RADIANT CHILLED CEILINGS
At SAS, we’re proud to bring an extra layer of functionality to your suspended ceiling by introducing a cooling element that keeps your rooms at a comfortable temperature; it’s our radiant chilled ceiling system.
What is a radiant chilled ceiling?
A radiant chilled ceiling is an alternative to traditional air conditioning systems, incorporating a single-piece copper element into the back of a standard ceiling tile to help cool a room.
Chilled ceilings can be used in conjunction with chilled beams to meet additional cooling requirements; solar gain around glazed elevations, for example.
How does a radiant chilled ceiling work?
Using water as the heat transfer medium, heat is absorbed and removed from the occupied space as water flows through the system.
What are the benefits of radiant chilled ceilings?
Energy efficiency
Radiant chilled ceilings feature surprisingly low operating temperatures, which in turn means low energy bills.
Silent operation
This keeps the room quiet as well as cool; no annoying buzzing!
Low maintenance requirements
Radiant chilled ceilings don’t feature moving parts, which means there’s less to go wrong, and less to maintain.
Future-proof
Our radiant chilled ceilings accommodate future layout requirements, including demountable partitioning.
Subtle
Radiant chilled ceilings are durable and visually indistinguishable from standard metal suspended ceilings - so even where functionality is paramount, there’s no compromise on style.
What type of chilled ceilings do we offer?
We can integrate chilled ceiling elements into our SAS330 grid-system suspended ceilings, providing between 45 and 65 W/m² (net) of cooling capacity. Radiant chilled ceilings can also be supplied with any standard SAS perforation pattern.
Our radiant chilled ceilings are available in the following finishes:
Standard
This features a polyester powder coating presented in pure white.
Non-standard
Our nonstandard finishes are available in full range of standard RAL colours, with an antibacterial coating. Other specialist powder coat finishes are available on request. For more information on non-standard finishes, contact our technical services team.
Why choose SAS?
When you need the ceiling within your commercial building to be functional as well as contemporary, entrust the design, manufacture and installation to the experts; that’s us here at SAS.
With years of experience in installing radiant chilled ceilings in a variety of environments, we’re not only able to advise you on the best chilled ceiling for you, but we can be trusted to install it safely, and to exceptionally high standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the installation process for a radiant chilled ceiling?
Each ceiling install is different, depending on the size of the room, lighting placement, access requirements and more. What we can assure you, though, is that the installation process for your radiant chilled ceiling will be quick, safe, and completed to the highest standards.
How much weight does a radiant chilled ceiling involve?
Based on a System 330 ceiling system, you’re looking at approximately 20 kg/m² for ceiling tiles, grid, water filled copper elements, traditional lights or LEDs, acoustic/insulation pad and suspension system.
Is there a perforation that you can recommend?
Yes, there is - 1522 is a popular pattern that is available as a stock item from the SAS factory.
Can I still access utilities if I opt for a radiant chilled ceiling?
Yes, even if your suspended ceiling includes cooling elements, you’ll still be able to get to things like pipes, cables, air conditioning outlets, and smoke and fire alarm systems.
How do I go about working with SAS on a radiant chilled ceiling for my project?
We’ll always start the process with an initial chat about your requirements, so that we can give you an idea of price, make some suggestions about materials, and put a plan together for your space.
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