Metal ceiling systems featured in Metal Construction News’ November 2019 issue.
American Tin Ceilings LLC
When American Tin Ceilings’ Acoustic Tin Ceilings are used in conjunction with acoustical pads, they have a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) rating of 0.85. The micro-perforated panels can be installed two ways: drop-in and nail-up. Drop-in panels fit 2-foot by 2-foot ceiling grid systems (15/16-inch-wide T-bar grid systems). Acoustic Tin Ceilings are 24 inches square and made of 0.01-gauge, tin-plated steel. They come in 20 patterns and 53 colors. They are fire rated per ASTM E 84-03b.
www.americantinceilings.com/acoustic
Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions
Armstrong’s MetalWorks Shapes for DESIGNFlex are available in standard 45-degree and 60-degree triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids. MetalWorks Shapes panels are available in Whitelume, Silverlume, Gun Metal and Black, as well as custom colors. MetalWorks Shapes can be mixed with other panel shapes, sizes and colors including Calla, Lyra, Ultima and Optima shapes, squares and rectangles. Additionally, squares and rectangles are available in made-to-order sizes in MetalWorks for DESIGNFlex ceiling systems.
Hunter Douglas Ceilings and Walls, a subsidiary of CertainTeed Corp.
Hunter Douglas’ PLAZA large format acoustic panels have a lightweight, micro-perforated aluminum construction and honeycomb core, which helps them remain flat over time. PLAZA panels come in a variety of sizes to 4 feet long by 10 feet wide.
www.certainteed.com/specialty-ceilings-and-walls/plaza
Rockfon
Rockfon’s Planar and Planar Plus metal ceiling systems have aluminum panels that can have round or square edge types, and can be installed flat or create radiuses and curves. Spaces between panels can be left open for acoustical or air movement requirements, or closed with either separate filler strips (Planar) or integral filler strips (Planar Plus). Perforation options can be combined with an acoustical backer to provide as much as a 0.9 noise reduction coefficient (NRC) rating. A variety of finishes are offered including paint, metallic and wood-look options.
USG Ceilings Plus LLC
USG Ceilings Plus’ Illusions modular suspended ceiling system is lightweight and integrates with lighting and other ceiling mounted fixtures. The metal ceiling panels are 1 foot to 4 feet wide, and come in lengths to 10 feet. The modular concealed suspension ceiling system provides acoustical performance with a noise reduction coefficient (NRC) ranging from 0.75 NRC to 0.95 NRC. Numerous finishes are available including wood, metal, custom colors and digital prints, as well as perforation options.
