Armstrong Dune Ceiling Tiles Fire Rating

A measure for rating the performance of a ceiling system as a barrier to airborne sound transmission through a common plenum between adjacent closed spaces.

Armstrong dune ceiling tiles fire rating. Refer to the fire resistive rating summary in the back of the armstrong ceilings catalog to determine which ul design numbers resemble your building. Or choose from one of a variety of high performance 24 x 24 or 24 x 48 panels. 915 textured fire guard 24 x 48 panels. Class a fire resistance based on e 84 testing indicates superior fire resistance for building materials.

High recycled content hrc items contain ceiling to ceiling high post consumer recycled content from the armstrong ceiling recycling program. Having replaced the dune supreme the dune evo is a hugely popular ceiling tile and is present in every sector from transport to retail and in every environment from hotels and hospitals to schools and workplaces the dune evo features a class c sound absorption rating and is 100 recyclable. Dune ceiling tiles provide a durable fine textured non directional visual with standard acoustical absorption. Fire rated ceiling tiles overview.

When installed in a fire guard grid the system achieves fire resistant ul ratings. At armstrong ceilings you can choose from a variety of class a fire rated ceiling tiles and planks that meet building codes for residential and commercial spaces. In relation to suspended ceilings fire resistance can only be achieved by a combined tile and grid system. Depending upon national market legislation the type of structure to be protected i e.

Armstrong ceilings prelude xl 15 16 fire guard grid system with expansion relief notch. Determine the existing or planned building elements including structural mechanical electrical and finish materials in the fire rated assembly. The dune evo range dune evo dune evo max and dune evo db is the next evolution in ceiling tiles. Select fire resistant ceiling tiles from a broad range of looks and acoustic options to meet your design and functional requirements.

Cac ceiling attenuation class is a standard measurement of a ceiling system s ability to block sound between two closed spaces cac values of 35 or greater are recommended to achieve speech privacy. Nrc noise reduction coefficient is a standard measurement for a material s acoustical absorption ranging from 0 00 no absorption to 1 00 total absorption. Our fire resistant ceiling tiles are engineered to meet the most stringent industry standards. What is the fire resistance of armstrong ceiling tiles.

So there is no such thing as a fire resistant tile or a fire resistant grid. Wood concrete or steel and our product offer our.