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1 USG Ceiling Solutions USG PARALINE BAFFLES LINEAR METAL CEILING SYSTEM SYSTEM GUIDE

2 USG PARALINE BAFFLES LINEAR METAL CEILING SYSTEM SYSTEM GUIDE USG Paraline Baffles is a flexible and customizable linear metal system that can achieve numerous design aesthetics and is supported for a variety of installation requirements. It is integrated with an array of components and accessories to meet visual design and installation needs. INTRODUCTION 3 System Overview SYSTEM DESIGN 4 Baffle Sizes 5 Components 8 Assembly 10 Finishes 11 Perforations 13 Acoustical Performance Data 14 Grid Layout 15 Details SELECTION 16 Product Identification System FOR MORE INFORMATION Technical Service 800 USG.4YOU ( ) Website usg.com or cgcinc.com USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 2

3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW USG PARALINE BAFFLES CEILING SYSTEM FEATURES AND BENEFITS USG Paraline Baffles is a ceiling system consisting of 24" to 144" long aluminum linear beams attached to USG Donn Brand DX, USG Gridware or USG Curvatura suspension systems. The reveal between the beams is entirely in the designer s hands as the clip attached beams can be positioned as needed and clipped to both main tees and cross tees in the suspension system. Lighting and air distribution components easily integrate into the layout of the system, using the various available sizes and spacing to meet design requirements. Aluminum baffles are durable and easy to maintain Feature a robust, positive connection, allowing installation in a variety of situations Specially engineered hardware allows for simple installation Direct to deck installation option allows freedom of assembly and alignment Perforated baffles provide excellent acoustical control in a linear visual Exceptional noise reduction with absorption from both sides of the baffle SIZES Baffles are available in the following configurations: 1.5 in. wide and 4 in. tall. in standard lengths of 24 in., 48 in., 72 in., 96 in., 120 in. and 144 in. 1.5 in. wide and 6 in. tall. in standard lengths of 24 in., 48 in., 72 in., 96 in., 120 in. and 144 in. Custom length baffles are available by request with a maximum length of 144 in. MATERIALS SUSPENSION SYSTEM PERIMETER DETAILS Aluminum baffles: painted or anodized USG Paraline Baffle ceilings are suspended from structural elements using Standard USG Donn Brand DX main tees and cross tees, USG Gridware or USG Curvatura suspension systems. The available system hardware accommodates special applications such as attaching beams to existing grid, flat ceilings or customized layout designs. Typical installations are in cloud or island applications where the baffles float freely and are finished by USG Paraline Baffle end plugs at the perimeter. USG Compässo Standard trim may be used with the USG Paraline Baffle ceilings system for a finished appearance at exposed edges. Please refer to USG Compässo Standard/Elite (IC309) datasheet for additional information. Alternatively, the system may be installed in a wall-to-wall, semi-floating applications using standard M7 wall angle and USG Paraline Baffle end plugs. LIGHTING & AIR DISTRIBUTION ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE USG Paraline Baffle ceilings integrate simply and easily with industry standard lighting fixtures and air distribution components, manufactured by others. Perforated USG Paraline Baffle installations with Acoustibond backer yield acoustical performance that varies with the options installed. Review the Acoustical Performance Data section for more information. USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 3

4 DETAILS BAFFLE SIZES 4 in. Profile 24" 1 1 /2" 48" 4" 72" 96" 120" 144" 6 in. Profile 24" 1 1 /2" 48" 6" 72" 96" 120" 144" USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 4

5 DETAILS COMPONENTS 4 in. Baffle, Unperforated 4 in. Baffle, Perforated 6 in. Baffle, Unperforated 6 in. Baffle, Perforated Grid Attachment Clip USG Curvatura Attachment Clip Free Attachment Clip Joining Clip USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 5

6 DETAILS COMPONENTS 4 in. Splice 6 in. Splice 4 in. End Plug 6 in. End Plug SUSPENSION SYSTEM DX Main Tee 1 5 /8" DX Cross Tee 1 1 /2" 15 /16" 15 /16" Gridware Main Tee Gridware Cross Tee 1 5 /8" 1 1 /2" 15 /16" 15 /16" USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 6

7 DETAILS SUSPENSION SYSTEM Curvatura Vault Main Tee Curvatura Valley Main Tee 1 1 /2" 1 1 /2" 15 /16" 15 /16" Curvatura Straight Main Tee Curvatura Cross Tee 1 1 /2" 1 1 /2" 15 /16" 15 /16" PERIMETER Compasso Standard Trim Clip Compasso Elite Trim Clip Compasso Standard Trim Compasso Elite Trim USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 7

