Overview brochure Armstrong main solutions

48 Pages·2004·4.19 MB·English

CEILING SYSTEMS
[Between us, ideas become reality.]
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metal(cid:1)
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suspension(cid:1)systems
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The Armstrong range
Custom Solutions
Metal Ceilings by
Mineral This wide range will help satisfy your creative needs and Wood
Armstrong has a wide range of mineral(wet felt) and soft further additions to the range will enhance and extend Wood will enable you to create the warmest original With Gema, Armstrong brings the best
fibre (fibreglass or rock wool) ceiling tiles. your choice of ceiling designs for the future. interiors for a comfortable and peaceful environment. custom solutions available in metal.
Specifiers have a large range of choices from smooth Whether plain or perforated, paper laminate or wood Gema isspecialised in the design and
Basic
texturesto more traditional fissuredpatterns, combining veneer, you can select the precise texture and colour best production of sophisticated products
Armstrong Cortegaand Tatratextures feature a fissured
various edge details, sizes, colours, designs or suited to your project. combining tradition with innovation,
surface for sound absorption and are suitable for use in
performance solutions. safetyand functionality. Managed by
conditions of up to 70% relative humidity. They are Suspension systems
ateam totally dedicated to delivering
Throughout this catalogue, the Armstrong range is available in Board and Tegular edge detail for installation Armstrong offers coordinated ceiling systems with support
the best level of service to the
presented by type of surfaceamongst which you can on 24mm exposed grid. grids that fully integrate with the ceiling tiles you choose.
specifiers, anumberof decentralised
find standard (basic performance), design (geometric All systems are designed to meet performance needs,
Metal manufacturing productionsites offer
patterns, colours) and performance solutions (acoustics, durability and aesthetics. Specifying Armstrong’s Trulok
Made from galvanised steel with polyester powder paint optimised fabrication capacitiesand
hygiene, durability etc). Peakform suspension systems will ensure the highest
finish, metal ceilings are made to last. Their high flexibility, thus providing ahigh level of
quality of finished ceiling. In addition, Peakform grids
The Primacategory continues to offer enhanced acoustic performance specifications include excellent durability and quality products and customised
provide a strong, easy and secure solution.
performance, high humidity resistance (95% RH), excellent unequalled acousticalproperties. The satin appearance of solutions. For more information, please
impact resistance, durability and fire performance. All this metal ceilings gives an attractivelymodern, functional look. call your Armstrong representative.
plus a 10 year guarantee against sag!
The whole Armstrong range is formulated and tested
toachieve (and maintain) market fire reaction
performance requirements. In addition, many of the tiles
i-ceilings Sound Panelsare
when combined with Armstrong grid systems can provide
speakers but look like the rest
structural fire protection solutions.
of the ceiling: so the speakers
are invisible in the ceiling plane.
For background/foreground music and
public address applications, i-ceilings
Sound Systems deliver quality sound and
broader coverage with fewer speakers.
For active acoustics applications, when
specific levels of speech privacy are
required, i-ceilings cover distracting noise,
creating more effective workspaces.
i-ceilings Antenna Panels
are standard ceiling tiles in
which antennas are
embedded. They provide wireless
connectivity for both voice and data,
enhancing employee mobility and
workplace effectiveness, while sustaining
the aesthetics of the ceiling plane. For
Ultima/Optima Vector Madera MicroLook Perf. A1 with Silhouette BI Orcal Axal further information :
www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk
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The Armstrong range
mineral metal ORCAL
Board/Tegular/
Ultima / Ultima planks Ultima dB Optima Nevada Dune Supreme* Dune Max Cirrus* Axal Clip-In Flush Tegular/MicroLook Planks
1Orcal extra microperforation
2Orcal microperforation
3 3Orcal perforation
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Cirrus 75 Cirrus Step Cirrus Doric Cirrus Decade Cirrus Image Synonymes Contrast Circles
wood MADERA
Laminates Wood Veneers
Contrast Squares Contrast Linear Plain* Graphis Puntos Graphis Cuadros Graphis Linear Graphis Neocubic Curly Maple Pear Lime Tree US Cherry US Maple Beech
Graphis Diagonal Graphis Mix A Graphis Mix B Casa* Adria* Fine Fissured* Frequence Perforations
Bioguard V49 / V64
Bioguard Perforated Ceramaguard Mylar Newtone Parafon Hygien Cellio
grids TRULOK
Colortone
Fine Fissured Board Tegular Vector MicroLook Silhouette Interlude
Opal (OL) Carrara (CA) Platinum (PN) Naxos (NX ) Toledo (TO) Blue Mountain (BT) Black (BK)
Prelude 24 Prelude 24 Prelude 24 Prelude 15
Nevada Colours
Carrara (CA) Jade (JA) Amber (AB) Perl (PF) Cement (CG) Black (BK) Metal (MT) Navy (NY)
Bandraster SL2 K2C2
* Prima
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Product selector by suspension system
The illustrations opposite represent the suspension systems and product families of the Armstrong ceiling range TRULOK
presented in this brochure.These suspension systems and product families are also shown
in chart form together with associated tile edges. For further information on Armstrong suspension systems,
please consult our Internal Technical Sales.
