A false ceiling is an artificial ceiling done below the main roof of a room or a building. It can also be called a second layer of the roof, hanging from the main roof with the help of suspended support called hangers.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PROVIDING FALSE CEILING IN BUILDINGS?
The main advantages of providing false ceilings are.

a) The false ceiling improves the aesthetic appearance of interior spaces.

b) By providing a false ceiling the room height can be proportionally reduced and can make us feel more compact and pleasant.

c) False ceilings act as heat insulators and reduce the air conditioning load. The air gap between False ceiling and roof acts as a nonconducting medium that can control heat transmissions to the room. Less heat /cold transmission can reduce power bills.

d) A false ceiling hides air condition ducts, fire sprinkler lines, wiring for concealed light systems, security systems, etc. and provides an excellent look to the ceilings.

e) Additional ceiling lights can be provided in the false ceiling. On providing additional lights in the right places ambient lighting inside the rooms can be improved drastically.

f) A false ceiling acts as an acoustic insulator and function as a noise reduction medium (mainly in auditoriums and movie halls)

g) False ceiling can provide fire protection as the materials constituting false ceiling are mostly fire rated.

h) False ceiling is economical and easy to install and any damages can be rectified in parts.

False ceiling can be differentiated into many types based on the location of application, the material used, appearance, and visibility.

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