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What Is A Suspended Drop T-Bar Ceiling Tiles Installation?
A suspended ceiling has many common and professional names. Depending on who you speak with, the terminology can be portrayed as different items but they mean the same thing. People who work in the trades, suppliers, clients, property managers and architects have coined the different proper names of the same ceiling, here is a list and a brief explanation of them.
Suspended ceilings are typical ceilings in both residential and commercial application in which there is secondary ceiling installed bellow the original structural joist or roof ceiling.
Dropped down ceiling are very similar but mean to explain that there is a drop in height to cover any infrastructure in the way. By Infrastructure it usually refers to plumbing piping, HVAC ducts, gas lines, electrical and other type of wiring which looks messy and needs to be hidden or dropped down. This is as well typical to both residential and office suspended ceiling installation.
T-bar ceiling installation is simply referring to the grid in which the members look like T’s when you are doing the installation to the commercial drop ceilings.
Acoustic ceiling tiles are the terminology used by professionals such as architects. In the past 30 years or the ceiling tiles have evolved but before there were some that were non acoustic or acoustic and that name has stuck with them in the blueprint drawings field ever since then.
Residential dropped down ceilings or office suspended ceilings serve many specifications. To make the space feel updated as far as texture and colors, to cancelling the noise produced by the commercial space in the area where the suspended ceiling are to be installed, to specific functions such as thermal value or fire rating. If nothing else, a dropped ceiling is a convenient way to make the ceiling quite attractive while remaining extremely functional.
What Are The Benefits Of A Suspended T-Bar Ceiling?
In addition to an attractive appearance, there are several significant reasons why your Toronto area home or business should have a dropped ceiling.
Design choice
Unlike the dropped ceilings of days gone by, today’s materials offer much more variety and better choices for a wide range of appearances. With wood, plastic, fiber, metal and other options that come in many different colors, almost any décor can be enhanced. The size of the tiles are typically 2 x2 feet or 2 x 4 feet but the ceiling tiles specified by designers in commercial suspended ceiling installation can be ordered in custom sizes.
Energy efficiency
Toronto property owners can certainly appreciate the benefits of any materials that offer greater energy efficiency. Lowering the height of a ceiling can mean less energy output to heat or cool the space, especially in industrial or business locations. The ceiling tiles can vary in thickness which will provide a better R value, the same R value that is used to measure the thermal transmission similar to the windows and doors in your home or commercial space. The installation of lighting systems is also simplified with suspended ceilings and may reduce the overall amount of lighting needed.
Environmental benefits
Reducing your carbon footprint is easier with drop ceiling tiles made from post-consumer recycled by-products. Other materials such as Stone or Rock wool are more eco-friendly and contain less harmful chemicals after the manufacturing progress making them more green.
Durability in moist environments
Unlike sheetrock or plaster ceilings, suspended ceilings can be installed with tiles that are resistant to the effects of moisture such as bacteria, mold, mildew, and sagging. Just like mentioned before, Stone wool is completely water resistant, water drops practically roll of like from a goose. There are also tiles which are designed for high moisture environments but if you have a major water leek no tile will be able to help. The good thing is that you remove the soaked tile and pop a new one in the drop ceiling grid.
Soundproofing
A Noise Reduction Coefficient or NRC rating is industry average to measure how much noise the ceiling tiles allow to pass through. It is rated from the lowest 0.50 to highest 0.99 with the average at 0.65 NRC. The ceiling tiles most popular to be used in most Toronto offices are at least 0.75 NRC. Certain attributes like recessed or reveal edge tiles which would also improve the sound cancelling as the sound waves will bounce of the extra edges in the ceiling plane making these a better choice for your office suspended drop ceiling installation.
Fireproofing
As full service professionals, we at The Reno Pros consult with all Toronto and GTA building inspectors and code officials to provide our customers with materials that meet or exceed fire safety standards. That means that we use the appropriate fire-resistant ceiling tile within acceptable grids for the best protection available.
Toronto Professionals For Suspended T-Bar Ceiling Tiles Installation
The Reno Pros provide installation services for residential and commercial suspended t-bar ceilings throughout Toronto and the GTA. Suspended ceiling are also referred to as acoustic ceiling in commercial T bar installation process. We are experts who are dedicated to providing you with the service you want at a price you can appreciate for any type of suspended ceiling with a wide variety of tiles to choose from.
Types Of Drop Ceilings
There are many different terms used to describe this type of ceiling including suspended, dropped or T-bar ceilings. The grids used to support the tiles can be concealed or exposed and offer many different options for installation so that your exact needs can be addressed. This is especially important for business or industrial settings where construction codes require special treatment for electrical wiring and fire suppression devices or the ceiling is subject to significant wind and pressure differentials.
- Material: Ceiling tiles can be made from wood, fiberglass, plastic, resin, faux leather, fabric, metal and even paper strips.
- Shape: Tiles can be square or rectangular and even come in long panels with grids that can be rounded or set at different heights to create a wave appearance.
- Texture: From completely smooth to a sandy look or bubbled finish, there are many textures to choose from including stippling, stamping, perforation and pin holes. Some tiles are printed with a wide variety of patterns, simply wavy lines or even a three dimensional geometric design.
