Metal ceiling panels

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Traditional uses 1.2 Emerging uses / trends 1.3 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.4 Surface forms / shapes 1.5 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Acoustic property 3 Environment and Life Safety 3.1 Environmental impact 3.2 Flammability rating 4 References 4.1 Notes 4.2 Student contributions 5 See also 5.1 Similar materials 6 External links 6.1 Additional resources 6.2 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

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Traditional uses

• Office, retail, transportation, healthcare, hospitality, education
• Conference rooms, board rooms, airports, lobbies, convention centers

Emerging uses / trends

• Accent borders, clouds, full ceilings, exposed Tee grid systems, 3D suspended systems, curved, free formed, vaulted. There are endless design options.
• 3D metal ceiling panels - USG has 3D lightweight aluminum panels that lend unique perspective and unexpected dimension to ceiling spaces. ^[1]

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Various panel profiles, metal thicknesses, finishes, and lengths allow for unlimited design flexibility.^[2]
• The wide range of finishes includes unlimited painted colors, brights and brushed finishes, wood and vinyl laminates ^[3]
• Lighting fixtures, air handling components, acoustical blankets, beam splices, filler strips and end caps are all specially designed to allow for a fully integrated system ^[4]
• Durability, humidity resistance, low maintenance, flexibility - size, finish, color
• Armstrong has the ability to use an affordable wood look on standard 2' x 2' metal ceilings panels. A printed image of wood comes from our innovative FX technology and the post-production, powder-coated finish. This finish is much lighter, more durable, easier to maintain than real wood products. Plus, there is no risk of delamination, as the wood look is embedded into the panels. ^[5]

Surface forms / shapes

• Standard Meterial is electrogalvanized steel. Aluminum is also available as a premium option.

Cost analysis

• Depends on vendor and project. Most ceiling designs are custom.

Material properties

Primary structural use

• non-structural

Material performance

• Durability: Factory applied powder-coated finish for extra durability. Soil resistant, scrubbable, washable and soil resistant with no sag performance.
• Painted or anodized aluminum, or unpainted galvanized steel.
• Aluminum is ideal for high moisture or exterior projects, whereas steel is an economical alternative for interior projects, providing increased rigidity and strength. ^[6]
• Perforated beams are available for improved sound performance. ^[7]

Dimensional and opening restriction

• 24" x 24", 24" x 48" or 48" x 48" tile sizes
• Sizes vary and most often are custom designed

Acoustic property

• NRC 0.65-0.90 available, based on perforation pattern and back-loaded acoustical fleece or fiberglass infill panels
• For sound absorption use acoustical backing, such as melamine foam backing, acoustical blankets or panels installed in the plenum
• Acoustical correction is provided by the factory application of a black acoustical fleece. Additional correction can be provided by the addition of a fiberglass pad behind the fleece. ^[8]
• NRC rating, perforated with fleece: 0.65 (12% open) to 0.70 (40% open) ^[9]
• NRC rating, perforated with fleece and fiberglass pad: 0.90 (22% open) ^[10]
• Armstrong's acoustical fleece backing has a NRC Between 0.7-0.8. It has a flame retardant finish and meets the requirements of class A as per ASTM E84-91a. ^[11]

Environment and Life Safety

Environmental impact

• See Environmental impact at http://www.materialproject.org/wiki/Aluminum
• Armstrong's acoustical fleece backing is a wetlaid acoustic nonwoven fabric made of cellulose and glass fibers. It is very stable and no chemical release. ^[12]

Flammability rating

• Fire Class A per ASTM E 1264 and Factory Mutual Certified per ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC S102 for standard 2x2 products.
• Metal ceiling panels are inherently incombustible, however the paint surface and acoustical fleece backing can contribute to fire if not properly formulated. RH 200 Plank System panels have been tested according to ASTM E84 and are certified Class A by Factory Mutual: Flame spread: less than 25 & Smoke generation: less than 50. ^[13]

References

Notes

1. ↑ http://usg.com/navigate.do?resource=/USG_Marketing_Content/usg.com/web_files/products/prod_details/USG_Ceilings_Geometrix_Specialty_Metal_Ceiling_Panels.htm
2. ↑ http://www.chicagometallic.com/
3. ↑ http://www.chicagometallic.com/
4. ↑ http://www.chicagometallic.com/
5. ↑ http://www.chicagometallic.com
6. ↑ http://www.chicagometallic.com/
7. ↑ http://www.chicagometallic.com/
8. ↑ http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/article1741.html
9. ↑ http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/article1741.html
10. ↑ http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/article1741.html
11. ↑ http://www.armstrong.cn/commclgpac/asia1/ep/cn/article32383.html
12. ↑ http://www.armstrong.cn/commclgpac/asia1/ep/cn/article32383.html
13. ↑ http://www.armstrong.com/commceilingsna/article1741.html

Student contributions

• Alison Smith, Spring 2008

See also

Similar materials

• 3-dimensional ceiling system
• Acoustic wall panels
• Aluminum
• Metal fabric
• Perforated metal

External links

Additional resources

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Leading manufacturers

• Armstrong
• Chicago Metallic Corp.
• Pinta Acoustic, Inc.
• USG