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How to use the brochure?
Icon list Index Summary
This brochure includes all Fire performance Scratch resistance Impact resistance Demountability Mineral Information to choose a ceiling
All Armstrong ceilings Superior level of surface High level of impact Ceiling system
Armstrong standard and semi- (except Madera which scratch resistance, resistance,evaluated where the access Academy Merit / 24
isClass 1) provideClass evaluated with the Hess with the Preston tothe plenum is
standard products: 0/Class1 against BS 476 Rake test impact test very easy Academy Diploma 24 2-3 The Armstrong range
- The Mineralrange (wet felt and Adria / Casa 22 4 Product Selector
soft fibre), made of biosoluble wool Bioguard / Mylar / Parafon Hygien26 by suspension system
- The Orcalrange, made of metal Durability Colours Weight Washability Ceramaguard / Newtone 27 5 How to use the brochure
- The Maderarange, made of wood Owvitehrsatlal nadb iclilteya tnoi ng, Aprvoadiluacbtle as coloured Apeverr1amge2 weight kg Owcitcha msioonisat l ccloletahn oinrg Cirrus / Cirrus 75 17 6 Making the right choice
- The Trulokrange, including sacnrdu bimbipnagc,tscratching swpaotenrg ec odnatmainpiennged in Contrast / Cirrus Image 18 6-7 Product Selector
Peakform, all suspension system mild soap or diluted Dune Supreme / Dune Max 16 by performance
detergent
solutions available Fine Fissured / Frequence 23 8-9 Product Selector by
Graphis 21 application areas / segments
Hygiene Antimicrobial High pressure Scrubbability
To assist you in locating the Suitable for areas, Offers specific water cleaning For applications where Nevada 15 10 Acoustics
most suited products to your which have hygiene as performance against Can be cleaned using cleanliness is a priority,
a key requirement (food, bacteria,mould and a high pressure water tiles may require Optima 14 11 Hygiene
specific needs, the content health,pharmaceutical, mildew spray cleaning beyond
computer industries) normal maintenance Plain 20
ofthis brochure is listed in procedures. Synonymes 19 Product information
different ways:
Tatra / Cortega 25
- By product performance (p.7): Grid system Dimension Edge detail Thermal Ultima 12 12-28 Mineral
Recommended Trulok Length and width Board,Tegular, conductivity
this section will help you to identify suspension system expressed in mm MicroLook (BE),Vector, Ability of the Ultima dB 13 29-33 Orcal
SL2,K2C2 material to resist
the ceiling you need, according heat transmission Visual / Cellio 28 34-35 Madera
tothe performance required 36-39 Trulok
(acoustics, fire, light reflectance, Metal
washability, impact resistance, or Sound absorption Sound attenuation Axal 30 Technical information
hygiene). Cenoenrvgeyr siniotno ohfe asot uwnhden Ttoertmhe u tsraends imn irsesliaotnio nof Board, Tegular, Flush Tegular, 30
- By suspension system (p.4): passing through or sound between rooms MicroLook 32 40 Plank installation
this information is given in chart (cid:1)0.45 0.45(cid:2)(cid:3)w(cid:1)0.65 (cid:4)0.65 sotrr iwkihnegn a c mauastienrgia l (cid:1)30 dB 30(cid:4)dB(cid:1) 35 (cid:4)35 dB sphleanruinmg acommon Clip-In 31 41 Service integration
a volume of air
form. The chart helps identify the to resonate Orcal Metal Ceilings 29 42 Perimeter finishes
appropriate suspension grid Planks 33 43 Guide specifications
system to the ceiling tile edge detail. Light reflectance Humidity resistance 44-47 Installation and maintenance
Indicates the quantity Ceiling tiles ability
- By application(p.8-9): of light reflected by to perform without sagging Wood 45-46 Glossary
asurface,expressed
depending on the selection criteria (cid:1)75% 75(cid:2)%(cid:1)85 (cid:4)85% as a percentage value 70% 90% 95% 100% Madera 34
ofspecific areas ofusage, you will Madera SL2 / MicroLook 35
find alist of Armstrong product
recommendations. Application areas Suspension systems
- By products listed in alphabetical Bandraster system / T35 / 39
order(p.5): Prelude Sixty 39
a quick means of finding a product Interlude XL / Silhouette XL 38
for those alreadyfamiliar with the Office Hygiene Education Retail Transport Prelude XL/TL 24* & 15* 37
and leisure
Armstrong range. Trulok suspension systems 36
* Peakform
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Making the right choice Product Selector by performance
