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CEILINGS
DMS supply and install all ranges of Suspended Ceilings to meet our clients needs.
A large selection of ceiling tiles and suspensions are available, in glass fibre, mineral fibre, metal, wood and other specialist ceiling products to suit your requirements.
A suspended ceiling is often a secondary ceiling, hung below the main structure. It may also be referred to as a drop ceiling, T-bar ceiling, or false ceiling, and is a staple of modern construction and architecture. The area above the dropped ceiling is called the plenum space, as it is sometimes used for HVAC air return. The plenum space is also very commonly used to conceal piping, wiring, and/or ductwork.
A typical dropped ceiling consists of a grid-work of metal channels in the shape of an upside-down “T”, suspended on galvanised wire from the overhead structure. These channels snap together in a regularly spaced pattern – 600×600mm or 600x1200mm grid (this is the modular size of the grid, the tiles are actually 595mm x 595mm or 595mm x 1195mm). Each cell is filled with lightweight “tiles” or “panels” which simply drop into the grid. Tiles can be selected with a variety of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, or mineral fibres, and can come in almost any color. Light fixtures, HVAC air grilles, and other fixtures are available which can fit the same space as a tile for easy installation. Most tile material is easily cut to allow fixtures in other shapes, such as incandescent lights, speakers, and fire sprinkler heads.
The suspended ceiling was originally developed to conceal the underside of the floor above and to offer acoustic balance and control in a room. The acoustic performance of suspended ceilings has improved dramatically over the years, with enhanced sound absorption and attenuation. This is sometimes achieved by adding insulation above the panels to help deaden sounds and keep adjacent rooms quieter.
INTERNAL LIGHTWEIGHT PARTITIONING
Metal stud partitions are non-load bearing internal partitions suitable for residential, commercial and retail developments. The different systems available can provide solutions for simple space division through to high-performance walls that need to meet high specification fire resistance, sound insulation and height requirements. These versatile systems are a fast and cost-effective method for internal layout solutions in both refurbishment and new build developments.
FINISHING / PLASTERS
Internal plasterboard systems require taping and jointing, skimming or a Spray plaster finish to complete the wall surface. This will eliminate cracking and ensure fire and sound performances are achieved.
We can also provide installation of undercoat plaster/hardwall to most masonry backgrounds, especially where high-impact resistance is required.
Plaster is a building material used for coating walls and ceilings. Plaster starts as a dry powder similar to mortar or cement and like those materials it is mixed with water to form a paste which liberates heat and then hardens. Unlike mortar and cement, plaster remains quite soft after setting, and can be easily manipulated with metal tools or even sandpaper. These characteristics make plaster suitable for a finishing, rather than a load-bearing material.
When the dry plaster powder is mixed with water, it re-forms into gypsum. The setting of unmodified plaster starts about 10 minutes after mixing and is complete in about 45 minutes; but not fully set for 72 hours.
Cement plaster is a mixture of suitable plaster, sand, portland cement and water which is normally applied to masonry interiors and exteriors to achieve a smooth surface. Interior surfaces sometimes receive a final layer of gypsum plaster. Walls constructed with stock bricks are normally plastered while face brick walls are not plastered. Various cement-based plasters are also used as proprietary spray fireproofing products. These usually use vermiculite as lightweight aggregate. Heavy versions of such plasters are also in use for exterior fireproofing, to protect LPG vessels, pipe bridges and vessel skirts.
SFS (STEEL FRAMING SYSTEMS)
DMS are one of the Southwest’s approved installers of METSEC and work closely together to achieve the clients goals.
SFS is a lightweight, steel structural framing system which can be installed as an infill system, fixed between floors, or as an over sail system which is fitted outside the structural building frame, it can also be use as a load bearing system upto 3 stories in height.
The system consists of C and U-shaped studs and tracks with the component build up being designed specific to a project. Upon completion the frame will carry internal wall finishes and a variety of exterior cladding options including insulated render, rainscreen cladding and curtain walling. This ‘through the wall’ solution is popular for its structural, fire, acoustic and thermal performance.
Metsec developed and now lead the market when it comes to light gauge, galvanised steel structural framing systems suitable for a wide range of applications in most sectors of construction.
Metsec guarantee expert design and cost effective bespoke high quality solutions and there unrivalled customer support package includes taking the structural design responsibility from the customer at the outset.