Ceiling and Flooring Flashcards
What do ceilings do in a space?
Contain the volume of a space
What is the space between a finished ceiling and the structure above called?
Plenum
What type of ceiling is hung from the structure above and incorporates elements such as sprinklers, lighting fixtures, and speakers?
Suspended Ceiling Systems
What is used to conceal the gaps between gypsum boards?
Gypsum Tape
What material is high-strength, high-density gypsum reinforced with continuous filament glass fibers or chopped glass fiber strands?
Glass Reinforced Gypsum
What are the fire-resistant properties of Glass Reinforced Gypsum?
It is inherently flame-resistant
What type of ceiling allows easy access to the systems it conceals?
Acoustical Ceilings
What type of ceiling system consists of suspended squares that can be pushed up and temporarily moved to gain access to the plenum?
Exposed Grid Systems
What are the standard sizes for exposed grid systems?
60x60 cm and 60x120 cm
What type of lighting do exposed grid systems suit?
T8 or T6 fluorescent tubes
What should be specified when an exposed slab is used?
“OPEN TO THE UNDERSIDE OF SLAB ABOVE”
What is another name for Concealed Grid Systems?
Concealed Spline Systems
What look do concealed grid systems provide?
A traditional uniform ceiling
What are some types of suspended ceiling systems?
Recessed Ceiling, Ceiling with Cove Lighting
What is another name for Raised Flooring?
Access Flooring
What is raised flooring comprised of?
Panels that can be removed to give access to the area beneath
Where is raised flooring commonly used?
Commercial applications to reduce cost and hassle of re-arranging office spaces
How is the finished floor elevated in a raised flooring system?
By means of cylinders or pedestals ranging from 2.5-7.2 inches in height
What are the panels in raised flooring made of?
Reinforced and engineered products
Why is raised flooring not stable for high-traffic areas?
It uses stilts
What flooring material is best for sound absorption in raised flooring systems?
Carpet tiles