All sorts of criteria need to be considered. Armstrong has developed various products to meet specific
Functional – what type of building is involved? How will it be used? needs in demanding situations, whether acoustics, humidity resistance,
Technical – what specific performance is required? hygiene, impact resistance or fire. In addition Armstrong gives a 10 year
And aesthetic – how can the right effect be achieved? guarantee against sag with their Prima and 95% RH products.
Design in the product. It also makes the Acoustics Humidity resistance
Suspended ceilings also cover product less prone to in-service Suspended ceilings were originally developed Ceiling installations are facing more and more
cracks, stains and damage on damage caused by plenum entry tooffer acoustic control.Since then the acoustic demanding humidity conditions such as: fast track
olddrylined ceilings. They are by various maintenance functions. performanceof ceilings has been further improved programmes, buildings with intermittent heating
easier, faster and less costly The cleanness of the edge detail and Armstrong is always looking for new ways of and cooling, areas with a high concentration of
toinstall, remove and clean. They also provides an improved visual enhancing the sound absorption and sound people, structures which are open to the exterior
offer better lighting possibilities. appearance. This durable edge attenuation of its products. environment,etc... To meet these requirements
Ceilings play acrucial role in treatment is also applied to Ultima. Armstrong now offersa wide range of products
optimising light reflection and suitable for installation in conditions of up to 95%
Other requirements
saving on energy. Finally, they Fire Relative Humidity, some of which excel in extreme
It is vitally important to identify your
absorb and reduce noise. All Armstrong ceilings provide Class 0/Class 1 conditions of up to 100%RH.
needs accurately.
against BS476 (exept Madera which is Class 1),
Acoustics Are you looking for durability?
some of them may also provide additional fire
Noise reduction improves comfort Washability? Or perhaps acoustics
resistance in order to meet the time rating Hygiene
and work productivity. Armstrong and demountability are more
requiredby building regulations. Today’s stringent health and safety requirements
acoustical ceilings reduce noise important to you. Armstrong
demand ceilings which conform to the regulations
levels in interior spaces, using high has identified criteria to help
governing the food and health industries.
performance sound absorption you decide on your priorities.
Impact resistance Additionally, the electronics, fibreoptics,
materials and improve roomtoroom Your choice will naturally depend
Ceilings sometimes suffer rough usage in corridor pharmaceutical and computer industries have
sound attenuation; both measured on your budget and design
areas, where equipment is generally located requirements for environmentally-controlled
according todetailed criteria preference, but also on factors
resulting in frequent tile removal.The level of installations or may require Class 100 clean room
(see page 10). such as resistance to humidity and
impact resistance and durability has therefore conditions. Armstrong hygiene solutions are
fire, thermal insulation, light
Access to the plenum received special consideration by Armstrong. tailored to meet these conditions.
reflectance and the ease with
Suspended ceilings hide and
which the ceiling can be cleaned
provide access to pipes and
and maintained. Armstrong’s range
electrical fixtures. That means 10 year guarantee Light Reflectance
of ceiling materials, mineral fibre,
access to services such as Armstrong World Industries Ltd guarantees Light reflectance of a surface is its property of
soft fibre, metal, and wood, will
telephone, ventilation, heating, the Armstrong PRIMA and 95% RH products reflecting light. The measure of light reflectance is
allow you to make the ideal choice.
air-conditioning, smoke detection shall be free from sag* as a direct result of defects that fraction of the specified incident light which
and sprinkler systems. in materials or workmanship for 10 years from isreflected by the surface expressed as
the date of installation of the material (for further a percentage value.
