Gyptone brochure

November 2004
THE WHITE BOOK Product Range series
Gyptone
A unique combination
Acoustics and aesthetics
CI/SfB
(35)
SRf7
ARTECO
The creative solution
for modern performance
ceilings
1
Total systems
As part of the British Gypsum total
system, the Arteco Gyptone range is
backed by 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.
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.
ANTY
ECSURE
RR
SY
performance warranty
A
E
In addition to the
SP
LIFETIM
Performance warranty
STEM W
that comes with every British Gypsum
component, all British Gypsum
proprietary systems now benefit from
SpecSure®, our ground-breaking new
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
The Arteco Gyptone range is supported
by the most comprehensive technical
support resource in the industry, the
British Gypsum Drywall Academy.
Through the Drywall Academy we can
Front cover Gyptone LINE 4 tiles
Top opposite page Gyptone LINE 6 board
Bottom opposite page Gyptone QUATTRO 20 tiles
Top Gyptone QUATTRO 47 board
offer advice and assistance with product
selection, design and detailing, health
and safety, statutory requirements and
many other installation issues.
Bottom Gyptone LINE 6 board
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Gyptone
The Gyptone range of perforated,
pre-finished gypsum tiles, planks and
boards offers a high performance and
outstanding quality ceiling while still
providing limitless design options for
the interiors of a wide variety of
buildings.
Gyptone unites distinctive designs,
gypsum’s durability and superb sound
absorption characteristics. It also
offers easy maintenance and enables
redecoration without affecting acoustic
performance.
◆ Sound attenuating
◆ Sound absorbing
◆ Class 0 / Euroclass B
◆ RH70
◆ Distinctive geometric patterns
◆ Ceiling and wall lining
◆ Creative freedom
The versatile range is available in a
number of geometric perforated
patterns; these include QUATTRO, POINT
and LINE, which can be combined with
unperforated boards and tiles to allow a
natural transition between open areas.
With their stylish patterns and special
acoustic tissue bonded to the back face,
Gyptone gives designers and users an
ideal acoustic environment while
maintaining their exciting aesthetic
appeal.
Main Gyptone LINE 6 board
3
Gyptone
boards
QUATTRO 41 board
56.5
487
QUATTRO 46 board
113
106.5
387
213
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
Size
1200 x 2400mm
Size
1200 x 2400mm
attractive boards for flat or curved
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge
Tapered
Edge
Tapered
Grid system
CasoLine MF
Grid system
CasoLine MF
Perforation size
12 x 12mm
Perforation size
12 x 12mm
Perforated area
16%
Perforated area
10%
Weight
8kg/m2
Weight
8kg/m2
PSR number*
C10A091, C10A092
PSR numbers*
C10A014, C10A015
C10A098
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
surfaces can be decorated and
redecorated without affecting acoustic
performance, and add gypsum’s fire
safety and durability to a true aesthetic
appeal.
Class 0 / Euroclass B
RO
TT
A
U
Q
Reaction to fire
41
αp
Sound absorption coefficient
46
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
RO
TT
A
U
Q
Hz
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
RO
TT
A
U
Q
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
Practical absorption coefficient αp
47
αw
NRC
0.50 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.55
0.65
0.70
0.65 0.60 0.55 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.45(L) 0.50
0.20 0.35 0.65 0.80 0.65 0.55
0.65
0.60
0.60 0.60 0.65 0.55 0.45 0.40 0.50(L) 0.55
0.40 0.75 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.65
0.75
0.75
125 250
500
1k
2k
4k
Hz
125 250
500
1k
2k
αw
4k
NRC
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class D / 400mm
Class C / 187mm
Class D / 400mm with 100mm Isowool
General Purpose Roll
Class C / 45mm
Class C / 45mm with 50mm Isowool APR1200
E
N
LI
6
E
N
LI
Sound insulation performance
Sound insulation performance
7
Dn,c dB
SE
BA
Dn,c dB
e
rv
Cu
e
rv
Cu
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
125 250 500
1k
Sound insulation Dn,c
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
Hz
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0 39 (-2;-8)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0 39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
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QUATTRO 47 board
106.5
87
63
LINE 7 Curve board
213
320
80
40
50
Size
1200 x 2400mm
Size
900 x 2400mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
6.5mm
Edge
Tapered
Edge
Tapered
Grid system
CasoLine MF
Grid system
CasoLine CURVE
Perforation size
12 x 12mm
Perforation size
6 x 80mm
Perforated area
6%
8kg/m2
Minimum
radius
1200mm
Weight
PSR numbers*
C10A016, C10A017
Perforated area
14%
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Weight
5kg/m2
PSR numbers*
C10A018, C10A019
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Can be used in conjunction with Gyptone
BASE Curve.
