| S.N. | PROPERTY | METAL CEILING | MINERAL FIBRE | GYPSUM BOARD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acoustic Property | 20% Perforated area coupled with Fibre Glass, sets NRC value up to 0.9 in Indian conditions | 0.55 to 0.75 NRC specified in standard American and European atmosphere | Very poor Acoustic |
| 2 | Fire Property | Melting & Boiling point is quite high compared with any material used in building construction | Fire Retardant and has ratings of one hour as per BS476 | Screws holding the sheets come out at high temperature and ceiling collapses |
| 3 | Moisture absorbance and sagging | Instead cleaning with soft water is suggested | Only some products are little bit moisture resistive | Absorbs Water and when dry, the surface cracks |
| 4 | Accessibility | Provides easy access to wiring, maintenance of HVAC Systems | Provides easy access to wiring, maintenance of HVAC Systems | *No access to top *In case of problems, ceiling has to be broken |
| 5 | Weight and ease of handling | Very light and easy to handle | Very light and easy to handle | Heavy and fixed |
| 6 | Aesthetics | Clean finish look – factory finished Design element – very wide range and different colors | Clean finish look – factory finished | *Plain surface *Needs frequent painting as the surface cracks often |
| 7 | Functional | Offers specific product to suit different area of application and criteria, like Linear, Tiles, etc. | Offers different name & texture but all in same size | Only one type for all uses |
| 8 | Light Reflection | As high as 95% | About 80% | About 80% |
| 9 | Speed of Installation | Very high and easy | Very high and easy | Slow & Tedious |
| 10 | Cleaning & Maintenance | Can be cleaned with Soap solution to remove stains | Not at all washable and highlights spots / stains | Not at all washable and highlights spots / stains |
| 11 | Time Value | High Scrap Value | No Re-sale value instead one has to pay for garbage removal | No Re-sale value instead one has to pay for garbage removal |
| 12 | Termite | Metals are always Termite proof | Prone to Termite attack | Board containing papers are prone to termite attack |
| 13 | Paint Life | Coil or Powder coated hence very long | Repainting not possible | 3 to 5 years |
| 14 | Durability | Ultra Durable | Very brittle and very soft | Always cracks develop |
| 15 | Thermal Insulation Property | Very high when coupled with Fibre Glass Wool. | Good The tiles have R Factor ranging from 0.25 to 0.38 | Poor |
