Department of Technical Education

Andhra Pradesh
Name : R.Pandit Rao
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : Civil Engineering
Institute : S.S Government Polytechnic
Zaheerabad
Year/semester : IV semester
Subject : Construction Practice
Subject Code : C406
Topic : Roofs and Floorings
Duration : 100 min
Sub -Topic : Ceilings
Teaching Aids : PPT,Visuals, Animations
Revised by : GVVL Satyanarayana
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Objectives

Upon completion of this period you will be able

to know

• Definition of ceiling

• Functions of ceiling

• Different types of ceilings

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 Recap

• In previous class, we discussed

• laying of weather proof course over RCC roofs

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 Ceiling

• Ceiling of any room is the under side of roof slab

• It gives elegance for the interiors of room, besides

reducing radiation of heat from terrace.

• This is also known as false ceiling

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 Functions of Ceiling

• To provide decorative finish to the under side of a roof

• To conceal projections such as beams

• To conceal irregularities of sloping roof

• To cover fixtures , service ducts , electrical wirings etc

• To provide insulation against heat or cold

• To provide special acoustic effect

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 Requirement of Ceiling material

• Shall be homogenous and stable in structure

• Exposed surface shall have desired texture

• Edges shall be regular and smooth for ceiling boards

• Shall have rigidity and structural strength

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 Requirements of ceiling material

• Shall be resistant to rats, termites, white ants, etc.

• Shall be easy to construct, repair, maintain and clean

• Shall under go tests for thermal, Insulation, acoustic and

fire resistance

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 Types of Ceilings

Based on method of construction, Ceilings can be of

• Suspended Type and

• Fixed type

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Suspended ceiling
A ceiling attached to a frame work suspended from
the main structure

Fixed ceiling

The ceiling material shall be fixed to a frame work of

battens attached to the under side of the main structure

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 Parts of ceiling

• Frame work made of wood or metal

• Insulating boards such as thermo Cole

• Hard board, soft boards, plywood, strawboard, Fibre

board

• A.C plain sheets

• Plaster of Paris

• Fiber glass.
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• Gypsum boards, etc..
 Frame work for ceiling
The Frame work consists of
• Aluminum tees and angles (or) Suitable wooden frames
Secured to the under side of the roof

• In case of suspended ceilings, hangers shall be of

adjustable type

• The laying of panels shall start from one corner of frame

work

• Last panel shall not be secured to facilitate inspection

and repairs.
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Suspended ceiling from R.C.C roof

Fig:1 9C406.31 to 32 12
 Types of ceilings

• Plaster board ceiling

• Fibre board ceiling

• Plywood ceiling

• Plaster of Paris ceiling

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 Plaster board ceiling

Consists of

• Gypsum Plaster formed in sheets of 2.5m x 0.75m

• Compressed to give strength

• Cover with thick paper

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 Fixing

• Plaster board is fixed To the under side of

timber joists with flat headed nails joints

covered with hessian scrim finished with 3

mm thick scrim plaster.

• Scrim prevents cracking of joints

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Plasterboard ceiling

Fig 1
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 Fibre board ceiling

• It is a softer ceiling board.

• It is extensively used where sound insulation and

thermal insulation are required, particularly in

Auditoriums and AC halls.

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 Fibre board ceiling

• Size of sheets : 0.6 m X 6.00m.

• These sheets are fixed to the timber frame work.

• The joints are covered with timber battens or the

edges of boards splayed to a V joint.

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 Plywood ceiling

• This ceiling is used in ordinary buildings and shops.

• For fixing to ceiling, wooden frame work is constructed
under the roof
• ply wood sheets are nailed over the frame work
• Wooden or aluminum strips are used to fix at the joints
to
hide
• Painted in decorative colors

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Plywood ceiling

Fig : 2

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 Fibre board ceiling
Used where :

• Sound absorption is required

• Thermal insulation is required

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 Fixing

• Fibre board sheets of Size 0.6mX 0.6m with 12 mm

thick are used

• Fixed to the timber frame work with 30 mm panel pins

• Joint covered with timber battens

• Surface distempered

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Fibre board ceiling

FIBER BOARD
Timber battens CEILING

Fig 1

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 Ceiling with plaster of paris or gypsum

Fixing Part (A)

• Main battens are fixed to the roof with iron straps

• Cross battens are fixed at right angle to the main battens

• Supported by strap hangers fixed to the slab

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Fixing Part (B)

• Wooden strips are fixed to the cross battens in parallel

rows

• Fixed by butt joints

• Joints should be staggered

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Fixing Part (C)

Fixing of rabbit wire mesh

• The mesh is fixed with the nails to the wooden strips

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Fixing Part (D)

Application of plaster of paris

• Plaster of paris is mixed with water
• Applied to the under side of rabbit mesh in suitable sized
panels
• Finished by steel trowels
• Surface shall be given a decorative finish
• Thickness shall not be less than 12 mm

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Plaster of paris ceiling

Fig : 2

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Summary

In this period, you have learnt

• Definition of Ceilings

• Functions of ceilings

• Parts of ceilings

• Requirement of ceiling material

• Different ceiling materials

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 Quiz

1.A Ceiling covering is supported on a

a) Walls

b) Frame work

c) Form work

d) Doors and windows

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2.Frame work for providing ceiling consists of

A. Suitable wooden frames

B. Aluminum tees and angles

C. A and B of above

D. None of the above

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3. A Ceiling covering is supported on a

a) Walls

b) Frame work

c) Form work

d) Doors and windows

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4. Frame work for providing ceiling consists of

A. Suitable wooden frames

B. Aluminum tees and angles

C. A and B of above

D. None of the above

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5. In plaster board ceiling Hessain scrim is
used for

a) Fixing boards

b) To cover the joints

c) For decorative purpose

d) None of the above

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6. In plywood ceiling joints are covered with

A. Aluminum beading
B. Luppam
C. Paint
D. None of the above

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 Frequently asked Questions

1. State the functions of ceilings

2. State the requirements of ceiling materials

3. Explain about the frame work required for a ceiling

boards.

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Frequently asked Questions in Examination

1. Explain the method of providing ceiling with plywood

boards

2. Explain the method of fixing plaster board ceilings

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 Frequently asked Questions

1. Describe the method of fixing ceiling with plaster of

Paris

2. Explain the method of providing fibre board ceiling

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