Have you ever looked closely at the ceiling tiles in an office building before? If you have, you may have noticed that the ceiling tiles are textured. This usually isn’t just for looks. Acoustic ceiling tiles and their design can regulate the ambient noise in a room.
There are several advantages of installing acoustic ceilings in addition to their ability to dampen ambient noise. They’re easy to replace once installed and can hide unsightly wiring and ductwork up near the ceiling.
What is an acoustic ceiling? Below we’ll answer that and other FAQs.
What is an acoustic ceiling?
An acoustic ceiling is a type of ceiling designed to regulate the noise within a space. It’s often deployed via a grid system and consists of a metal framework and numerous ceiling tiles. These tiles are designed so that they regulate noise. Acoustic ceiling tiles can either absorb, block or scatter sound. The type of space you’re constructing will determine which type of acoustic ceiling tiles you’ll use.
What are acoustic ceiling tiles made of?
The tiles themselves are usually made of composite materials. Fiberglass, wood, polyester, foam and other substrates are some common materials for acoustic ceiling tiles. They’re generally lightweight, cost-effective and easy to install or replace.
Aside from sound regulation, what are some other advantages of using acoustic ceiling tiles?
There are many advantages of installing acoustic ceilings that we haven’t touched on yet. In addition to controlling the sound in a room, acoustic ceilings frequently reflect the light in a given room back down into the space. This means that you won’t need to use as much light to see in that particular room—and this can help you save on energy costs.
You can also find acoustic ceiling tiles that are humidity and fire resistant, which can lead to creating a safer space due to the reduced risk of fire or mold. Acoustic ceiling tiles are also a prime way to improve the look of a space without having to invest in costly and time-consuming renovation projects.
What are the three main types of acoustic ceiling tiles?
Acoustic ceiling tiles are available in sound-absorbing, sound-blocking and sound-diffusing subtypes.
What are sound-absorbing ceiling tiles?
This is the most commonly used type of acoustic ceiling tile. They’re often made from high-density fiberglass board, foam or polyester. They’re designed to reduce sound echoing and reverberation within a room.
What are sound-blocking ceiling tiles?
These tiles are designed to prevent sound from traveling from one space to another. This can occur if the dividing walls in an office don’t go all the way to the ceiling. They serve as sound barriers and can even be installed over existing tiles.
What are sound-diffusing tiles?
These tiles aren’t usually flat and are employed in critical listening spaces. They aim to redirect sound and lower its intensity without dampening or removing the sound completely. You can find them in convex, concave and pyramid shapes.
Call about your acoustic ceiling today
Now that you know some information about acoustic ceilings, call us at Buchel Construction. We offer several different high-quality residential and commercial contracting services, including ceiling installation, so call today.