August 7 CI/SfB ARTECO Ceiling products Acoustic performance data
Contents Casoprano ALTO and FORTE 6 Casoprano BIANCA, ROC and STAR 6 Casoprano NOVA 7 Casoprano OLA 8 Casoprano VOICE 9 Gyprex SATINSPAR and BIO 1 Gyptone BASE 31 and BASE 33 11 Gyptone SIXTO 12 Gyptone LINE 4 13 Gyptone LINE 6 14 Gyptone LINE 7 CURVE 15 Gyptone LINE 8 PLANK 16 Gyptone POINT 11 17 Gyptone POINT 12 18 Gyptone POINT 15 PLANK 19 Gyptone QUATTRO Gyptone QUATTRO 22 21 Gyptone QUATTRO 41 23 Gyptone QUATTRO 45 24 Gyptone QUATTRO 46 25 Gyptone QUATTRO 47 26 Gyptone QUATTRO 55 PLANK 27 Rigitone 8/18 28 Rigitone 1/23 28 Rigitone 15/3 29 Rigitone 12-/66 29 Rigitone 8-15- 3 Rigitone 8-15- SUPER 3 Product selection The following matrices have been included to enable you to quickly find the information and data you require. All matrices are performance based and are d by product. The number in each matrix cell denotes the page where full technical data relating to that product and performance level can be found. Boards Planks Tiles D ncw 25 37 38 39 42 46 47 Gyptone LINE 7 CURVE Gyptone QUATTRO 47 Gyptone QUATTRO 46 Gyptone QUATTRO 45 Gyptone QUATTRO 41 Gyptone LINE 6 Gyptone POINT 15 PLANK Gyptone QUATTRO 55 PLANK 15 26 25 24 23 14 19 27 Gyptone BASE 33 PLANK 11 Gyptone LINE 8 PLANK Gyptone POINT 12 Gyptone POINT 11 Gyptone QUATTRO 22 Gyptone QUATTRO Gyptone LINE 4 Gyptone SIXTO 11 16 18 17 21 13 12 Gyptone BASE 31 11 11 Gyprex BIO Gyprex SATINSPAR 1 1 Casoprano VOICE 9 9 Casoprano OLA 8 8 Casoprano STAR 6 6 6 Casoprano ROC 6 6 6 Casoprano FORTE 6 6 6 Casoprano ALTO 6 6 6 Casoprano BIANCA 6 6 6 Casoprano NOVA 7 7 1
Product selection (continued) Boards Planks Tiles Absorption Class α w E D C B 5.3.35 5.5.55 5.7.75 5 Rigitone 8-15- SUPER 3 3 Rigitone 8-15- 3 3 3 Rigitone 12-/66 29 29 29 29 Rigitone 15/3 29 29 29 29 Rigitone 1/23 28 28 28 Rigitone 8/18 28 28 28 28 Gyptone LINE 7 CURVE 15 15 Gyptone QUATTRO 47 26 26 Gyptone QUATTRO 46 25 25 Gyptone QUATTRO 45 24 24 23 24 Gyptone QUATTRO 41 Gyptone LINE 6 14 14 14 Gyptone POINT 15 PLANK Gyptone QUATTRO 55 PLANK 19 27 16 23 27 Gyptone LINE 8 PLANK Gyptone POINT 12 18 Gyptone POINT 11 17 17 Gyptone QUATTRO 22 21 Gyptone QUATTRO Gyptone LINE 4 13 13 Gyptone SIXTO 12 12 12 Casoprano VOICE 9 Casoprano OLA 8 8 8 Casoprano NOVA 7 7 7 Boards Planks Tiles NRC 5.5.55 5.7.75 5.9 Rigitone 8-15- SUPER 3 3 3 Rigitone 8-15- Rigitone 12-/66 3 3 3 29 29 29 29 Rigitone 15/3 29 29 29 29 Rigitone 1/23 28 28 28 Rigitone 8/18 28 28 28 28 Gyptone LINE 7 CURVE 15 15 Gyptone QUATTRO 47 26 26 Gyptone QUATTRO 46 25 25 Gyptone QUATTRO 45 24 24 24 Gyptone QUATTRO 41 23 23 23 Gyptone LINE 6 14 Gyptone POINT 15 PLANK 14 19 Gyptone QUATTRO 55 PLANK 27 27 27 Gyptone LINE 8 PLANK 16 Gyptone POINT 12 18 Gyptone POINT 11 17 17 Gyptone QUATTRO 22 Gyptone QUATTRO 21 Gyptone LINE 4 13 13 Gyptone SXTO 12 12 12 Casoprano VOICE 9 9 Casoprano NOVA Casoprano OLA 8 8 7 7 2
Introduction British Gypsum's Arteco range of ceilings create flexibility in design and construction and were introduced to provide acoustic engineers with the products to create the ideal acoustic environment without compromising on aesthetic appeal. The Arteco range of ceiling products offer both high levels of acoustic performance and high value ceiling solutions that appeal to all sectors of the market. The comprehensive range includes ceiling tiles, planks and boards and means that, however onerous the level of acoustic performance required, British Gypsum will have the solution to suit every situation. British Gypsum's Arteco ceiling products benefit from the expertise of the UK's leading supplier and foremost authority on internal wall and ceiling systems. With its extensive knowledge and experience in high performance ceilings and internal linings, British Gypsum can offer the back-up and support needed to assist you in specifying the solution that correctly mirrors the performance levels required. For further details on the Arteco product range, please contact the British Gypsum Drywall Academy Technical Advice Centre. Telephone: 875 456123 Fax: 875 456356 email: bgtechnical.enquiries@bpb.com 3