Durable edges on Prima
information, please contact ITS).
Tegular and MicroLook,
and on Ultima
* N.B.Maximum sag as defined in the appropriate Code of Practice Washability/Occasional Cleaning
Because the Prima Tegular in the country of installation or where no such code exists,
the British Code of Practice BS 8290 1991. Ceiling tiles can be cleaned with a moist cloth or
and MicroLookedged products
spongedampened in water containing mild soap
are up to 30% harder, the product
ordiluted detergent.
“feels” better in the hand. This
gives installers more confidence
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Product Selector by performance
Products (cid:1) Acoupsteircformance see p.10 Firereaction Lighrt eflectanceH (u>m)riedsiitsytance WashabilitIympact resPisatgaence Products (cid:1) Acoupsteircformance see p.10 Firereaction Lighrt eflectanceH (u>m)riedsiitsytance WashabilitIympact resPisatgaence
NRC Dncw NRC Dncw
mineral W mineral W
Ultima 0.65(H) 0.70 37 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 88% 95% RH yes yes 12 Fine Fissured* 0.60(H) 0.55 34 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 83% 95% RH 23
Ultima Vector 0.70(H) 0.75 37 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 88% 95% RH yes yes 12 Fine Fissured SL2/K2C2* ♦ 0.60 0.55 40 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 83% 95% RH 23
Ultima SL2/K2C2 ♦ 0.65(H) 0.65 39 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 88% 95% RH yes yes 12 Frequence 0.70(H) 0.70 35 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476)✚ 83% 95% RH 23
Ultima dB 0.50(H) 0.50 38 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 88% 95% RH yes yes 13 Academy Merit / Diploma 0.55 0.50 32 dB please contact ITS 83% 95% RH 24
Ultima dB K2C2/SL2 ♦ 0.50 0.45 44 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 88% 95% RH yes yes 13 Tatra 0.55(H) 0.55 34 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 80% 70% RH 25
Optima (15 mm) 0.90 0.90 Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 85% 95% RH 14 Cortega 0.55(H) 0.55 34 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 80% 70% RH 25
Optima (20 mm) 0.95 0.95 Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 85% 95% RH 14 Bioguard 0.15(L) 0.15 37 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 90% 95% RH yes 26
Optima(25 mm) 1.00 1.00 Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 85% 95% RH 14 Bioguard Perforated 0.65 0.60 34 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 83% 95% RH yes 26
OptimaVector 1.00 0.95 Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 85% 95% RH 14 Mylar 0.10(L) 0.10 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476)✚ 80% 95% RH yes 26
Nevada (18/20/25mm) 1.00 0.95 Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 83% 95% RH 15 Parafon Hygien 0.95 0.95 Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 84% 95% RH yes 26
Dune Supreme* 0.55 0.50 35 dB Class0/Class1 (BS 476) ❞ 83% 95% RH 16 Ceramaguard Fine Fissured 0.55(MH) 0.60 39 dB non combustible✚ 84% 100% RH yes 27
Dune Max 0.65 0.65 35 dB Class0/Class1 (BS 476) ❞ 83% 95% RH 16 Newtone 0.10(L) 0.10 37 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 85% 100% RH yes yes 27
