Though suspended ceilings (above, right) remain the most popular ceiling system option, facility managers report that 17% of their total building square footage still features an open plenum ...

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, ...

QUINCY, Mass.—Cloud ceilings—drop ceilings that don't extend all the way to perimeter walls—are increasingly popular in commercial and industrial buildings. But for fire protection, is a sprinkler ...

The EZ Stab Bolt Slot and EZ Stab Tier Drop suspension systems feature the stainless steel EZ Stab clip, which is stronger than standard clips on the market, according to the maker. Its ...

Among the revisions in the 2014 NEC are some new Articles, one of which is Art. 393. As with most Chapter 3 Articles, this one exists to address a particular type of product. Low-voltage suspended ...

New offering from Armstrong delivers design efficiency, enhanced structural support, simplified installation and sustainability ...

The Studco Building Systems low ceiling solution - the Slimceil Ceiling System consists of a C-channel section and a series of four brackets, designed to provide adjustable stand-off points for fixing ...

Known as the “fifth wall,” a ceiling is the interior overhead surface that covers the upper limit of a room. Unlike decor, wallpaper, furniture and other pieces that define indoor ambiance, it is not ...

Take that 15th century proverb regarding children—they should be seen, not heard—and reverse it. Now you understand the appeal of ceiling-mounted speakers—they should be heard, not seen. While the era ...

If you're considering lowering a ceiling, self build expert Mark Stevenson takes you through the pros, cons and implications of doing so ...