When a homeowner is building a home or renovating their existing one, there are many decisions that need to be made. One decision is what material they should use for their ceilings. Many homeowners will use plaster. However, there are more benefits of installing a metal ceiling Westchester NY.
Unique Style
When a homeowner installs traditional plaster ceilings in their home, they don’t have many options regarding the style. There very few colors to choose from and a few different painting techniques. A metal ceiling Westchester NY comes in many different patterns. Homeowners can also find this type of ceiling in a variety of colors and finishes. Metal ceilings can make the interior of the home look unique.
Moisture Resistant
If a homeowner has plaster ceiling and the roof leaks, it can lead to serious problems. Not only will the water leak through the ceiling, but it can also seriously damage the ceiling. A properly finished metal ceiling is impervious to moisture, mold, and mildew, which can cost a great deal of money to repair.
Very Low Maintenance
If a homeowner has plaster ceilings, they would need to be cleaned often and repainted occasionally. This is not the case with metal ceilings. The extent of the maintenance necessary for a metal ceiling is to dust it from time to time.
Easy Installation
Metal ceilings are much lighter than plaster ceilings. Therefore, they are much easier to install. This can save the homeowner a great deal of money on the labor cost to have the ceiling installed.
Hide Imperfections
If a homeowner has a plaster ceiling that is in need of repair, they should consider putting a metal ceiling over it. Not only will metal ceilings hide the imperfections on the ceiling, but it will also often be less expensive to install a metal ceiling than to repair the existing one.
Fire Resistant
If a homeowner has a plaster ceiling and there is a fire, it can take just a few seconds for the whole ceiling to catch on fire. This is not the case with metal ceilings. Metal ceilings have a much higher resistance to fire, making them the safer option.
If a homeowner is considering installing metal ceilings, they should contact the professionals at Abingdon Construction for more information.
