Nice and harmful - the harm of stretch ceilings

To make the living space as beautiful, cozy and stylish as possible, a variety of synthetic materials are used. Stretch ceilings are one of the popular alternatives for giving a beautiful look to the ceiling in the room. Of course, advertising does its job. But why are there so many angry reviews about stretch ceilings? What are the companies that offer to use their services and install the best and highest quality stretch ceiling hide? Today we will tell you what you will never hear from representatives of such companies!

Stretch ceiling materials

Stretch ceiling is a PVC canvas. It is specially stretched over an aluminum profile, which is mounted in the room under the ceiling. If there are no questions about aluminum, then it will be interesting for many to find out the composition of the canvas. What is it made of?

• Phenol. This substance is banned for use in manufacturing in most European countries. But, unfortunately, not with us. Phenol can negatively affect the work of all internal organs, provoking severe headaches. Scientists claim that phenol can provoke infertility.
• Toluene. Scientists have been talking about the dangers of this substance for a long time. It provokes the development of cancer cells. Toluene is a substance that is one of the constituents of crude oil. It can often be found on the labels of polymer solvents under the "composition" column. It provokes sleep disturbances, headaches, poor appetite, general weakness, etc.
• Cadmium (or similar heavy metals). It will take 10 to 30 years to remove it from the body. Over the years, it is deposited in the internal organs, on the bones. Cadmium is a carcinogen and, accordingly, it provokes the development of cancer.
• Chlorine. Its vapors irritate all unprotected mucous membranes, as a result, a dry cough occurs, vision deteriorates, it becomes difficult to breathe, and a head begins to hurt.

Whatever one may say, but all these chemical elements, albeit in insignificant quantities, get into the air. It is also important to take into account the fact that any temperature fluctuations significantly increase the evaporation of these harmful substances, and in the absence of proper ventilation, this will certainly affect the health of those who are in the room.

Stretch ceilings harm

In addition to the composition of the canvas, it is recommended to pay attention to the conditions of its operation. Manufacturers unanimously claim that such ceilings are the best solution for saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, etc., since fungus cannot form on PVC sheets. But no one ever says that high temperatures can dramatically increase toxic fumes. That is, instead of getting healthier in a sauna, a person, on the contrary, harms his body and can get poisoned.

The main disadvantage of stretch ceilings is that they do not allow air to pass through. Accordingly, it can be difficult to breathe in rooms where they are installed, since the air is heavy and contains harmful toxins. This is especially noticed by allergy sufferers.

Of course, all manufacturers claim that the concentration of harmful substances in the composition of materials is within the limits. But is it? Really high-quality stretch ceilings are very expensive, therefore they are not available to people with average incomes. If manufacturers offer to buy a harmless stretch ceiling at a ridiculous price, you should think about it and not make hasty decisions.

The only way to protect yourself is to buy only those stretch ceilings that have quality certificates. For example, there are special options that are allowed to be installed even in medical and childcare facilities.