Track: Special Track: Industry 4.0

Abstract

Technological advancement tends to influence the selection, manufacture and modification of ceiling materials. The properties of the ceiling materials have been improved upon in decades so that end users are comfortable psychologically, mentally and are able to escape in the event of fire outbreak caused by external factors due to the flame-retardant characteristics of the ceiling material. This study examines the evolution of ceiling and the factors responsible for the new product. Such factor involve the aesthetic, thermal comfort, thermal insulation properties, combustion properties and emission characteristics which tend to improve the overall product in terms of style and safety. Factors that still needed to be investigated are presented in this article. Stakeholders such as standard organizations, manufacturers, and consumers will begin to appreciate a viable wholesome ceiling material due to thorough cognizance of various properties to be embedded in the ceiling products thereby leading to a safer environment and delay in fire propagation.

Keywords: technological advancement; ceiling materials; flame retardants; safety; stakeholders; fire propagation; thermal comfort.