Sound absorption coefficient
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
Hz
125 250
500
1k
2k
Practical absorption coefficient αp
αw
4k
NRC
Hz
125 250
500
1k
2k
αw
4k
NRC
0.50 0.55 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.30 0.40(L) 0.45
0.70 0.65 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.35 0.45(L) 0.55
0.45 0.50 0.45 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.35(L) 0.40
0.70 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.50 0.45 0.55(L) 0.65
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class D / 45mm with 50mm Isowool APR1200
Class D / 400mm
Class D / 400mm
Class D / 400mm with 100mm Isowool
General Purpose Roll
Sound insulation performance
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
Sound insulation performance
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
125 250 500
1k
Sound insulation Dn,c
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
Hz
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0 39 (-2;-8)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0 39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
Main Gyptone LINE 6 board
* Performance Substantiation Report
5
LINE 6 board
440
80
160
80
Size
1200 x 2400mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge
Tapered
Grid system
CasoLine MF
Perforation size
6 x 80mm
Perforated area
13%
Weight
8kg/m2
PSR numbers*
C10A012, C10A013,
C10A001, C10A002
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
40
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
Hz
125 250
500
1k
2k
αw
4k
NRC
0.15 0.35 0.70 0.65 0.45 0.30 0.45(L) 0.55
0.40 0.70 0.80 0.60 0.45 0.35 0.50(LM)0.65
0.70 0.65 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.35 0.45(L) 0.55
0.70 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.50 0.45 0.55(L) 0.65
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class D / 45mm
Class D / 45mm with 50mm Isowool APR1200
Class D / 400mm
Class D / 400mm with 100mm Isowool
General Purpose Roll
Dn,c dB
Sound insulation performance
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0 39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
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Gyptone
Access Panels
Gyptone’s comprehensive range of
ceiling boards now encompass a range
of specially developed access panels
which allow easy access to the service
area behind the suspended ceiling.
The Gyptone range of access panels are
fully integrated into the ceiling design
and can be installed without the need
for screws or other mechanical fixing.
The panels are small and unobtrusive
and can be filled and painted to
exactly match the desired ceiling
appearance - never compromising the
overall seamless look of the ceiling.
Product information
Gyptone access panels are delivered as
an assembled kit, to match the board
design being installed.
Dimensions
350mm x 350mm
Perforations
Gyptone access panels are supplied to
match board designs:
- Arteco Gyptone LINE 6
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 41
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 46
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 47
Main Gyptone QUATTRO 41 boards
and access panels
Above Gyptone LINE 6 boards
7
Gyptone
tiles and
planks
BASE 31 tile
LINE 4 tile
27.5
55
95
The Gyptone range of suspended ceiling
tiles and planks provide interior
designers with an innovative and
Size
600 x 600mm
Size
600 x 600mm
exciting combination of design and
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge / Grid
system
A / E15 - 15mm ‘T’
Section
Edge / Grid
system
E15 - 15mm ‘T’ Section
performance, and with limitless options
for building interiors.
BA
SE
D1 - CasoLine T24 D1
Perforation size
6 x 95mm
Perforation size
Unperforated
Perforated area
18%
Weight
9kg/m
Weight
8kg/m2
Pl
an
k
BA
SE
31
33
2
Light reflectance 70%
Light reflectance 82%
PSR number*
C10A008, C10A011
PSR number*
C10A004, C10A094
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Pl
LI
NE
4
an
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
LIN
E
k
8
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
PO
IN
T
Hz
Pl
a
PO nk
IN
T
15
11
αw
NRC
0.50 0.60 0.65 0.60 0.60 0.60
0.65
0.60
0.30 0.65 0.90 0.85 0.65 0.60
0.70
0.75
125 250
500
1k
2k
4k
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class C / 200mm
Class C / 45mm with 50mm Isowool APR1200
Sound insulation performance
PO
IN
T
QU
AT
TR
O
Sound insulation performance
12
Dn,c dB
12
Dn,c dB
PO
IN
T
Pl
a
n
Q
UA k
TT
RO
20
55
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
dB 17.1 27.6 33.8 40.5 43.3 42.5
Dncw(C;Ctr)
Hz
37 (-1;-7)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
22
1k
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
(No quilt)
QU
AT
TR
O
125 250 500
39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
