| False ceiling systems solves the problem of dirty, | | | | required. Brick vaults are found in older structures too. |
| unhygienic ceilings that are difficult, and expensive to | | | | These are intricately detailed, with bosses and |
| clean by providing a bright, durable and hygienic | | | | moldings embellishing the structure. These domes that |
| surface, which is easily maintained. This extremely | | | | usually find some expression in the altitude as well |
| practical ceiling system is suitable for any area | | | | enhance the grand homes. |
| requiring a fixed, non-porous, non-fibrous and | | | | Some people use stained, coloured or etched glass |
| non-absorbent ceiling. False Ceiling has various | | | | panels inset into their ceilings. These can add strength |
| advantages over other materials namely they are | | | | to a house especially if lit from above. Skylights can |
| waterproof, Termite Proof, Fire Retardant, Economical, | | | | also be inserted into a structural system to allow light. |
| Maintenance free, being non-porous and | | | | These can be made using fiberglass, acrylics or |
| non-absorbent, can incorporate flush fitting lighting, | | | | toughened glass. Mirror chips can be inserted into |
| access hatches, air vents and sprinklers easy to install | | | | plaster for dramatic finish at home. Fabric is |
| & available in various colours shades and no | | | | inexpensive materials that may be draped across |
| hassles of Painting & Polishing too. | | | | ceilings overstated panels are exotic and interesting. |
| Types of false ceiling | | | | Children's rooms can have interesting murals or |
| Timber ceilings are a feature of older buildings and are | | | | collages on the ceiling maybe a mobile can be part of |
| beautiful when the wood is exposed. These usually | | | | the home décor. In child's room one can also |
| have supporting members of thick sections of wood | | | | attach stars and the moon in metallic finishes to the |
| that are transverse by smaller planks of wood. The | | | | ceiling. |
| beams should either be polished or varnished because | | | | Handy tips |
| paint will conceal the grain. | | | | There are countless ways in which to make the roof |
| A timber false ceiling is generally made up of slats of | | | | special. Just combine the materials with clever lighting |
| wood that are fitted simultaneously using a tongue and | | | | to achieve the effect one desires to enhance the look |
| groove joint. Lights may be inserted into the slats if | | | | of the house. |