March CI/SfB (35) Rf7 Sf7. THE WHITE BOOK Product Range series. Ceiling Products. The creative solution for modern performance ceilings

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1 March 2007 CI/SfB (35) Rf7 Sf7 THE WHITE BOOK Product Range series Ceiling Products The creative solution for modern performance ceilings

2 Contents British Gypsum's ceiling systems create flexibility in design and construction. Widely used across the UK and Europe, the range of ceiling tiles, planks and boards has all of gypsum's own unique strength and fire safety qualities as well as a natural mineral feel. But in addition, each British Gypsum system has distinctive characteristics that make it ideal for a particular environment. The result is a fresh and creative freedom for interior designers, enabling them to realise fully the visual and acoustic ambience of their designs. Installers and users benefit as well. Installation is rapid and simple, and enables easy access for the maintenance of services. Total systems As part of the British Gypsum total system, Arteco ceiling products benefit from the expertise of the UK s leading supplier and foremost authority on internal wall and ceiling systems, with a proven record of providing effective solutions for many of the world s most prestigious buildings. 2 Contents 3 The range at a glance 4 Gyptone tiles & planks 6 Gyptone boards 8 Casoprano tiles 10 Rigitone boards Our unrivalled experience, technical expertise and state-of-the-art technology has enabled us to develop unique systems that meet the most demanding performance and build criteria and the most rigorous quality standards, yet are simple and quick to install. Performance warranty In addition to the performance warranty that comes with every British Gypsum component, all British Gypsum proprietary systems now benefit from SpecSure, our groundbreaking lifetime system warranty that supports and protects the integrity of our market leading drywall systems from specification to installation. Arteco ceilings are no exception. It is this guaranteed performance that continues to convince professional specifiers to choose our products and systems above all others for their entire internal lining solutions. Technical support Arteco ceiling products are supported by the most comprehensive technical support resource in the industry, the British Gypsum Drywall Academy. Through the Drywall Academy, we can offer advice and assistance with product selection, design and detailing, health and safety, statutory requirements and any other installation issues. 12 Gyprex tiles 14 Quality and sustainability 2

3 The creative solution for modern performance ceilings Gyptone A versatile range of perforated and pre-finished gypsum suspended ceiling tiles, planks and boards. It s four attractive geometric patterns can be used in conjunction with unperforated board to provide limitless design options for the interiors of a wide variety of buildings. Casoprano An adaptable range of pre-finished white gypsum suspended ceiling tiles available in a choice of smooth, textured or perforated finishes. The range includes sound insulating and absorbing options, making them ideal solutions for a wide variety of building environments. Rigitone A range of perforated gypsum boards with a dramatic and seamless appearance that offer the potential to inspire architects and satisfy modern design solutions. Gyprex Gyprex vinyl-faced ceiling tiles have been specially developed to provide the ideal solution for environments where hygiene and cleanliness are essential. Front cover Gyptone QUATTRO 46 Main Gyptone LINE 6 3

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5 Plank BASE 33 BASE 31 Gyptone tiles and planks The Gyptone range of suspended ceiling tiles and planks provide interior designers with an innovative and exciting combination of design and performance, with limitless options for building interiors. Plank LINE 8 LINE 4 Acoustics and aesthetics Gyptone unites distinctive designs, gypsum s durability and superb sound absorption characteristics. It also offers easy maintenance and enables redecoration without affecting acoustic performance. With four attractive geometric patterns - SIXTO, QUATTRO, POINT and LINE - which can be used in conjunction with unperforated BASE, Gyptone s range gives designers and users an ideal acoustic environment with exciting aesthetic appeal. Plank QUATTRO 55 QUATTRO 22 Description Pre-finished geometric design, perforated high performance tiles and planks with integral sound absorbent tissue backing. QUATTRO 20 Benefits Acoustic performance - α w up to NRC up to D ncw up to 39dB - Class B, C and D absorbers Class 0 / Euroclass B RH70 Ideal solution to Part E Building Regulations Removable for easy access Applications Retail Hotels Offices Healthcare Cinemas Residential Plank POINT 15 POINT 11 POINT 12 POINT 12 Fixings Tiles and planks Grid system A 15mm or 24mm T sections SIXTO E15 15mm T sections Main Gyptone LINE 4 Top Gyptone QUATTRO 20 D1 E15/A CasoLine T24D1 A full Gyptone specification brochure is also available from Bottom Gyptone LINE 4 CasoLine T15p 5