8 DETAILS ASSEMBLY Grid Attachment Clip Assembly Curvatura Attachment Clip Assembly main tee or cross tee Curvatura main tee metal baffle grid attachment clip 4" or 6" metal baffle Curvatura attachment clip 4" or 6" metal baffle Free Attachment Clip Assembly Joining Clip Assembly hanger wire cable with cable connector free attachment clip cable with cable connector 4" or 6" metal baffle metal baffle 4-way joining clip 4" or 6" metal baffle SUSPENSION SYSTEM Clip Placement Detail - Requirements Greater than 3 does not require mechanical fastener Less than 3 requires mechanical fastener Vertical Center Clip Placement Detail - End Location Two clips are required to suspend each baffle Vertical Center Note: Minimum clip spacing is ½ the length of the baffle with one clip on either side of the vertical center. Notes: 1. Installation of baffles requires the use of a mechanical fastener to attach the Curvatura Attachment Clip to the Curvatura suspension system in all curved installations. 2. USG recommends the use of a 7/16" self tapping pan head screw for attachment of the various clips to the baffle and to the grid system, as needed. USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 8

9 DETAILS ASSEMBLY Flat Grid Assembly wall angle cross tee main tee 6" Metal Baffle 4" Metal Baffle metal baffle grid attachment clip Curvatura Grid Assembly hanger wire 6" Metal Baffle cross tee 4" Metal Baffle Curvatura main tee Curvatura Attachment Clip Notes: 1. Installation of baffles requires the use of a mechanical fastener to attach the Curvatura Attachment Clip to the Curvatura suspension system in all curved installations. 2. USG recommends the use of a 7/16" self tapping pan head screw for attachment of the various clips to the baffle and to the grid system, as needed. USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 9

10 FINISHES PAINTED METALS Flat White (050) Silver Satin (002) Matte White (3708) ANODIZED METALS Brushed Aluminum (PIA12) Satin Chrome (PM614) USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 10

11 PERFORATIONS Please call to request a sample. STANDARD Pattern Number Perforation Pattern Open Area % 5 PERFORATIONS 1 A062 Round 1/16" Perforations, 0.25" o.c. (without border) 5% A062F Round 1/16" Perforations, 0.16" o.c. 12% A116 Round 15/128" Perforations, 0.354" o.c. 17% A250 Round 1/4" Perforations, 0.5" o.c. 39% C030 Round 1/32" Perforations, 0.197" o.c. 1.8% C040 Round 5/128" Perforations, 0.197" o.c. 3.2% C062 Round 1/16" Perforations, 0.351" o.c. 2% C116 Round 15/128" Perforations, 0.344" o.c. 8% C188 Round 3/16" Perforations, 1.414" o.c. 1% C375 Round 3/8" Perforations, 1.125" o.c. 9% D250 Square 1/4" Perforations, 0.75" o.c. 11% Notes 1. Refer to USG Perforations Selection Guide (IC425) for more information. 2. Perforation patterns shown at 75% of actual size. When ordering, please refer to the pattern number for perforation samples (for example, A062 ). (All samples are 6"x6".) STANDARD PERFORATIONS 4 Pattern No. A062 Pattern No. A062F Pattern No. A116 Pattern No. A250 Round 1/16" perforations 0.25" o.c., 5% open area Round 1/16" perforations 0.16" o.c., 12% open area Round 15/128" perforations 0.354" o.c., 17% open area Round 1/4" perforations 0.5" o.c., 39% open area A500 Pattern No. C030 Pattern No. C040 Pattern No. C116 Pattern No. C375 A116 C375 Round 1/32" perforations 0.197" o.c., 1.8% open area Round 5/128" perforations 0.197" o.c., 3.2% open area Round 15/128" perforations 0.344" o.c., 8% open area Round 3/8" perforations 1.125" o.c., 9% open area USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 11

12 METAL PERFORATIONS STANDARD PERFORATIONS 4 Pattern No. D250 Square 1/4" perforations 0.75" o.c., 11% open area USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 12

13 ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE DATA STANDARD PERFORATIONS 4 The Sabin is a unit of sound absorption. Sabins, calculated in either imperial or metric units, is the preferred metric to measure sound absorptive materials. Many surface textures in a space offer some ability to absorb sound. However, Paraline Baffles deliver high quality sound absorption because the sound is absorbed from both sides of the baffle. Depending on system configuration, that surface area may exceed the overall square footage of the affected space. The installation of baffles in a space with large sound reflections can significantly reduce background noise and deliver favorable reverberation time, enhancing speech intelligibility. Acoustical performance of the Paraline Baffle ceiling system will vary depending on the system options, including perforations and the type and amount of acoustical material that is used. Use the following test data to select the Paraline Baffles ceiling components and acoustical materials needed to deliver acoustical performance. 1 imperial Sabin = 1 sq. ft. of 100% absorbing material. 1 metric Sabin = 1 sq. m. of 100% absorbing material. WITH ACOUSTIBOND BACKER, NO INFILL Perforation Open Sabins per Baffle Pattern No. Area 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz A062 5% A062F 12% A116 17% A250 39% C % C % C116 8% C375 9% D250 11% WITH ACOUSTIBOND BACKER, POLY BAG INFILL 3 Perforation Open Sabins per Baffle Pattern No. Area 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz A062 5% A062F 12% A116 17% A250 39% C % C % C116 8% C375 9% D250 11% Notes: 1 Tested per ASTM C423-09a with baffles installed 6 in. o.c. 2 All tests performed with 4 in. x 1.5 in. x 96 in. baffles 3 Acoustical poly bag used, 3.75 in. x 1.5 in. x 96 in. size, 1.5 pcf fiberglass USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 13