performance is achieved through a combination of the perforated area of the product, the special acoustic tissue backing and the air space between the suspended ceiling and the structural soffit. All products have been tested to BS EN 1419: 5 and ISO 354: 1985. The single figure rating practical sound absorption coefficient α w is calculated in accordance with EN ISO 11654: 1997, suffix letters indicate where performance is limited at either low, medium or high frequencies. The Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) is calculated in accordance with ASTM C423-9a: 1992. Arteco ceiling products are capable of delivering levels of sound insulation suitable for virtually all environments. Where higher levels of sound attenuation are required, other design considerations can be adopted, such as extending partitions into the ceiling void or installing a plenum barrier. Figures quoted for sound insulation refer to room-to-room performance as tested to BS EN 1419: 5. Testing, substantiation and System s As with all British Gypsum products and systems, all performance claims made regarding Arteco ceiling products are fully backed by test-based substantiation. All tests are conducted at leading European test laboratories including the UKAS accredited Building Test Centre, at East Leake, near Nottingham. All products quote a System, this is a unique number we allocate to all products and systems that s 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. This facility is also available via the British Gypsum website at www.british-gypsum.com Performance warranty All British Gypsum proprietary systems now benefit from SpecSure, our ground-breaking 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. L I F E T I M E SPECSURE S Y S T E M W A R R A N T Y Technical support The entire Arteco range is 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. Main Gyptone LINE 4 4
In the white corner is the rising star; strong and super resilient, it s... CASOPRANO. In the brown corner the one time champion, now hanging on in there, it s... MINERAL FIBRE The strong alternative Five times stronger than mineral fibre 1 No extra support needed for lights and similar fittings Reduced breakage saves cost Moisture s no problem Eighty times greater surface water resistance than mineral fibre 1 Forget sagging or stained ceilings Almost 1% strength regained after drying out Mass-ive benefits Extra mass means better sound insulation than mineral fibre No need for additional db panels No clipping to avoid tile lift Go green with envy Better for the environment Low embodied energy Natural mineral base Casoprano Reflect on it Higher natural light reflectance than mineral fibre 1 Retains performance even after soaking No staining therefore no loss in reflectance The durable argument Higher inherent strength and durability than mineral fibre 1 Resistant to damage Re-paint without loss of performance 1 Tests carried out by an independent UKAS accredited laboratory It s been a gruesome, one sided battle and there s one clear champion as we re sure you will agree
ALTO FORTE Casoprano ALTO and FORTE was suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line No quilt 17.8 28.5 33.3 41.2 44.2 45.6 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A87 = 38 (-2;-7) db C1A32 performance 6 with 1mm.3 38.7 45.5 5 49.1 53.1 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A88 = 46 (-4;-11) db C1A79 4 with 75mm.1 4 48.4 49.7 49.7 54.5 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A89 Isover TS48 = 47 (-5;-12) db C1A8 BIANCA ROC Casoprano BIANCA, ROC and STAR STAR For test purposes, the ceiling product was suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with the head of the partition. No quilt 17.8 28.5 33.3 41.2 44.2 45.6 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A3 = 38 (-2;-7) db C1A29 C1A27 with 1mm.3 38.7 45.5 5 49.1 53.1 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A7 = 46 (-4;-11) db C1A76 C1A74 performance 6 4 with 75mm.1 4 48.4 49.7 49.7 54.5 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A75 Isover TS48 = 47 (-5;-12) db C1A71 C1A77 6