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7 Gyptone boards The Gyptone range of boards brings a new creative freedom to ceiling and wall lining design, whether the concept calls for sweeping yet elegant links between open areas, or for a simple, natural transition between rooms. Gyptone s attractive boards for flat or curved surfaces can be decorated and redecorated without affecting acoustic performance, and add gypsum s fire performance and durability to its inherent aesthetic appeal. QUATTRO 41 QUATTRO 45 The sound choice With their stylish perforated patterns and special acoustic tissue bonded to the back face, Gyptone boards bring a feeling of space to offices, shops, restaurants and other buildings where acoustic ambience is important. Description Geometric design perforated gypsum boards with an integral sound absorbent tissue backing. Provide jointless finish ready for decoration on site. QUATTRO 46 QUATTRO 47 Benefits Acoustic performance - α w up to NRC up to D ncw up to 39dB - Class C and D absorbers Class 0 / Euroclass B RH70 Ideal solution to Part E Building Regulations Monolithic appearance Distinctive geometric patterns Ceiling or wall lining Creative freedom Gyptone Access Panels LINE 6 LINE 7 Curve 350mm x 350mm access panel that gives access to services without altering the apperance of the ceiling. Available for QUATTRO 41, 45, 46, 47 and LINE 6 designs. BASE Curve Applications Offices Hotels Retail Leisure Residential Cinemas Fixings Boards Grid system Main Gyptone LINE 6 CasoLine MF A full Gyptone specification brochure is also available from Top Gyptone LINE 6 Bottom Gyptone QUATTRO 47 GypLyner 7

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9 Casoprano tiles With six appealing designs - smooth, textured or perforated - Casoprano is an adaptable range of pre-finished white gypsum suspended ceiling tiles. Durable choice Casoprano, manufactured from gypsum board, is the durable alternative to wetfelted mineral fibre tiles. It combines the proven fire performance and strength of gypsum with a choice of contemporary decorative finishes designed for a wide range of buildings and applications. NOVA / ALTO OLA Improved speech clarity Casoprano tiles can be used to give high levels of speech clarity in classrooms, where the acoustic environment has a significant impact on the performance of the teacher and student. ROC Description A range of pre-finished white gypsum tiles in a choice of smooth, textured or perforated finishes. Benefits Acoustic performance - α w up to 0.65(L) - NRC up to D ncw up to 47dB - Class C and D absorbers Class 0 / Euroclass B RH90 BIANCA STAR Applications Education Retail Hotels Leisure Healthcare Cinemas Fixings Tiles Grid system VOICE / FORTE A E15 15mm + 24mm T sections Top left Casoprano OLA Top right Casoprano VOICE / FORTE Bottom left Casoprano VOICE / FORTE Bottom right Casoprano ROC 15mm T sections A full Casoprano specification brochure is also available from 9

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11 Rigitone boards Rigitone perforated acoustic gypsum boards are designed to inspire architects with their exciting scope for seamless patterned ceiling design. A jointless ceiling system gives the aesthetic satisfaction of homogenous surfaces to enhance the effect of both regular and scattered patterns. In addition, acoustic performance can be controlled by choice of surface designs, resulting in interiors with truly impressive ambience. Seamless designs with acoustic performance Rigitone perforated boards, with their special acoustic tissue backing, are ideal for offices, shops, restaurants and other buildings where acoustic ambience is as important as looks. Manufacture from gypsum plasterboard ensures durability and performance. The boards can be redecorated over and over again without affecting their acoustic performance. 8/18 10/23 15/ /66 Description Gypsum boards, perforated with regular or random patterns, with sound absorbent tissue backing. Provide monolithic appearance ready for decoration on site. Benefits Acoustic performance - α w up to 0.70 (LM) - NRC up to Class C, D and E absorbers Class 0 / Euroclass B RH70 Ideal solution to Part E Building Regulations Impact resistant option ideal for sports halls ( SUPER only) Monolithic appearance SUPER Applications Offices Retail Hotels Fixings Boards Leisure Residential Cinemas Grid system Top left Rigitone Top right Rigitone 15/30 Bottom left Rigitone 15/30 CasoLine MF A full Rigitone specification brochure is also available from Bottom right Rigitone GypLyner 11

