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To those who think ceiling means only a flat, white surface somewhere above the head, think again. Ceilings today are available in a variety of shapes, materials, styles and colors, and are often stunning architectural elements in their own right. Technically, a ceiling is "(1) the overhead inside lining or finish of a room or area" or "(2) any overhanging surface viewed from below." (Means Illustrated Construction Dictionary, p. 110, 2003.) However, there are many different types of ceilings created to meet a variety...

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Subdivisions under Ceilings:

09 51 00 - Acoustical Ceilings
09 51 13 - Acoustical Panel Ceilings
09 51 23 - Acoustical Tile Ceilings
09 51 33 - Acoustical Metal Pan Ceilings
09 51 53 - Direct Applied Acoustical Ceilings
09 53 00 - Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies
09 53 13 - Curved Profile Ceiling Suspension Assemblies
09 53 23 - Metal Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies
09 53 33 - Plastic Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies
09 54 00 - Specialty Ceilings
09 54 13 - Open Metal Mesh Ceilings
09 54 16 - Luminous Ceilings
09 54 19 - Mirror Panel Ceilings
09 54 23 - Linear Metal Ceilings
09 54 26 - Linear Wood Ceilings
09 54 33 - Decorative Panel Ceilings
09 54 36 - Suspended Decorative Grids
09 54 43 - Stretched Fabric Ceiling Systems
09 54 46 - Fabric Wrapped Ceiling Panels
09 56 00 - Textured Ceilings
09 56 13 - Gypsum Panel Textured Ceilings
09 56 16 - Metal Panel Textured Ceilings
09 57 00 - Special Function Ceilings
09 57 53 - Security Ceiling Assemblies
09 58 00 - Integrated Ceiling Assemblies

Featured Manufacturers of Ceilings:

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.	Epic Metals Corp.

Ceilings Industry Associations:

Finishing Contractors Association

Ceilings Projects Up for Bid:

Need project leads to bid on? Here is a sample of projects coming up for bid that include Ceilings.

ATHOL SENIOR CENTER-GEN (Bids Due 2009-12-16)
MNDOT CARVER CO CHASKA TRUCK STATION (Bids Due 2009-12-15)
COYOTE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Bids Due 2009-12-15)
FORAN HIGH SCHOOL (Bids Due 2009-12-15)
KENOSHA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION MAINTENANCE LIFT (Bids Due 2009-12-14)

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A Look into Sound Control by RSMeans Engineering Staff

Architects and engineers use various methods when attempting to control sound in the environments they are designing. The basic theory behind most products used to control sound is to absorb or control vibration. Sound waves striking a solid object like a door, wall or ceiling cause vibration. Vibration is transmitted from one face of the object through it to the opposite face, thus causing noise. If the vibration can be absorbed or dissipated, then the amount of noise will be reduced.

Tips on Estimating Ceiling Costs from RSMeans

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A complete set of plans should contain a room finish schedule. If one is not available, it would be well worth the time and effort to put one together. A room finish schedule should contain the room number, room name (for clarity), floor materials, base materials, wainscot materials, wainscot height, wall materials (for each wall), ceiling materials, and special instructions. It is handy and easier to work out a room finish schedule on a grid system.

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