8
POINT 11 tile
POINT 12 tile
34.25
34.25
111.5
308.5
Size
600 x 600mm
Size
600 x 600mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge / Grid
system
E15 - 15mm ‘T’ Section
Edge / Grid
system
E15 - 15mm ‘T’ Section
Perforation size
6.5mm
Perforation size
6.5mm
Centres
between holes
15mm
Centres
between holes
15mm
Perforated area
12%
Perforated area
5%
Weight
8kg/m2
Weight
8kg/m2
Light reflectance 75%
Light reflectance 75%
PSR number*
C10A005, C10A093
PSR number*
C10A006
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Sound absorption coefficient
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
Hz
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
125 250
500
1k
2k
Practical absorption coefficient αp
αw
4k
NRC
Hz
0.55 0.70 0.75 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.65(L) 0.65
0.10 0.30 0.60 0.80 0.70 0.55
0.60
125 250
500
1k
2k
αw
4k
NRC
0.55 0.65 0.75 0.45 0.35 0.30 0.40(LM)0.55
0.60
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class D / 200mm
Class C / 200mm
Class C / 45mm
Sound insulation performance
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
Sound insulation performance
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
125 250 500
1k
Sound insulation Dn,c
2k
4k
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
1k
2k
4k
Hz
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
9
125 250 500
Dncw (C;Ctr)
39 (-2;-8)
Dncw (C;Ctr)
39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
Main Gyptone QUATTRO 20 tiles
QUATTRO 20 tile
QUATTRO 22 tile
32.25
32.25
126
283.5
Size
600 x 600mm
Size
600 x 600mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge / Grid
system
E15 - 15mm ‘T’ Section
D1 - CasoLine T24 D1
Edge / Grid
system
E15 - 15mm ‘T’ Section
D1 - CasoLine T24 D1
Perforation size
9 x 9mm
Perforation size
9 x 9mm
Centres
between holes
19mm
Centres
between holes
19mm
Perforated area
18%
Perforated area
9%
Weight
8kg/m2
Weight
8kg/m2
Light reflectance 73%
Light reflectance 73%
PSR number*
C10A003
PSR number*
C10A007
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
αp
Sound absorption coefficient
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
Hz
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
Practical absorption coefficient αp
αw
NRC
0.50 0.60 0.65 0.60 0.65 0.70
0.65
0.60
0.10 0.30 0.55 0.80 0.80 0.65
0.55
0.60
125 250
500
1k
2k
4k
Hz
125 250
500
1k
2k
4k
αw
NRC
0.50 0.55 0.60 0.45 0.40 0.40 0.45(L) 0.50
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class D / 200mm
Class C / 200mm
Class D / 45mm
Sound insulation performance
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
Sound insulation performance
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
125 250 500
1k
Sound insulation Dn,c
2k
4k
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
Dncw (C;Ctr)
Hz
39 (-2;-8)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0 39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k Dncw (C;Ctr)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
10
BASE 33 Plank
LINE 8 Plank
178
95
POINT 15 Plank
55
34
25
31
Size
300 x 1800mm
300 x 2100mm
Size
300 x 1800mm
300 x 2100mm
Size
300 x 1800mm
300 x 2100mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge
E15 / A
Edge
E15 / A
Edge
E15 / A
Grid system
CasoLine T15p
Grid system
CasoLine T15p
Grid system
CasoLine T15p
Perforation size
Unperforated
Perforation size
6 x 95mm
Perforation size
6.5mm
Weight
9kg/m2
Perforated area
15%
8kg/m2
Centres
between holes
15mm
Weight
Perforated area
11%
8kg/m2
Light reflectance 82%
PSR number*
C10A011
Light reflectance 70%
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
PSR number*
C10A009
Weight
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Light reflectance 75%
αp
C10A010
Reaction to fire
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Sound absorption coefficient
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
Hz
125 250
500
1k
2k
Practical absorption coefficient αp
4k
0.50 0.60 0.65 0.60 0.60 0.60
αw
NRC
0.65
0.60
Hz
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
Hz
37 (-1;-7)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
11
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
Sound insulation performance
Dncw (C;Ctr)
Hz
39 (-2;-8)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
39 (-2;-8)
NRC
Sound insulation Dn,c
Dncw(C;Ctr)
(No quilt)
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
αw
4k
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
dB 17.1 27.6 33.8 40.5 43.3 42.5
2k
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
Hz
1k
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
500
Class C / 200mm
Sound insulation performance
Frequency (Hz)
125 250
0.55 0.70 0.75 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.65(L) 0.65
Class C / 200mm
Sound insulation performance
