New research from the St. Charles, IL-based Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) declares that suspended ceilings can significantly reduce a building's lifetime operating costs through energy and maintenance savings. The Life Cycle Study: Suspended Ceilings vs. Open Plenum shows that, though they initially cost more, suspended ceilings can achieve a life-cycle payback in as few as 10 months vs. more exposed designs.
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