As we know, ceilings also play a major part in home comfort. Your ceiling choice will also affect the temperature in your home. Several types of ceilings are available in South Africa; however, we will discuss the best 5 Types of Ceilings installed in most homes.

5 Types Of Ceilings

1. RhinoBoard Gypsum Ceilings
2. XPS Ceilings have two types.
   Summit XPS Ceilings
   Isoboard Ceilings
3. Drop Ceilings and Boxed Ceilings
4. Acoustic Ceilings
5. Suspended Ceilings

RhinoBoard Types of Ceilings

Rhinoboard ceiling comes in several sizes, from 6 mm to 12 mm. With the latter being used mostly for drywall walling. The 12 mm Rhinoboard would be too heavy for ceiling applications. However, the R-value of the 6 mm vs the 12 mm is insignificant.

If installing rhino board ceilings, all homes will have the 6mm Rhino board installed. As we know, the rhino board ceiling takes much longer to fit as there is skimming and plastering. Many homeowners will skim the entire ceiling space for a classier finish.

However, this is also a costly repair if there is a water leak in the home with damage.

Advantages of Rhinoboard this product will reduce noise levels between rooms more than most other ceiling boards.

Isoboard Types of Ceiling

The Isoboard types of ceilings are my favorite, and they have become trendy, especially in the Western Cape. Many of the new high-end complexes have an Isoboard ceiling installed. The Isoboard ceiling will give the tongue and groove finish like the old knotty pine ceilings.

However, they are white and look very classy. The y. The Isoboard ceiling is very quick to install and is a clean application.

There is no messy skimming and plastering in this application, and we install it in a fraction of the time.

Isoboard also are available in sizes from 25 mm to 80 mm; however, we feel the best size to use is 50mm. Isoboard is almost like polystyrene.

Please note when installing Isoboard Ceilings, it is advisable to add Glasswool insulation like Aerolite Insulation to reduce noise levels. Isoboard ceilings are fantastic, but the noise enters the home via the roof. Installing the Glasswool insulation blocks the noise and increases thermal insulation properties. Read more on Aerolite Insulation in this article.

Isoboard Ceilings are the most popular ceilings in most new homes. They keep massive stock levels. If you want Isoboard Installed in your home, contact these guys at Roof Insulation for the best Isoboard Prices.

Advantages and Disadvatages of Isoboard Ceiling 

Advantages of Isoboard this product has an R-value rated on the current day and an aged R-value as the R-value reduces with age. If you install the 5o mm Isoboard, we can install a lower thickness Isotherm Insulation. With 50 mm Isoboard, one could install the 100 mm to achieve the Western Cape’s recommender R-value.

Disadvantages of Isoboard Types of Ceilings are the product has no soundproof properties, and we can hear noise easily between rooms.

We will hear the rain through the ceiling if there is heavy rain. Most homeowners still install the 145 mm Aerolite Insulation to reduce noise as Aerolite ceiling insulation has an excellent Noise Reduction Coefficient NRC of 1.1.

Suspended Ceilings

Suspended ceiling panels offer a simple application that can be used in any setting, from an office or doctor’s room to more industrial environments. The acoustic material makes it ideal for soundproofing sensitive areas like doctors’ offices and hospitals.

Its transparency will not interfere with their work environment but also offers noise reduction benefits when installed correctly by professionals at home. The 600x1200mm size is most common because they provide great insulation while maintaining aesthetics.

Wooden Tongue and Groove Ceiling

Wooden Tongue and Groove Ceilings are popular types of the board in modern homes. These ceilings have the classic tongue-and-groove texture but an updated design that is more

durable than its predecessor!

Acoustic Ceilings

Are you looking for a way to reduce noise in your office or medical room? Acoustic ceilings are the perfect solution! They absorb noise and create a softer, clearer effect. This is ideal for any space where acoustics is needed. You can trust us to provide you with the best acoustic ceiling solutions for your needs.