Armstrong Dune Ceiling Tiles Fire Rating

A ceiling system with a cac 25 is considered low performance whereas one with cac of 35 or higher is high performance.
Armstrong dune ceiling tiles fire rating. Fire resistance is an important consideration for every ceiling system no matter how simple or complex. 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. What is the fire resistance of armstrong ceiling tiles. 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.
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. Dune ceiling tiles provide a durable fine textured non directional visual with standard acoustical absorption. 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.
When installed in a fire guard grid the system achieves fire resistant ul ratings. 915 textured fire guard 24 x 48 panels. Depending upon national market legislation the type of structure to be protected i e. 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.
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. Select fire resistant ceiling tiles from a broad range of looks and acoustic options to meet your design and functional requirements. With reinforced edges for greater durability as well as class leading whiteness and acoustic performance it s here to help you create spaces that are brighter and better and which offer a greater sense of well being for your customers. The dune evo range dune evo dune evo max and dune evo db is the next evolution in ceiling tiles.
Determine the existing or planned building elements including structural mechanical electrical and finish materials in the fire rated assembly. Our fire resistant ceiling tiles are engineered to meet the most stringent industry standards. In relation to suspended ceilings fire resistance can only be achieved by a combined tile and grid system. Class a fire resistance based on e 84 testing indicates superior fire resistance for building materials.
Or choose from one of a variety of high performance 24 x 24 or 24 x 48 panels. Refer to the fire resistive rating summary in the back of the armstrong ceilings catalog to determine which ul design numbers resemble your building.