Cirrus* 0.55(H) 0.50 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476)✚ 83% 95% RH 17 Visual V49/V64 0.95 ▲ 0.95/0.90 ▲ Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 70% RH 28
Cirrus 75 0.70(H) 0.75 38 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 83% 95% RH 17
metal
Cirrus Image 0.55(H) 0.55 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476)✚ 70% 70% RH 18
Orcal Axal /Microperforated 0.75(cid:32) 0.80 20 dB(cid:32) Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 71% 90% RH yes# 30
Contrast Circles,Squares,Linear 0.55 0.50 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 83% 95% RH 18
Orcal Clip-In/Microperforated 0.75(cid:32) 0.80 20 dB(cid:32)Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476)✚ 71% 90% RH yes# 31
Synonymes Ribbon,Melody 0.55(H) 0.50 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 83% 70% RH 19
Orcal MicroLook/Microperforated 0.75(cid:32) 0.80 20 dB(cid:32) Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 71% 90% RH yes# 32
Plain* 0.15(L) 0.15 37 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 90% 95% RH 20
Orcal Tegular/Microperforated 0.75(cid:32) 0.80 20 dB(cid:32)Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476)✚ 71% 90% RH yes# 32
Graphis Puntos,Cuadros 0.15(L) 0.15 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 90% 70% RH 21
Orcal Planks /Microperforated 0.75(cid:32) 0.80 20 dB(cid:32) Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 71% 90% RH yes# 33
Graphis Linear,Neocubic, 0.15(L) 0.15 36 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) 90% 70% RH 21
Diagonal,Mix A,Mix B
wood
Casa* 0.60 0.55 35 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 83% 95% RH 22
Madera 0.15(L) 0.15 42 dB Class 1 (BS 476) 70% RH 35
Adria* 0.60 0.55 34 dB Class 0/Class 1 (BS 476) ✚ 83% 95% RH 22
▲ Performance achieved with 20 mm wool overlay ● With acoustic fleece ♦ SL2/K2C2 : Semi-concealed see p.4
✚ Fire resistance test available for some products in that range (please contact ITS) *Prima
❞ For further information, please contact your Armstrong Internal Technical Sales #Orcal Bioguard (see p.29)
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Application areas
Choosing a ceiling for a given space means considering several criteria, in order to define the best solution.
Acoustics, fire protection, hygiene, demountability and humidity resistance are some of the issues that need to be considered in the design stage.
The following pages will give you a summary of all important criteria to consider for the main applications.
Office Healthcare Education
AREAS CRITERIA RECOMMENDED AREAS CRITERIA RECOMMENDED AREAS CRITERIA RECOMMENDED
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS PRODUCTS
ULTIMA/OPTIMA ULTIMA/OPTIMA ULTIMA/OPTIMA
RECEPTIONAREAS, Design ULTIMA CANOPIES, Durability CERAMAGUARD CANOPIES, Durability CERAMAGUARD
SHOWROOMS Acoustics CIRRUS75 TERRACE-ROOFING Moisture resistance ORCALCLIP-INPLAIN TERRACE-ROOFING Moisture resistance ORCALCLIP-INPLAIN
Integration of services GRAPHIS ORCALAXAL
ORCAL(AXAL, CLIP-IN…) RECEPTIONAREAS Aesthetics COLORTONE
MADERA RECEPTIONAREAS, Aesthetics COLORTONE Acoustics OPTIMA/ ULTIMA
SHOPS Acoustics VISUAL VISUAL
CIRCULATIONAND Acoustics ULTIMA(dB) CONTRAST CONTRAST
TRAFFICAREAS, Integration of services PLANKS(PRIMA/ ULTIMA/ ORCAL) MADERA MADERA
CORRIDORS Demountability ORCALCLIP-IN ULTIMA/ OPTIMA ORCALAXAL