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13 Gyprex tiles Gyprex is a high performance and easy-maintenance vinyl faced gypsum tile that offers outstanding value. Its wipe-clean, long wearing surface makes it ideal for food preparation and other hygienic areas. Clean and easy Available in a choice of stylish finishes, Gyprex tiles are thin and light making cutting and installation easy. Gyprex tiles offer high performance, being tolerant to humidity levels of 90% RH. Gyprex BIO has an integral active biocide, preventing fungal and bacterial growth and reducing the risk of contamination and infection, particularly important in hospitals and hygienic areas of buildings. Description A vinyl faced, wipe-clean gypsum tile particularly suitable for use in hygienic areas. Benefits Acoustic performance - D ncw up to 37dB Class 0 / Euroclass B RH90 Biocide version Wipe-clean finishes Thin and lightweight Easy to install BIO Applications Retail Hotels Healthcare Factories Leisure SATINSPAR Fixings Tiles Grid system A Main Gyprex SATINSPAR 15mm + 24mm T section A full Gyprex specification brochure is also available from Top Gyprex SATINSPAR Bottom Gyprex BIO 13

14 Quality and sustainability British Gypsum is dedicated to a continuous programme of innovative solutions for architects and specifiers and works closely with industry professionals at all stages of the building cycle. These partnerships with clients, building owners, specifiers and designers, merchants and contractors have enabled the development of cost-effective ranges that combine traditional standards of durability, acoustic performance and quality with innovative design and aesthetic appeal. Quality Product quality is assured through the use of carefully sourced components and raw materials, high technology manufacturing techniques and rigorous testing to appropriate British and European standards. All British Gypsum ceiling products are manufactured under management systems which have been independently audited and certified as conforming with ISO 9001: The quality of British Gypsum products is supported by a rigorous testing regime at one of Europe s most comprehensive testing facilities, the Building Test Centre, at East Leake. This unique facility enables us to undertake both in-house and independent evaluations, testing building components and elements to a wide range of recognised British and European fire, structural stability and acoustic performance standards. 14

15 Environmental sustainability Increasingly, specifiers are having to take into account whole-life building costs. Building in a sustainable way is becoming increasingly important, as is the physical well-being of the building occupiers. The rationale is simple whole-life building costs can be significantly reduced by using sustainable products, which present minimal risk to health during their life cycle. The Dutch Institute for Construction Biology and Ecology has evaluated Gyptone and Casoprano products from an environmental perspective as Class 2b, designated Good choice, with scores of only 532 and 518 respectively. The glass wool reference is designated Class 1a, Best choice, with a score of 100. Steel ceiling tiles are designated Class 3c, Acceptable, with a score of See Fig. 1 From a health perspective Arteco Gyptone and Casoprano products are designated +, with no health risks identified during their life cycle. They achieve a superior rating compared with glass wool or steel. See Fig. 2 When selecting a product, it is fundamental that both the environmental and health evaluations are taken into account. Both sets of data need to be assessed in relation to each other. In this way, when taking the study findings as a whole, Arteco ceiling products achieve the best overall performance. Fig. 1 Environmental evaluation Class 1 - Best choice Glass wool Class 2 - Good choice Class 3 - Acceptable Gyptone & Casoprano products (Class 2b) Steel ceiling tiles (Class 3c) Class 4 - Less good 8,200 Class 5 - Advised against 24,400 Class 6 - Bad choice 73,000 Class 7 - Unacceptable 218,800 Environmental score 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 Fig. 2 Health evaluation Steel Arteco Gyptone Arteco Casoprano Glass wool 0 + Health risks Small health risks No health risks 15

16 Gyproc, Thistle, Gypframe, Glasroc and Arteco are all registered trade names of BPB United Kingdom Limited. Isover is a registered trade name of Saint-Gobain. British Gypsum reserves the right to revise product specifications without notice. The information in this document was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. It is the user s responsibility to ensure that it remains current prior to use. The information in this document is for guidance only and should not be read in isolation. Users should read and familiarise themselves with all the information contained in this document and ensure that they are fully conversant with the products and systems being used, before subsequent specification or installation. For a comprehensive and up-to- date library of information visit the British Gypsum website at: Technical enquiries British Gypsum Limited Drywall Academy Technical Advice Centre East Leake Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 6JT Telephone: Fax: bgtechnical.enquiries@bpb.com Training enquiries: FM British Gypsum March 2007 DM3321-CB-CR-03