Results in, from adding a Drop Ceiling under the Cathedral .
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:46 pm
I wanted to share this info with you . I installed a lay-in acoustical tile Drop Ceiling which consists of a white metal grid that accepts 2x4' lay-in tiles (1" thick insulated) . I also went wayyy overboard and layed R30 / 9.5" thick Batt insulation above the drop ceiling. This is for my Living Room which measures 15x24' and is located in the exact middle of the Mobile Home.
My reason for this project was because of the incredible amount of heat i was getting in which made it so very uncomfortable , and, in hopes of reducing my a/c runtime. I finished up this morning and by 3 pm it was up to 96 f. outside, and sunny. Owning an infra-red thermometer, I had been taking temp. readings on the cathedral ceiling and was getting 100 f. + on a 96 f. day ; taking a reading on the new Drop Ceiling, im getting 80 f. (which is also what my Thermostat is set at). I cant tell you how much more comfortable it is now in the room where i spend the most time ; in fact, I feel I can bump the thermostat up a couple more degrees and still be comfortable. Immediately, I noticed the a/c system not running as long too . I wouldnt be surprised if a good 40% of the heatgain was thru the cathedral ceiling. It also looks real good and definetely provides sound deadening. The Drop Ceiling stands about 7' off the floor.
I had a Contractor install the Ceiling Grid for $800 total, and I installed the insulation and tiles ... for an additional $350 . I feel it was a very good investment and one that will end up paying for itself . I hope this info. was encouraging and useful to someone. Regards.
My reason for this project was because of the incredible amount of heat i was getting in which made it so very uncomfortable , and, in hopes of reducing my a/c runtime. I finished up this morning and by 3 pm it was up to 96 f. outside, and sunny. Owning an infra-red thermometer, I had been taking temp. readings on the cathedral ceiling and was getting 100 f. + on a 96 f. day ; taking a reading on the new Drop Ceiling, im getting 80 f. (which is also what my Thermostat is set at). I cant tell you how much more comfortable it is now in the room where i spend the most time ; in fact, I feel I can bump the thermostat up a couple more degrees and still be comfortable. Immediately, I noticed the a/c system not running as long too . I wouldnt be surprised if a good 40% of the heatgain was thru the cathedral ceiling. It also looks real good and definetely provides sound deadening. The Drop Ceiling stands about 7' off the floor.
I had a Contractor install the Ceiling Grid for $800 total, and I installed the insulation and tiles ... for an additional $350 . I feel it was a very good investment and one that will end up paying for itself . I hope this info. was encouraging and useful to someone. Regards.