14 GRID LAYOUT LAYOUT TYPICAL GRID FRAMING PLAN 48" o.c. 48" o.c. Main Tee Cross Tee Wall Molding Hanger Wire Notes: 1. Reference USG Celebration Torsion Spring Installation Guide (IC637) for more information. 2. For exterior applications, contact your local USG representative for more information. USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 14

15 DETAILS PERIMETER TRIM INTERFACE USG Compasso clip USG Compasso edge trim USG DX tee USG Compasso clip USG DX tee USG Compasso edge trim WALL INTERFACE USG DX tee M7 angle molding USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 15

16 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM USG has a descriptive nomenclature for identifying USG Paraline Baffles. CODING FOR THIS SYSTEM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING SIX COMPONENTS Attribute Classification Example A Example B Product Name PB (Paraline Baffles) PB PB Finish Color Code Perforation No or Perforation Code A062 N Backer No or Yes with Color (Black or White) YB N Dimension H x W x L (given in inches or millimeters) Measurement Inches or Millimeters IN IN EXAMPLE A PB050A062YB IN A 4 in. x 1.5 in. x 144 in. USG Paraline Baffle in Flat White with A062 perforation and black Acoustibond backer PB 050 A062 YB IN Product Name Finish Perforation Backer Dimension Measurement EXAMPLE B PB3708NN061572IN A 6 in. x 1.5 in. x 72 in. USG Paraline Baffle in Matte White with no perforations or backer PB 3708 N N IN Product Name Finish Perforation Backer Dimension Measurement Notice Regarding Availability: Most USG Paraline Baffle configurations are readily available in all markets, but there can be exceptions. Consult your local sales representative for details and questions about custom configurations. USG Paraline Baffles Linear Metal Ceiling System 16

17 NOTES

18 PRODUCT INFORMATION See usg.com for the most up-to-date product information. CUSTOMER SERVICE USG CGC TECHNICAL SERVICE 800 USG.4YOU ( ) WEBSITES usg.com cgcinc.com usgdesignstudio.com cgcdesignstudio.com PRODUCT INFORMATION Data Page: IC638 Installation Guide: ICXXX See usg.com or cgcinc.com for the most up-to-date product information. INSTALLATION Must be installed in compliance with ASTM C636, ASTM E580, CISCA and standard industry practices, within all applicable code requirements. Alternative assemblies and installation methods may be utilized when approved by the authority having jurisdiction. USG recommends checking with the authority having jurisdiction prior to designing and installing a suspended ceiling system. CODE COMPLIANCE The information presented is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of issuance. Because codes continue to evolve, check with a local official prior to designing and installing a ceiling system. Other restrictions and exemptions may apply. NOTICE We shall not be liable for incidental and consequential damages, directly or indirectly sustained, nor for any loss caused by application of these goods not in accordance with current printed instructions or for other than the intended use. Our liability is expressly limited to replacement of defective goods. Any claim shall be deemed waived unless made in writing to us within thirty (30) days from date it was or reasonably should have been discovered. COLOR VARIATIONS Some commercially acceptable color variation may occur between lots and between different size canopies of the same color. SEISMIC APPLICATIONS Refer to Seismic Technical Guide, Specialty Decorative Ceilings (SC2494) for more information on architectural components. SAFETY FIRST! Follow good safety/industrial hygiene practices during installation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Read SDS and literature before specification and installation. WARRANTY One (1) year limited warranty. See USG Ceilings Commercial Application Warranty (SC2102) for additional details. For Canadian product needs, please contact your local sales representative. IC701-USA-ENG/rev USG Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. The trademarks USG, CGC, ACOUSTIBOND CELEBRATION, COMPÄSSO, CURVATURA, DONN, DX, GRIDWARE, PARALINE, IT'S YOUR WORLD. BUILD IT., the USG/CGC logo, the design elements and colors, and related marks are trademarks of USG Corporation or its affiliates. NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CGC Inc. or USG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may inadvertently appear in this document.