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Ceiling System

Complete suspended ceiling systems with high‑quality grid and tile options. Easy installation and fast delivery for installers and contractors.

OWA S3 sports T24 exposed ball impact system. A suspended ceiling that is able to withstand damage from moving balls while also offering sound absorption for noisy sports halls and gyms.

S3 sports T24 exposed ball impact system

40mm mineral, lay-in, ball impact, sports suspended ceiling system with 24 mm exposed grid.

What is a ceiling system?

A suspended ceiling system, false ceiling or dropped ceiling includes three standard products: ceiling grid, a ceiling tile and a perimeter wall trim. Also, we refer to the system as concealed, semi-concealed or exposed. This terminology describes whether the grid or suspension is visible or not. Generally, a building interior will have services and M&E equipment fixed to the soffit or roof. So, when a system kit is suspended below, it will hide the unsightly cables, units and ducting. Moreover, the ceiling tiles are removable. Thus enabling access to the services for cleaning, maintenance and repairs.

The ceiling system may need to fulfil other specification requirements. For example, acoustics, hygiene, fire resistance or ball impact.

Acoustics

Room acoustics can be controlled with a mineral or metal suspended ceiling. Needled or fleece covered mineral tiles absorb sound into and through the tile. Therefore, reducing unwanted noise and echoes from the interior space. Similarly, perforated metal ceiling tiles incorporate an acoustic fleece backing behind the perforations and an extra acoustic pad for maximum absorption. This is very important for offices, schools, shops, hospitals or wherever a large number of people gather and work. Another benefit of mineral ceiling tiles is that denser products can be sound insulators. Therefore, preventing sound transmission from one space to another. This is particularly useful for meeting rooms, boardrooms, consulting rooms and other private spaces.

Hygiene

Plain metal ceiling tiles are easy to clean and very effective for hygiene control. They can resist mould, bacteria and viruses. Equally, premium, hygienic, mineral fibre tiles can do the same with the aid of surface treatments. However, mineral tiles have the added benefit that they can absorb sound. Whereas plain metal tiles reflect sound and are not suitable for noisy environments.

Fire resistance

Denser mineral fibre ceiling tiles can also offer fire resistance to protect the floor or structure above, e.g. a steel C-profile mezzanine. The ceiling system must pass a strict fire test to be certified for such use.

Ball impact

A suspended ceiling within a school sports hall, sports centre or community centre may need to be able to withstand impact and damage from balls or sports equipment. Students or visitors to such spaces will inherently kick, throw or hit balls and projectiles towards the ceiling. OWA offers our S3 sports exposed ball impact system which has been tested accordingly.

Ceiling system materials

Ceiling tiles are generally made from mineral wool (mineral fibre), metal, gypsum or timber. OWA manufactures and supplies both mineral wool and metal ceiling tiles. Therefore, we offer mineral ceiling systems with metal ceiling grid and trim, and complete metal ceiling systems. Take some time to review our range above and if you have any questions or technical queries, please get in touch.

Ceiling system availability

We stock mineral and metal tiles, exposed ceiling grid, suspension systems and wall trims at our warehouse in Birmingham. Therefore, we can deliver complete ceiling systems within 2-5 days from receipt of an order, depending on the order quantity, current stock levels and your location. Please contact us today to discuss your requirement.