What is the purpose of a tightly attached ceiling?
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The question is asking about the reasons behind having a tightly attached ceiling, where the options provided suggest different benefits or purposes that such a design could offer in a building or space.
Answer
A tightly attached ceiling is fixed to the structure above, aiding in enclosure and sound/light diffusion.
A tightly attached ceiling is directly fixed to the structural ceiling above. Its purpose is to create separation and enclosure, control light and sound diffusion, and add structural stability.
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A tightly attached ceiling is directly fixed to the structural ceiling above. Its purpose is to create separation and enclosure, control light and sound diffusion, and add structural stability.
More Information
Tightly attached ceilings, often directly secured to a building's structural components like joists or concrete slabs, prevent echoes and help define spaces. Historically, these have been used for both functional and aesthetic purposes.
Tips
Confusing tightly attached ceilings with suspended ceilings, which are hung below the structural ceiling and typically used to hide ductwork or electrical components.
Sources
- Ceilings Are Described As Being Either: 1. Tightly Attached or 2 ... - id.scribd.com
- Types of ceiling - Designing Buildings Wiki - designingbuildings.co.uk
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