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
PSR number*
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
Dncw (C;Ctr)
39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
QUATTRO 55 Plank
119
44
Size
300 x 1800mm
300 x 2100mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Edge
E15 / A
Grid system
CasoLine T15p
Perforation size
12 x 12mm
Centres
between holes
25mm
Perforated area
15%
Weight
8kg/m2
Light reflectance 73%
C10A034, C10A092,
PSR number*
C10A098
Class 0 / Euroclass B
Reaction to fire
αp
Practical absorption Coeff αp
Sound absorption coefficient
Frequency (Hz)
Practical absorption coefficient αp
Hz
αw
NRC
0.50 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.55
0.65
0.70
0.20 0.35 0.65 0.80 0.65 0.55
0.65
0.60
0.40 0.75 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.65
0.75
0.75
125 250
500
1k
2k
4k
Absorption Class / Plenum depth
Class C / 187mm
Class C / 45mm
Class C / 45mm with 50mm Isowool APR1200
Dn,c dB
Sound insulation performance
Frequency (Hz)
Sound insulation Dn,c
Hz
125 250 500
1k
2k
4k
dB 16.6 31.0 35.9 41.5 44.9 47.0
Dncw (C;Ctr)
39 (-2;-8)
(with 100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll)
* Performance Substantiation Report
Main Gyptone QUATTRO 55 Plank
12
Grid Systems
CasoLine MF
CasoLine T24 D1
CasoLine T15p
15mm or 24mm
‘T’ sections
Edge D1
E15
Tapered
Edge Profiles
Edge A
3.0
mm
6.25mm
6.25mm
12.5
35gr 5.0
mm
3.5
mm
Technical information
Limitations
Gyptone tiles, planks and boards are
unsuitable for use in areas subject to
continuously damp or humid
conditions or subjected to
temperatures consistently above 49°C.
They can be exposed to freezing
temperatures without risk of damage.
3 A Guide to Managing Health and
Safety in Construction,
ISBN 0 7176 0755 0.
4 Designing for Health and Safety in
Construction, ISBN 0 7176 0807 7.
5 The Control of Substances Hazardous
to Health in the Construction
Industry, ISBN 0 11 885526 3.
Environment
Gyptone tiles, planks and boards
are suitable for use under normal
occupancy conditions. Buildings in
which Gyptone is used should be dry,
glazed and enclosed, with
environmental conditions of no
greater than 70% relative humidity at
10-20°C.
Safety Data Sheets (giving safety,
handling and storage details) are
available on request, or from our
website: www.british-gypsum.com
Contact British Gypsum Drywall
Academy Advice Centre on 08705
456123.
Handling and storage
British Gypsum fully accepts its
responsibilities as a supplier of
building materials and systems as
required by Section 6 of the Health
and Safety at Work Act 1974. However,
in designing and installing systems
incorporating British Gypsum products,
full consideration must be taken of the
legal requirements of:
1 Manual Handling Operations
Regulations 1992.
2 Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 1994.
3 Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health Regulations 1988 (COSHH).
Your attention is brought to the
following publications which give
approved guidance:
1 Manual Handling Guidance on
Regulations, ISBN 0 11 886335 5.
2 Managing Construction for Health
and Safety ACOP, ISBN 0 7 7176 0792 5.
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Reaction to fire
The exposed surface of Gyptone
tiles, planks and boards achieve Class 0
rating when tested to BS 476: Parts 6 and 7.
Under Building Regulations Part B 2000
-Amendment 2002, the exposed
surfaces of Gyptone tiles, planks and
boards are designated Euroclass B.
Gyptone ceilings provide good fire
performance owing to the unique
behaviour of the non-combustible
gypsum core when subjected to high
temperatures.
Gypsum board is designated a material
of ‘limited combustibility’ within
Building Regulations 1991.
Acoustic performance
Sound absorption
Gyptone QUATTRO, POINT and LINE provide
sound absorption when used in
conjunction with an air space behind the
ceiling.
Tests have been carried out to
BS EN 20354: 1993 and ISO 354: 1985
with a range of plenum depths.
Increased levels of sound absorption
can be achieved by including glass
mineral wool over the back of the
ceiling.
The single figure rating practical sound
absorption coefficients αw , shown in
tables on pages 4 - 12 are calculated in
accordance with EN ISO 11654: 1997.
The Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC )
figures shown in tables on pages 4 - 12,
are calculated in accordance with
ASTM C423 -90a: 1992.
Sound attenuation
Gyptone QUATTRO, POINT and LINE are
perforated tiles, planks and boards with
an integral acoustic tissue designed to
provide sound absorption within the
area they are installed. Where room-toroom sound insulation is required, the
sound attenuation Dncw can be
increased to 39dB with the inclusion of
100mm Isowool General Purpose Roll
over the back of the ceiling.