NOVA Casoprano NOVA 1mm 3mm 3mm 1mm coefficient α p 1mm.35.75.5 5.55 (L) D C1A83 1mm 5.75.75.55 5 (L) 5 C C1A84 with 1mm Isover APR 1 3mm 5.55 5 C C1A81 3mm 5.7 5 5.55 5 (L) 5 C C1A82 with 1mm suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line No quilt 16.3 24. 24.5 24.4 23.6 25.2 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A81 = 25 (-1;-1) db performance 6 with 1mm 19.3 33.1 38.2 46.3 48.7 51.4 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A82 = 42 (-2;-9) db 4 7
OLA Casoprano OLA 3mm 4mm 1mm coefficient α p 1mm.55.7.7.55.5 5.55 (L) D C1A9 with 1mm 3mm 5.5.5 C C1A85 with 1mm 4mm.5.5.5.5.5 5.5 (L).5 D C1A86 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line No quilt 16.3 24. 24.5 24.4 23.6 25.2 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A86 = 25 (-1;-1) db performance 6 with 1mm 19.3 33.1 38.2 46.3 48.7 51.4 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A9 = 42 (-2;-9) db 4 8
VOICE Casoprano VOICE 4mm 4mm suspended 4mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p 4mm.3.5.5.5.55 (L).55 D C1A31 4mm 5.75.75.75.55.35.55 (L).7 D C1A78 with Isover 8mm Modular Roll suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line No quilt 16.3 24. 24.5 24.4 23.6 25.2 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A31 = 25 (-1;-1) db performance 6 with 1mm 19.3 33.1 38.2 46.3 48.7 51.4 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A78 = 42 (-2;-9) db 4 9
BIO SATINSPAR Gyprex SATINSPAR and BIO For test purposes, the ceiling product was suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with the head of the partition. No quilt 16.5 27.4 33.1 38.8 41.9 43.8 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A21 = 37 (-2;-7) db C1A performance 6 4 1
BASE 31 Gyptone BASE 31 and BASE 33 BASE 33 Plank was suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line No quilt 17.1 27.6 33.8 4.5 43.3 42.5 D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A11 = 37 (-1;-7) db performance 6 with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A11 = 39 (-2;-8) db C1A8 4 11
Gyptone SIXTO SIXTO 58mm 3mm 58mm α p 58mm.15.3 5.75 5 C C1A99 58mm.35 5 5 5.75.75 5.75 B C1A1 with 5mm Isover APR 1 3mm.5 5.75.75 B C1A15 with 75mm Isover Acoustic Slab Multi- Purpose coefficient α p suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A15 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 12
LINE 4 Gyptone LINE 4 mm 45mm coefficient α p mm.5 5 5 C C1A4 45mm.3 5.9 5 5.7.75 C C1A94 with 5mm Isover APR 1 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A4 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 13 12
LINE 6 Gyptone LINE 6 45mm 45mm 4mm 4mm coefficient α p 45mm.15.35.7 5 5.3 5 (M).55 D C1A12 45mm.7 5.35.5 5 D C1A13 with 5mm (LM) Isover APR 1 4mm.7 5.5.35 5 (L).55 D C1A1 4mm.7.7 5 5.5 5.55 (L) 5 D C1A2 with 1mm suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A2 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 14
LINE 7 Curve Gyptone LINE 7 CURVE 4mm 4mm suspended 4mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p 4mm.7 5.5.35 5 (L).55 D C1A18 4mm.7.7 5 5.5 5.55 (L) 5 D C1A19 with 1mm suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A19 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 15
LINE 8 Plank Gyptone LINE 8 PLANK mm suspended mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p mm.5 5 5 C C1A9 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A9 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 16
POINT 11 Gyptone POINT 11 mm 45mm coefficient α p mm.55.7.75 5.55 5 (L) 5 C C1A5 45mm.1.3.7.55 C C1A93 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A5 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 17
POINT 12 Gyptone POINT 12 mm suspended mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p mm.55 5.75 5.35.3.55 D C1A6 (LM) suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A6 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 18