- Color: The sky’s the limit when it comes to selecting colors for ceiling tiles. From basic colors to paintable options that can be transformed into almost any look to wood-grain and metallic shimmer, your décor can be enhanced easily with drop ceiling tiles.
- Additional options: Coffered tiles, floating panels and tongue and groove wooden ceilings and stamped metals are exciting options available in suspended ceiling styles for a truly unique appearance.
Our Process
The first step in the process of installing the new dropped ceiling in your Toronto commercial space is to discuss your needs and goals and determine the perfect style and materials. The attention of our design team is part of our commitment to you so the results are exactly what you want while keeping within your construction budget.
Our highly skilled in-house professional contractors take the measurements they need for supplies from a site meeting or directly from permit drawings and then begin the installation by ensuring all your contents is safe out of the way, areas of continuing work are enclosed in dustproof plastic walls and any exits are clear in case of emergency.
The ceiling tile Installation process in a simplified form consists of our professional installers marking the future layout of the grid to make sure the lighting would be fitted in the correct locations to achieve the brightest arrangement possible and for fire sprinklers to fit the tile areas and not the metal suspended ceiling grid. Next, the structural anchors are attached to the existing roof above and hanging wire is secured to drop the ceiling height at the requested measurement. Wall mould is the wall angle which the tbar grid attaches to, essentially the perimeter of the work area during the installation of the tbar ceiling. Now comes the tedious part of running all the metal members of the T-bar grid to fit the space, the layout and the attachment slots.
Once the square or rectangular grid is complete all the other contractors are now able to finish their work including the electricians, networking, ducts and piping. After all the trades are completed we can come back and continue the drop ceiling installation. The ceiling tiles are now popped into the grid and dropped into the cells in the grid. Voila, the suspended ceiling installation is now complete and you have a plenum between the newly created drop ceiling and the existing building ceiling where all your communication and wires are nicely hidden out of view. The entire job is finished off with all debris and dust removed so that your space is left clean and your ceiling should now accentuate the look of your commercial office space.
Our Promise
As professionals, we take pride in doing the job right. With the Reno Pros, you know that your installation will be performed according to the strict Ontario Building Code and with all appropriate safety fire specifications. Our teams take pride in providing on time quality finishes. We understand that as a business you need to start your operations right away and cannot have any downtime due to planned commercial or office renovation projects. This is why we can offer to work in stages, after hours, night shift and weekend to ensure the renovation is completed on time and on your specified work requirements.
For any residential or commercial suspended ceiling installation in the Toronto area, you can count on quality service from The Reno Pros. Our expert team is committed to offer you the best installation and advice for your drop ceiling needs. Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate
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- The Basics of Installing a Suspended Drop Ceiling
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- Preparing for Metal Tiles Installation
- Methods Used to Install Metal Ceiling Tiles
- Installation of Reclaimed Stamped Ceiling Tiles
- Installation of Reclaimed Stamped Ceiling Tiles
- Creating a Metal Tile Installation Diagram
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Suspended T-Bar Ceiling FAQs
If you have drop ceiling tiles installed in your home or office, then you will be relieved to know that they are easy to care for. If you have never cared for these type of tiles, you may be nervous that you might cause damage to them or you may not care for them properly. We will go over how to care for them in this article and you can use these tips to care for your drop ceiling tiles.
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If you have drop ceiling tiles in your home or office and you want to paint them, you need to take steps to ensure that the job is done properly. Since drop ceiling tiles cannot be painted like a traditional ceiling, we will go over some tips to help you properly paint them to ensure a job well done.
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If you have a dropped ceiling in your home or commercial building, you may be wondering why it is there. On the other hand, if you are planning on having a dropped ceiling installed, you may be wondering what the pros and cons of this type of ceiling are. Below, we will cover what the pros and cons are and this article should help you make the right decision.
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If you are searching for the right ceiling tile for your basement, you may be unsure of what you need to consider or what types are available for you to choose from. In general, most people choose to go with a suspended ceiling, which is often referred to as a drop ceiling. These ceilings are attached to a traditional ceiling and are suspended in place using metal grid work and wires that are connected to the original ceiling. Many homeowners choose this type of ceiling for the basement because it is ideal for hiding pipes and ductwork that may be exposed.
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If you are having a dropped ceiling installed in your home or office, you are probably wondering how much it will cost you for the materials and installation. If you have a budget that you need to stay within, then it helps to know how much you can reasonably expect to spend on the project. Below, we will go over some of the costs associated with a dropped ceiling installation to help you better prepare.
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If you plan to have a drop ceiling installed in your home or office, you want to know what tiles you should be choosing. There are a variety of ceiling tile types and each one comes with its own set of benefits and reasons why you should choose it. Below, we will go over some of the different drop ceiling tiles available to you.
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If you have decided that you want to take on the task of installing a dropped ceiling in your home or office, it helps to know what to do and how to handle different situations. If you have never performed this type of installation before, you may find yourself stuck throughout the installation while trying to determine what to do. It is important that you take your time to avoid mistakes and to avoid having to have the entire job redone. Below, we will go over some helpful tips that will help you with your dropped ceiling installation.
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