Advantages of Stretch Ceiling in comparaison with Drywall types of ceilings
(eg: 4,000 sqf)
Packaging for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings 4 lb
Drywall Ceilings 82 lb
Material total weight for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings 385 lb
Drywall Ceilings 9815 lb
Completion/LeadTime 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings 2 days
Drywall Ceilings 4 / 5 days
Material waste for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings +/- 0%
Drywall Ceilings 700 lb
Recyclable
Stretch Ceilings Yes 100%
Drywall Ceilings Non reusable
Sorting necessary
Means of transportation for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings : Car
Drywall Ceilings : Truck
Material Volume for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings Small
Drywall Ceilings Large
Fuel Consumption for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings Less
Drywall Ceilings Significant
Maintenance for 4,000 sqf
Stretch Ceilings None for 30 years or more
Drywall Ceilings Yes: cracks/peel/mold/stain
May happen anytime
access to plenum above
Stretch Ceilings Yes
Drywall Ceilings NO
Waterproof
Stretch Ceilings Yes
Drywall Ceilings No
Mildew, Mold and Fungus FREE
Stretch Ceilings Yes
Drywall Ceilings No
Health Safety
(E.Coli/Listeria/Salmonella/Yeast)
Stretch Ceilings None Detected
Drywall Ceilings May happen
Vapor barrier
Stretch Ceilings Yes Permeability Tested
Drywall Ceilings No
Toxic
Stretch Ceilings No
Drywall Ceilings Yes
Hypoallergenic
Stretch Ceilings Yes
Drywall Ceilings Yes
Thermal insulation
Stretch Ceilings Improves
Drywall Ceilings No
Acoustical insulation
Stretch Ceilings Improves
Drywall Ceilings No
Dust during installation process
Stretch Ceilings None
Drywall Ceilings Yes
Ceiling anytime washable?
Stretch Ceilings Yes
Drywall Ceilings No