Gyptone POINT 15 PLANK POINT 15 Plank mm suspended mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p mm.55.7.75 5.55 5 (L) 5 C C1A1 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A1 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 19
QUATTRO Gyptone QUATTRO mm 45mm coefficient α p mm.5 5 5.7 5 C C1A3 45mm.15.35 5 5.7.5(H).5 D C1A3 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A3 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4
QUATTRO 22 Gyptone QUATTRO 22 mm suspended mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p mm.5.55 5 5 (L).5 D C1A7 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A7 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 21
The UK s first Four taper-edged board Truly jointless ceiling and wall linings, with performance that matches their looks, are now a reality with revolutionary Arteco Gyptone 4-edge plasterboards. The all-round taper allows perfect 4-edge jointing for the highest quality monolithic linings and comes as standard on all Gyptone QUATTRO and LINE 6 perforated boards, as well as un-perforated Gyptone BASE. 22
QUATTRO 41 Gyptone QUATTRO 41 187mm 45mm 45mm coefficient α p 187mm.5.7.7.55 5.7 C C1A91 45mm.35 5 5.55 5 C C1A92 45mm.75 5.75 5 5.75.75 C C1A98 with 5mm Isover APR 1 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A91 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 23
QUATTRO 45 Gyptone QUATTRO 45 45mm 45mm 187mm coefficient α p 45mm.15.3.7 5.5 C C1A16 45mm.7.7.75.75 C C1A17 with 5mm Isover APR 1 187mm 5.7 5.5 5(L).7 C C1A18 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A18 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 24
QUATTRO 46 Gyptone QUATTRO 46 4mm 4mm suspended 4mm from the concrete soffit. coefficient α p 4mm 5.55 5.35 5 (L).5 D C1A14 4mm 5.55 5.5 (L).55 D C1A15 with 1mm suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A15 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 25
QUATTRO 47 Gyptone QUATTRO 47 4mm 45mm coefficient α p 45mm.5.55.5.3.3 (L) 5 D C1A17 with 5mm Isover APR 1 4mm 5.5 5.3 5.35 (L) D C1A16 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A17 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 26
QUATTRO 55 Plank Gyptone QUATTRO 55 PLANK 187mm 45mm 45mm depth class referen coefficient α p 187mm.5.7.7.55 5.7 C C1A34 45mm.35 5 5.55 5 C C1A92 45mm.75 5.75 5 5.75.75 C C1A98 with 5mm Isover APR1 suspended 71mm from the soffit, in line with 1mm 16.6 3 35.9 41.5 44.9 47. D ncw (C;Ctr) C1A34 = 39 (-2;-8) db performance 6 4 27
8/18 Rigitone 8/18 5mm 5mm mm mm coefficient α p 5mm.1.3 5 5.55.3.5 (M).55 D C1A36 5mm 5.9.55.5 (M).75 C C1A95 with 5mm Isover APR 1 mm.35.75.9.5.55.7 D C1A37 (LM) mm.95.95.7.5.7 5 C C1A6 with 5mm (LM) Isover TS48 1/23 Rigitone 1/23 5mm mm mm coefficient α p 5mm.1 5 5.9.55 5 5 (M) D C1A38 mm.35.7 5.5.35.5 5 D C1A39 (LM) mm 5.95.9 5 5 5 5 C C1A61 with 5mm (LM) Isover TS48 28
15/3 Rigitone 15/3 5mm 5mm mm mm coefficient α p 5mm.1 5 5.55.3 5 (M).55 D C1A4 5mm 5.9.55.5 (M).75 C C1A96 with 5mm Isover APR 1 mm.35.7 5.5.35.5 5 D C1A41 (LM) mm.95 5.7.55.7 5 C C1A62 with 5mm (LM) Isover TS48 12-/66 Rigitone 12-/66 5mm 5mm mm mm coefficient α p 29 5mm.1 5 5.55.3 5 (M).55 D C1A42 5mm 5.9.55.5 (M).75 C C1A97 with 5mm Isover APR 1 mm.7 5.5.35.5 5 D C1A43 (LM) mm.55.95 5.7.55.7.9 C C1A63 with 5mm (LM) Isover TS48
8-15- Rigitone 8-15- 5mm mm mm coefficient α p 5mm.1 5.55 5.1 5 5 E C1A56 (LM) mm.7 5 5.15.3.5 D C1A57 (LM) mm.55.7 5.5.3.35.55 D C1A68 with 5mm (LM) Isover TS48 Rigitone 8-15- SUPER 8-15- SUPER 5mm mm mm coefficient α p 5mm.15.7.75 5.5.55 D C1A58 (LM) mm.35.75.75.55.3 5 D C1A59 (LM) mm 5 5 5.3 5.7 D C1A69 with 5mm (LM) Isover TS48 3
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: www.british-gypsum.com Technical enquiries British Gypsum Limited Drywall Academy Technical Advice Centre East Leake Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 6JT Telephone: 875 456123 Fax: 875 456356 E-mail: bgtechnical.enquiries@bpb.com Training enquiries: 872 464 FM 52358 British Gypsum August 7 3321-CB-AC-4 www.british-gypsum.com