with~~ fibre tiles~~. The tiles are available in a variety of patterns~~.	+	The suspended ceiling typically consists of 600 x 600 mm aluminium grid system supporting fibre tiles.

	Advantages:		Advantages:

−	* The grid is convenient ~~to house~~ lighting and other services.	+	* The grid is convenient for housing lighting and other services.
	* Good acoustic qualities.		* Good acoustic qualities.
	* Variety of tiles available.		* Variety of tiles available.
−	* Good for covering ~~anaesthetic~~ roof voids.	+	* Good for covering roof voids.
	* Individual tiles can be easily replaced.		* Individual tiles can be easily replaced.

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	* Fibre tiles are not easily cleaned.		* Fibre tiles are not easily cleaned.
−	* Not suitable in domestic use.	+	* Not generally suitable for domestic use.
	* Reduces room height.		* Reduces room height.

	= uPVC cladding =		= uPVC cladding =

−	The ceiling cladding can be PVC boards or larger sheets~~. Its ideal usage is for hygienic areas~~.	+	The ceiling cladding can be PVC boards or larger sheets.

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	* Not very good fire rating.		* Not very good fire rating.
	* Heat can cause damage; lighting installations need to be considered.		* Heat can cause damage; lighting installations need to be considered.
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		+	See also: Stretched-skin ceiling

	= Timber boarded ceiling =		= Timber boarded ceiling =

−	~~The ceiling uses~~ softwood timber boards with non-visible nails. The timber can be treated for a natural finish or painted.	+	Generally softwood timber boards with non-visible nails. The timber can be treated for a natural finish or painted.

	Advantages:		Advantages:

−	* Can be aesthetically pleasing	+	* Can be aesthetically pleasing.
	* Sustainable material.		* Sustainable material.

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	* Requires sealing and maintenance to prevent timber deterioration.		* Requires sealing and maintenance to prevent timber deterioration.
	* Can be troublesome in high humidity areas like bathrooms and kitchens.		* Can be troublesome in high humidity areas like bathrooms and kitchens.
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		+	= Exposed ceilings =
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		+	In some buildings, it is possible to omit a 'finished' ceiling completely and simply expose the structural and mechanical components of the building to the interior. This offers the advantages of economy and ease of access for maintenance, and can also expose the thermal mass of the building. The thermal mass of exposed ceilings can be further exploited by the installation of heating or cooling elements such as chilled beams.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Acoustic flanking.
−	* Arches.
	* Barrel vault.		* Barrel vault.
	* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.		* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.
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	* Stretched-skin ceiling.		* Stretched-skin ceiling.
	* Suspended ceiling.		* Suspended ceiling.
−	* ~~Thermal mass~~.	+	* Types of ceiling.

	= External references =		= External references =
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= Plasterboard and skim =

Plasterboard is fixed horizontally to stud partitions. The ceiling is then skim coated with plaster and decorated.

Advantages:

* Void for services.
* Lightweight.
* Fire-resistant properties.
* Smooth seamless finish.
* Acoustic enhancements.

Disadvantages:

* Complicated in circular areas.
* Plasterboard can be easily damaged.

= Suspended ceilings =

The ceiling consists of 600 x 600 mm aluminium grid system with fibre tiles. The tiles are available in a variety of patterns.

Advantages:

* The grid is convenient to house lighting and other services.
* Good acoustic qualities.
* Variety of tiles available.
* Good for covering anaesthetic roof voids.
* Individual tiles can be easily replaced.

Disadvantages:

* Fibre tiles are not easily cleaned.
* Not suitable in domestic use.
* Reduces room height.

= uPVC cladding =

The ceiling cladding can be PVC boards or larger sheets. Its ideal usage is for hygienic areas.

Advantages

* Very hygienic and surfaces can be kept clean.
* Lightweight.
* No decoration required.
* It can be used as a suspended ceiling.

Disadvantages:

* Larger panels can start to sag.
* Not very good fire rating.
* Heat can cause damage; lighting installations need to be considered.

= Timber boarded ceiling =

The ceiling uses softwood timber boards with non-visible nails. The timber can be treated for a natural finish or painted.

Advantages:

* Can be aesthetically pleasing
* Sustainable material.

Disadvantages

* Can have a low fire rating.
* Requires sealing and maintenance to prevent timber deterioration.
* Can be troublesome in high humidity areas like bathrooms and kitchens.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Acoustic flanking.
* Arches.
* Barrel vault.
* BREEAM Speculative floor & ceiling finishes.
* Chilled ceiling.
* Definition of ceiling.
* Domestic roof.
* Floating floor.
* Folded plate construction.
* Inspecting historic fibrous plaster ceilings.
* Integrated service module.
* Loft v attic.
* Plenum ventilation in buildings.
* Raised floor.
* Soffit.
* Stretched-skin ceiling.
* Suspended ceiling.
* Thermal mass.

= External references =

BTEC National Construction - Pearson

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