Alternatively, other design
considerations can be adopted, such as
extending adjoining partitions into the
ceiling void or installing a plenum
barrier.
Gyptone BASE is an unperforated
product and has been tested to
BS EN 20140-9: 1994 for room-to-room
sound insulation.
All products quote a PSR number. This
is a unique number we allocate to all
products and systems that references all
the latest substantiations we hold. By
quoting these figures on enquiries
about the product, we are able to give
you the most accurate and up to date
advice and information.
Sitework
Installation
Gyptone boards are fixed using the
CasoLine MF or CasoLine CURVE systems.
A range of access panels are available
that allow access to the ceiling void.
Gyptone D1 edge tiles are installed into
CasoLine T24 D1 grid, and Gyptone
planks are installed into CasoLine T15p
grid systems.
Gyptone A and E15 edge tiles are
installed in a 15mm or 24mm grid. The
designer should ensure the system used
is capable of supporting the tile load.
All ceiling tiles and planks are fully
demountable, allowing access to the
ceiling void.
For full installation details, please refer
to White Book and SiteBook sections
c10 - CasoLine MF, c10.1 - CasoLine
CURVE and c12 - CasoLine GRID.
Fixtures
Spot lights and downlighters are best
located in Gyptone BASE or in the
unperforated zones of other Gyptone
designs.
Maintenance
Gyptone can be cleaned using a damp
cloth. Most standard mild detergents
can be used.
Gyptone can be re-decorated, if
required, using a roller and a suitable
emulsion paint. The perforated tiles
should not be spray painted as this may
impair the sound absorption
performance.
Finishing Gyptone boards
Refer to White Book and SiteBook
section n15 - Jointing.
Main Gyptone LINE 6 boards
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The complete
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Ceiling products
Casoprano
Perforated
gypsum
plasterboards.
Design and
acoustics.
Vinyl faced
ceiling tiles.
The practical
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performance
data.
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British Gypsum
UK market leader in gypsum plaster and
plasterboard systems, British Gypsum markets
its products under the Gyproc, Thistle,
Gypframe, Glasroc, Arteco, Rawl and Isowool*
brand names.
All British Gypsum management systems have
been independently audited and certified as
conforming with ISO 9001: 2000. The company
maintains the quality and leading edge
performance of its products and systems
through an extensive and on-going programme
of research, development and testing,
supported by in-house fire, acoustic and system
test facilities which are unique amongst
building product manufacturers and match the
best available anywhere in the UK.
British Gypsum quality does not stop at the
products themselves - CAD and technical
support for specifiers; comprehensive on-site
Gyptone
support and off-site training through three
access panels. dedicated product training centres at East
Leake near Nottingham, Kirkby Thore in
Cumbria, and Erith in Kent, and ex-stock or next
day availability through around 4000 stockists
nationwide are just a part of a customer
support package that has, for many years, set
British Gypsum apart in the marketplace.
Access panels
British Gypsum further benefits from being a
member of Europe’s leading gypsum company,
BPB plc, which has interests in a wide range of
associated building products and provides an
extensive pool of knowledge and experience to
the benefit of all its member companies.
* Gyproc, Thistle, Gypframe, Glasroc, Arteco and Rawl are all registered trade names of BPB United Kingdom Limited. Isowool is a registered trade name of British Gypsum-Isover Ltd, a joint venture between the
insulation division of British Gypsum and Isover Saint-Gobain.
British Gypsum reserves the right to revise product specification without notice. The information given is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication, but it is the user’s responsibility to ensure it
remains current prior to use. The enclosed information should not be read in isolation as it is meant only as guidance for the customer, who should always ensure that they are fully conversant with the products and
systems being used and their subsequent installation prior to the commencement of a job. We advise that you read and familiarise yourself with all the information contained in this literature prior to the
commencement of the work or specification. For further details refer to our Health and Safety Guidance Sheet which is available on request.
For a comprehensive and up to date library of information visit our website at: www.british-gypsum.com
Technical enquiries
British Gypsum Limited
Telephone: 08705 456123
#1 (Literature), #2 (Specifiers), #3 (Merchants), #4 (Contractors)
Drywall Academy Advice Centre
For quality and security reasons, calls may be recorded.
East Leake
Fax: 08705 456356
E-mail: [email protected]
Loughborough
FM 52358
Leicestershire
LE12 6JT
Training enquiries: 08702 406040
© British Gypsum November 2004 C41-CB-03
www.british-gypsum.com

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