Durability ORCALAXAL ORCALAXAL
EXTRAMICROPERFORATED CIRCULATIONAND Demountability PRIMAPLANKS
CIRCULATION Demountability PRIMAPLANKS TRAFFICAREAS Integrating services ULTIMAPLANKS
CONFERENCEROOMS Acoustics ULTIMA ANDTRAFFICAREAS Durability ORCALPLANKS Durability ORCALPLANKS
CIRRUS 75 Design OPTIMA/ NEVADA BIOGUARD Impact resistance ORCALCLIP-IN DuneMAX Acoustics ORCALCLIP-INPLAIN
Light reflectance DUNEMAX Integrating services ORCALAXAL Impact resistance AXAL
CIRRUS75
ORCALAXAL INDIVIDUALOFFICES Acoustics PRIMA CLASSROOMS Acoustics DUNEMAX
SYNONYMES Aesthetics ULTIMA Light reflectance FREQUENCE
Light reflectance ULTIMAdB Durability NEVADA
PRESTIGEOFFICES Design ULTIMA Aesthetics COLORTONE
Acoustics ULTIMAdB WARDS Hygiene BIOGUARD Demountability PRIMAPLANKS
Integration of services OPTIMA(VECTOR) CONSULTINGROOMS Acoustics ULTIMAdB Moisture resistance PRIMADUNESUPREME
ORCALMICROPERFORATION Aesthetics ORCALPLAIN (temperature variations)
CIRRUS75 Light reflectance
MADERA AUDITORIUMS, Acoustics OPTIMA/ ULTIMA
ORCAL AXAL MYLAR TREATMENTROOMS Hygiene BIOGUARD FREQUENCE AMPHITHEATRES, Aesthetics DUNEMAX
OPENSPACES, Acoustics OPTIMA Washability MYLAR LIBRARIES, LANGUAGE Demountability FREQUENCE
CALLCENTRES Integration of services NEVADA Moisture resistance CERAMAGUARD ROOMS Integrating services NEVADA
Light reflectance ULTIMA ORCALPLAIN COLORTONE
CIRRUS75 ORCALBIOGUARD
ORCALPERFORATED RESTAURANTS, Acoustics OPTIMA/ ULTIMA
LABORATORIES, Hygiene PARAFONHYGIEN CAFETERIAS, Aesthetics DUNEMAX
PARTITIONED Acoustics ULTIMA/ ULTIMAdB KITCHENS Washability ORCALCLIP-INPLAIN CANTEENS Hygiene VISUAL
OFFICES Integration of services OPTIMA Moisture resistance ORCALBIOGUARD ORCAL
Preservation of the NEVADA COLORTONE
building framework DUNEMAX TOILETS, CLOAKROOMS, Hygiene PRIMA
PRIMA HUMIDAREAS Washability NEVADA KITCHENS Washability PARAFONHYGIEN
PULLATINMKAS/O PRRCIMALA/ POLRACNAKLS(PRIMA/ ULTIMA) PHAYRGAIEFNON Moisture resistance CERAMAGUARD COLORTONE HMyogisietunree resistance OORRCCAALLCBILOIPG-UINARPDLAIN
CONFERENCEROOMS, Acoustics DUNEMAX
COMPUTERROOMS Acoustics ULTIMA WAITINGROOMS, MEETING Demountability ULTIMA/ OPTIMA COMPUTERROOMS, Hygiene BIOGUARD
Integration of services ORCAL ROOMS, LIBRARIES Aesthetics CIRRUS75 LABORATORIES Clean rooms MYLAR
Demountability MYLAR Integrating services FREQUENCE Washability ORCALPLAIN
Clean rooms BIOGUARD ORCALPERFORATED Integrating services ORCALBIOGUARD
NEWTONE
SWIMMINGPOOLS Acoustics CERAMAGUARD TOILETS, CLOAKROOMSWashability PRIMAPLANKS
CANTEENS Acoustics ULTIMA Moisture resistance NEVADA HUMIDAREAS Hygiene CERAMAGUARD
Design OPTIMA Moisture resistance
Hygiene BIOGUARD
DUNEMAX SWIMMINGPOOLS Moisture resistance CERAMAGUARD
CIRRUS75 Acoustics NEVADA
COLORTONE
ORCALPERFORATED GYMNASIUMS Durability ORCALAXAL
Acoustics
Impact resistance
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Transport Leisure Retail
AREAS CRITERIA RECOMMENDED AREAS CRITERIA RECOMMENDED AREAS CRITERIA RECOMMENDED
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS PRODUCTS
ULTIMA/OPTIMA ULTIMA/OPTIMA ULTIMA/OPTIMA
RECEPTIONAREAS, Design ULTIMA RECEPTIONAREAS, Design ULTIMA TERRACE-ROOFING, Resistance to ORCALPLAIN(CLIP-IN/ AXAL)
LOUNGES, SHOPS Demountability CONTRAST SHOWROOMS Acoustics CONTRAST EXTERIOR temperature and NEWTONE
