All sorts of ceilings from standard plasterboard skimmed with finishing plaster to leave a smooth level finishes to aluminium grid with ceiling tiles inlaid complete with necessary lighting. This can be a very inexpensive option to complete office and commercial areas with a wide variety of different finishes available. The photograph on our website is an office block in Birmingham which is typical of the work we do.
Ceilings work
Ceilings building services in Birmingham and across the West Midlands.
What kind of ceiling work can N Harris do?
The ceiling in your office and commercial spaces can be altered in ways to make it easier to move power cables and install lighting virtually anywhere. Most commercial properties opt for a suspended ceiling.
What is the difference between false ceilings and suspended ceilings?
The end result of either a false ceiling or a suspended ceiling is very much the same. They both consist of panels or tiles that are set to frames and are usually a few feet below the structural ceiling that is made of sturdier material. Concrete ceilings are much harder to install fixtures and fittings to where you want them and a false and suspended ceiling allow for a more flexible ceiling design. The main difference is the installation is slightly different. Otherwise, they are virtually interchangeable terms.
Plasterboard
N Harris is one of the best ceiling contractors in the West Midlands and work on all aspects of the construction process, including walls and ceilings. Plasterboard is one of the most popular materials for commercial ceiling installation and offers a uniform and clean finish. The plasterboard is skimmed with finishing plaster to leave a smooth and level finish and placed within the aluminium grid. The Suspended Ceiling is also much easier for ceiling repairs. And as a ceiling repair contractor, suspended ceilings are much easier to repair and replace if the plasterboard becomes damaged.
Insulated
Most insulated commercial ceiling tiles are made from a mix of fibreglass and polymers. Fibreglass is used in both commercial and residential buildings as it is a great insulator. They come in different sizes, and are usually non-combustible.
Tiles
There are a large number of options regarding suspended ceiling tiles, and are more common in false ceiling construction. Ceiling tiles are cost effective, come in different materials and colours, and are easier to replace. Commercial ceiling tiles also allow ceiling repair contractors easy access to the cables, piping and ducting that is hidden behind the drop ceiling.
Mineral Fibre
Mineral fibre tiles are a composite material that is made from a combination of natural, recycled and processed matter. Depending on the materials used, they can have different benefits. The softer textured materials are better at absorbing sound. Mineral fibre is the most common material used for commercial ceiling tiles for their quality and affordability.
Metal
Metal tiles can be more expensive upfront, but they come with some advantages. Metal is a lot more resistant to external factors and is not susceptible to rot, cracks, or mould and mildew. It’s best to speak to your office ceiling contractors to see if metal tiles are necessary; like in an industrial setting.
Why should you replace older ceilings?
Lath and plaster tiles had to be crafted by skilled carpenters and was a very time-consuming process. If you have damaged Lath tiles then getting matching replacement tiles are very difficult to find. Replacing them with a modern alternative will be cheaper to change and even easier to replace damaged ones. For instance, mineral fibre is lighter and less likely to sag and fall from the frame. The aluminium grid is a standard office ceiling construction process, and allows for easier installation of lighting and cabling. Get in touch with us at N Harris today to get the best solution for you.