Acoustic Ceiling Tile

Did you know that 69% of office employees are dissatisfied with noise levels at their primary workspace? It is critical to prioritize acoustics as a key design imperative tied directly to human comfort, productivity and well-being. Offered in a variety of colors, textures and designs, acoustical ceiling tiles have sustainable aesthetics, sound absorption, sound blocking, thermal value and light reflectance qualities.

Sight & Sound

Sound quality can greatly enhance or inhibit any space. That’s why balanced acoustics are essential to create a comfortable environment. Our acoustic ceiling solutions are designed to be pleasing to the eye and music to your ears. We are a leading independent distributor of acoustical ceilings, so you have a partner to help you when designing for broader acoustical and aesthetics of any space.

Acoustics affect critical aspects of building function, from productivity in the office and communication in the classroom, to privacy in health care. Understanding how to select a combination of interior building materials, system designs and construction technologies that provide the most appropriate sound control is key to creating a successful acoustic sound design.

Features of an Acoustic Ceiling

Maximize sound absorption and sound attenuation
Absorb, block or diffuse sound
Highly light-reflective finishes that reduce the need for light fixtures and energy use
Washable and cleanable finish
Lifetime system warranty against visible sag, mold and mildew
Meets USDA/FSIS requirements for food processing areas
Available in High Recycled Content formulations to help maximize LEED recycled content contribution
Low-emitting products that meet Department of Health Services Standard Practices for the testing of VOC emissions
Accessibility to plenum
Provide the industry’s best visual and balanced acoustic performance solution on the market
Designed for use in fire-rated assemblies
High-NRC and High-CAC provide excellent sound control that assist in addressing HIPAA standards
Available with water-repellent membrane designed to be durable and deliver excellent noise reduction, sag resistance and high light reflectance
Damage-resistant panels with impact resistance and integral color help to reduce the overall cost of ownership

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Potential Applications

Administrative Offices | Classrooms | Convention and Meeting Rooms | Department Stores and Boutiques
Healthcare Facilities | Hospitality | Food Courts | Gaming Spaces | Restaurants
Government Projects | Mixed Office Design | Media Centers | Convenience Stores
Financial Institutions | Religious Buildings | Transportation Terminals | Municipal Buildings
Executive Areas, Conference Areas and Board Rooms | Galleries and Exhibit Spaces
Guest Rooms and Suites | Lobbies and Reception Areas | Mall Interior Spaces
Media Centers, Music Rooms and Libraries | Nurseries and Birthing Rooms | Patient Rooms
Kitchens and Food Prep Areas | Laboratories, Operating Rooms and Imaging Rooms

Substrates

Wet-formed mineral fiber
Cast mineral fiber
X-Technology
Fiberglass
Gypsum
Rockwool Insulation

Edge Detail

Square | Lay In
Reveal | Tegular
Concealed
Semi-concealed
Shiplap
Beveled
Vector
Shadowline
Fineline

Key Concepts and Definitions

Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)

A single-number rating for comparing sound absorption of building materials, tested per ASTM C423. Products with a high NRC value absorb sound and help reduce reverberation.

Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC)

A single-number rating for comparing sound attenuation of ceiling systems, tested per ASTM E1414. Products with a high CAC value help contain or block sound transmission between rooms with a common ceiling plenum. They inhibit unwanted noise from disrupting activities.

Sound Transmission Class (STC)

A single-number rating for comparing sound attenuation of partitions, such as walls or floor-ceiling assemblies, tested per ASTM E90. The higher the STC value, the greater the attenuation of airborne sound provided by the partition.

Sabins

A measure of the total sound absorption provided by an object or surface like acoustic ceiling tiles. Sound absorption performance of non-continuous sound absorbers, such as baffles, canopies, and clouds, are typically expressed in terms of sabins, tested per ASTM C423.

Reverberation

The persistence of sound in an enclosed space due to repeated reflections of sound waves. A common measure of reverberation is reverberation time, which is the time it takes, in seconds, for a sound to decay by 60dB in a space. Excessive reverberation can result in noisy environments with poor speech intelligibility.

Speech Intelligibility

A measure of comprehensibility of speech in a given set of room conditions. Speech intelligibility is influenced by a number of factors, including reverberation and background noise. Speech Transmission Index (STI) and Articulation Index (AI) are common measures of speech intelligibility.

Speech Privacy

The opposite of speech intelligibility, speech privacy is the inability to understand conversations by an outside listener. Speech privacy in enclosed spaces is primarily influenced by the sound transmission properties of the walls, floor, and ceiling construction, as well as background noise. Common measures of speech privacy include Speech Privacy Potential (SPP), Speech Privacy Class (SPC), and Privacy Index (PI).

Background Noise

Also known as ambient noise, background noise is any sound other than the primary sound being conveyed, such as speech. Background noise can reduce speech intelligibility or enhance speech privacy. Steady state background noise levels are often governed by HVAC systems and/or supplemented by sound masking systems. Background noise is often measured in A-weighted decibels (dBA), or stated in terms of Noise Criteria (NC) or Room Criteria (RC) values.

Key Concepts and Definitions

Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)

A single-number rating for comparing sound absorption of building materials, tested per ASTM C423. Products with a high NRC value absorb sound and help reduce reverberation.