Acoustics MADERA ORCAL(AXAL, CLIP-IN…) WAREHOUSE humidity variation CERAMAGUARD
ORCAL(AXAL/ CLIP-IN/ MICROLOOK/ MADERA Durability
BUSINESSCENTRES, Design TUELGTIUMLAAR/ BOARD) RCEASFTEATUERRIAANST ADceosiugsntics UCLIRTRIMUASV7E5CTOR WSHAOLPKPWINAYGSM, ALL DInetesgigrnation of services VPIRSIUMAAL
WAITINGROOMS, MEETING Acoustics MADERA Integration of services CONTRAST ORCAL
& CONFERENCEROOMS Demountability OPTIMA Demountability OPTIMA/ NEVADA SERVICESTATION Humidity resistance NEWTONE
Integration of services NEVADA ORCAL EXTERIOR CERAMAGUARD
CONTRASTORCALAXAL MADERA
EXTRA-MICROPERFORATED INTERIOR Resistance to PRIMA
GRAPHIS FASTFOOD Acoustics ULTIMA temperature variations BIOGUARD
ORCAL AXAL CIRCULATION Washability ORCALCLIP-IN, TEGULAR PUNTOS Resistance CIRRUS75 GRAPHIS MYLAR
ANDTRAFFICAREAS Demountability PLANKS(PRIMA/ ULTIMA/ ORCAL) to temperature variation BIOGUARD ORCALAXAL
Design Washability
Acoustics SHOWROOMS Design ULTIMA/ OPTIMA
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Durability EXTRA-MICROPERFORATED
ORCALCLIPIN CONCERTHALL, Design COLORTONE
EXTRA-MICROPERFORATED THEATRES, CINEMAS, Acoustics NEVADACOLOURS SUPERMARKETS, Demountability CIRRUS
AUDITORIUM OPTIMA DEPARTMENTSTORES, Integration of services DUNESUPREME
CONTRAST RESTAURANT, Acoustics PRIMA ORCAL AXAL ORCAL MADERA INTERIOR Design VISUAL
CAFETERIAS, BARS Design ULTIMA Sign posting SYNONYMES
Hygiene CONTRAST SPORTROOMS, Humidity resistance CERAMAGUARD Budget GRAPHIS
Washability (Kitchens) BIOGUARD TOILETS, Washability NEWTONE SILHOUETTE
MADERA CLOAKROOMS, BIOGUARD ORCAL
ORCAL(AXAL, …) HUMIDAREAS NEVADA ENTRYAREA Resistance to PRIMA
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Clean rooms NEWTONE FOODDEPARTMENTS Humidity resistance MYLAR
Acoustics ORCALAXALPLAIN SWIMMINGPOOLS, Humidity resistance CERAMAGUARD Washability CERAMAGUARD
ORCALCLIP-INPLAIN SKATINGRINKS Washability NEWTONE NEWTONE
ORCALBIOGUARD BIOGUARD
VISUAL VISUAL ORCALPLAIN
TOILETS, CLOAKROOMS, Humidity resistance CERAMAGUARD
HUMIDAREAS Washability NEWTONE HAIRDRESSINGSALON Cleanability ORCAL
BIOGUARD Acoustics ULTIMA
PRIMA GRAPHIS
OORRCCAALLBCILOIPG-UINARPDLAIN LUXURYBOUTIQUE DInetesgigrnation GSYRNAOPHNIYSMES
CANOPIES, Resistance to CERAMAGUARD of spotlights CULIRTRIMUAS75
TERRACE-ROOFING, temperature variations NEWTONE MADERA
EXTERIOR Durability ORCALCLIP-INPLAIN
APPLICATIONS, FASHION Design ULTIMA
WAREHOUSE Lighting DUNESUPREME
Integration of services GRAPHIS
ORCAL
BANK Acoustics ULTIMA
Design OPTIMA/ NEVADA
ORCALAXAL
GARDENCENTRE Resistance to SILHOUETTE
temperature variation BIOGUARD
Integration of lighting ORCAL
and sign posting
DRYCLEANING, SHOWER Humidity resistance PRIMA
AREAS, BATHROOMS CERAMAGUARD
BIOGUARD
MYLAR
ORCAL
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How to choose an acoustical ceiling?
Noise can be a disruptive factor when it is not properly controlled (i. e. noise from other rooms, unacceptable reverberation, etc.).
To avoid such irritations, it is essential that architectural specifications incorporate the correct acoustic options.
Acoustics embrace two important issues: the room to room sound attenuation which is measured in decibels (Dnc)
(cid:3)
and the sound absorption performance of materials, which is measured as sound absorption coefficient ( 0.0 to 1.0).
