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Five key questions about suspended ceilings

What are false ceilings?

A false ceiling, also known as a suspended or suspended ceiling, is a construction element that is installed at a lower distance from the original ceiling, reducing the height of the rooms. Generally, prefabricated materials such as plaster, laminated plaster or aluminium, among others, are used.

What are they used for?

They are usually used for different purposes; the most common use is to hide the ducts of the heating/cooling system and electrical installations from view. However, in recent years and as improvements have been introduced in the Technical Building Code (CTE), suspended ceilings have been adding other practical functionalities, such as compliance with acoustic and thermal requirements. All this with the added advantage that, thanks to the innovation of materials, increasingly attractive designs are being achieved.

Are they all the same?

No, of course they are not. Broadly speaking, we can divide false ceilings into two types: on the one hand, continuous ceilings and, on the other, modular ceilings. In the first case, the materials usually used are laminated plasterboard or plaster, joining the pieces together using tape and pastes so that the result is a uniform surface.

Modular suspended ceilings, on the other hand, although sometimes also using plasterboard, generally use more innovative and varied materials, from metal to fibre or even wood chips.

Depending on the needs and aesthetics, one or the other will be chosen, as depending on the circumstances, they will provide different functionalities and acoustic and thermal performance. On the other hand, investment in R&D in materials in recent years has resulted in innovations such as vinyl-laminated plasterboards, which open up a wide range of possibilities in both types of suspended ceilings.

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What are the advantages?

Some of the characteristics may be common, such as a more beautiful aesthetic by hiding electrical and refrigeration installations or the fact that they favour a reduction in electricity consumption by air conditioning units, also improving acoustics.

At the same time, when a breakdown occurs, whether electrical or refrigeration, the ease with which these installations can be installed compared to conventional ones is extraordinary, as it is very easy to access the specific point of the incident.

Other advantages, on the other hand, are directly related to the material chosen for the suspended ceiling. Thus, metal ceilings are not only the most durable but also require much less maintenance than others. In this sense, we will have to be wisely advised by specialists because a false ceiling in a living room is not the same as in a bathroom, where the humidity and temperature conditions are very different.

In terms of lighting, a false ceiling can also help to reduce the monthly bill, as it helps to reflect light and therefore requires fewer lights.

Hygiene and sanitation are also improved. Thanks to a growing awareness of environmental friendliness, materials are becoming more and more sustainable while being dirt-repellent or even washable.

Is professional help required for installation?

The answer is yes, because professionals are best suited both for the choice of materials and for getting the most out of them during installation. In addition, it should be borne in mind that suspended ceilings often support extraordinary loads from ventilation or certain types of lighting fixtures, which requires expert supervision and special attention to the ceiling hangings and anchoring (in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications) in order to ensure a rational distribution of the weight.

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