Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy ...

Suspended ceilings hang from joists, which decreases headroom by at least a few inches. But the loss in ceiling height has two payoffs. It provides room for extra insulation — to deaden sound ...

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What is a drop ceiling? Are there options for replacing one? Drop ceilings consist of a metal grid that hangs from the ceiling joists and holds panels of various shapes, sizes and materials. They’re ...

For most applications, ceilings are finished with drywall, mud and tape... along with the walls. However, in some instances, closing up the ceiling with drywall is neither practical nor a possibility.

From metal mesh panels to concealed-suspension ceilings, here's our roundup of the latest acoustical ceiling and wall products. To improve design flexibility, Armstrong now offers its largest metal ...