Suspended ceilings are almost universally applicable so can, therefore, be useful in a variety of different settings. What’s more, the positives of these systems, which you can read in our blog on the benefits of suspended ceilings, mean they are the only logical choice for spaces like hospitals, schools, and offices.

Wessex Interiors run you through why suspended ceilings are just so useful in three key settings in our latest blog post.

Healthcare

In healthcare buildings, there are a few key requirements for how the space should be; clean, light, and comfortable. A suspended ceiling satisfies all of these needs expertly.

The construction of most false ceilings – especially those that are to be used in hospitals and other healthcare buildings – means that they are often anti-bacterial and can be easily cleaned. This means that buildup of germs, and even mould and mildew, is drastically reduced.

Many drop ceilings are also light in their colour, which is ideal for a hospital as the high-performance nature of the environment requires strong lighting. Having light coloured ceiling tiles means the natural light is made more use it ‘bounces’ around rooms and hallways, whilst also improving energy efficiency by reducing the number of artificial lights needed.

A hospital is also an environment that is bustling at all times and there is a lot of background noise from a variety of different sources. This means that the acoustic qualities of suspended ceilings work perfectly to reduce the background noise and soften any echoes of the large spaces, therefore making it more comfortable for everyone involved.

Education

Educational spaces have a lot of the same requirements as hospitals. The spaces inside a school or university need to be clean, light, and quiet in order to best benefit the students and faculty alike.

In spaces such as cafeterias and auditoriums, there is a need to be able to be used for a variety of applications that includes eating, sports, and more, making cleanliness essential. The ceiling needs to be able to handle everything that is thrown at it – quite often literally – so it’s beneficial for a false ceiling to be used as tiles are antibacterial and can be easily replaced if necessary.

Classrooms require a lot of concentration and accurate work, so using a light-colour suspended ceiling is ideal for improving the quality of light in the space without having to spend a fortune on lighting the space with artificial light.

Finally, we all know how loud schools can get. This can be distracting and unsettling in a variety of settings – and can be accentuated by echoes in large auditoriums etc. – but is combated by the impressive acoustics of false ceiling tiles.

Offices

We spent most of our time at work, and in the modern age many of us work in office environments, so it is imperative that the person responsible for the interior of these spaces is considerate of the requirements, many of which can be satisfied by suspended ceilings.

Suspended ceilings, once again, are antibacterial and clean so the working environment for you and your employees remains pleasant.

There is plenty of light reflected off them, which makes the most of minimal artificial lighting and reflects much of the natural light that comes into your office space. This is great for saving energy, and the insulative properties of these ceilings will add to that further.

Offices are places of work and therefore require concentration at all times, and there could be a lot of conversations and phone calls going on simultaneously, so it’s imperative that the ceiling absorbs some of this hustle and bustle to ensure an optimal working environment.

Access to Pipe and Ductwork

Universally applicable to any space that might make the most of a suspended ceiling, these structures are designed to conceal pipe and ductwork tastefully and effectively while allowing for easy access to these vitals. This is important in all of the aforementioned settings due to the sensitive nature of the structures.

Ideal for Commercial Settings

In essence, suspended ceilings are energy efficient, great at reflecting light, great at absorbing sound, clean, and ideal for accessing the inner-workings of your space, which makes them applicable in almost every commercial setting imaginable.

Wessex Interiors

If our blog post has shown you that a suspended ceiling is the right choice for your space, reach out to us to discuss the possibility of installing one in your building. At Wessex Interiors, we have a wealth of industry experience and are happy to take on projects of all kinds.

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