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Sound absorption and sound attenuation values on mineral fibre range
(cid:3)
Product name NRC 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 Dncw Page
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Optima (Board 25 mm) 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.85 1.00 0.95 1.00 1.00 14
Nevada (Board 25 mm) 1.00 0.95 0.40 0.85 1.00 0.95 1.00 1.00 15
Nevada (Board 18 mm) 1.00 0.95 0.40 0.85 1.00 0.90 1.00 0.95 15
Visual V49 (20 mm wool overlay) 0.95 0.95 0.43 0.83 0.85 0.98 1.06 1.01 28
Visual V64 (20 mm wool overlay) 0.95 0.90 0.42 0.72 0.90 0.93 1.05 1.08 28
Parafon Hygien 0.95 0.95 0.40 0.85 0.90 0.90 0.95 0.90 26
Sound attenuation Sound absorption Cirrus 75 0.70(H) 0.75 0.35 0.45 0.65 0.85 0.95 1.00 38 17
Armstrong can provide tables showing the room Depending on the use or function of a room it may Frequence 0.70(H) 0.70 0.35 0.50 0.65 0.80 0.85 0.85 35 23
to room attenuation performance of Armstrong be necessary to calculate the noice reduction Ultima (Board, Tegular,
MicroLook, MicroLook BE) 0.65(H) 0.70 0.25 0.40 0.65 0.80 0.90 0.90 37 12
ceiling tiles.These figures provide guidance for the or reverberation time* required to meet specific
Ultima (SL2/K2C2) 0.65(H) 0.65 0.30 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.85 0.80 39 12
many differing ceiling products that constitute requirements.
Dune Max 0.65 0.65 0.35 0.50 0.70 0.75 0.70 0.45 35 16
thetotal range.
To enable these assessments to be made, sound Bioguard perforated 0.65 0.60 0.35 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.70 0.60 34 26
Actual performance will, of course, depend on the absorption coefficients are provided for all Fine Fissured 0.60(H) 0.55 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.75 34 23
relationship of the ceiling to other construction Armstrong ceiling tiles. It is worth noting that the Casa 0.60 0.55 0.35 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.60 0.55 35 22
elements and their particular performance increasing use of soft furnishings and carpeting in Dune Supreme 0.55 0.50 0.35 0.40 0.50 0.55 0.50 0.55 35 16
characteristics. Professional and skilful assessment offices may require ceilings with only moderate Adria 0.60 0.55 0.35 0.40 0.60 0.70 0.60 0.55 34 22
is therefore necessary when room to room sound absorption characteristics if a “lifeless” Ceramaguard (600 x 1200) 0.55(MH) 0.60 0.25 0.30 0.50 0.80 0.85 0.75 39 27
attenuation is required to meet specific criteria. environment is to be avoided. Sound absorption Cirrus Image 0.55(H) 0.55 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.60 0.75 0.85 36 18
coefficients are generally expressed in octave band Synonymes 0.55(H) 0.50 0.40 0.35 0.45 0.55 0.70 0.75 36 19
frequencies from 125 to 4000 Hz together with the Contrast 0.55 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.45 0.55 0.60 0.65 36 18
Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) which is Cirrus 0.55(H) 0.50 0.40 0.35 0.45 0.55 0.70 0.75 36 17
theaverage of the absorption at 250, 500, 1000 Academy Merit 0.55 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.50 0.65 0.70 0.65 32 24
and 2000 Hz (third octave band values) rounded Academy Diploma 0.55 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.45 32 14
tothe nearest 0.05. Colortone 0.55 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.55 0.55 0.50 0.45 35 16
Ultima dB (Board, Tegular,
For areas where the installation of a highly absorbent MicroLook, MicroLook BE) 0.50(H) 0.50 0.25 0.30 0.45 0.55 0.75 0.80 38 13
ceiling is recommended, Armstrong provides Ultima dB (SL2/K2C2) 0.50 0.45 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.55 44 13
avariety of solutions such as Dune Max, Ultima Visual V64 0.40 0.71 0.21 0.26 0.46 0.74 1.01 28
(smooth), Frequence(finely fissured), Cirrus 75 Graphis 0.15(L) 0.15 0.35 0.20 0.10 0.10 0.15 0.25 36 21
(textured) face patterns, Nevadaand Optima. Bioguard unperforated 0.15(L) 0.15 0.30 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.20 0.25 37 26
Plain 0.15(L) 0.15 0.30 0.25 0.15 0.10 0.15 0.25 37 20
Mylar 0.10(L) 0.10 0.25 0.15 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.15 36 26
*Reverberation time = the time taken for a sound to decay by 60 dB.
Newtone 0.10(L) 0.10 0.25 0.15 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.05 37 27
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