Armstrong Ceiling Systems has introduced Total Acoustics ceiling panels, a new generation of ceiling panels that combine sound absorption and sound blocking in one ceiling panel.
By providing the ability to absorb unwanted sound and block noise from traveling into adjacent areas, Total Acoustics ceiling panels are an ideal choice for today’s flexible workspaces where a mix of private offices, quiet concentration areas, and collaborative teaming areas often share the same floor space.
By meeting the acoustical needs of each type of workspace in a single panel, Total Acoustics ceilings also provide the ability to reconfigure the workspaces without changing the ceiling while still meeting the acoustical requirements of each space.
Ceiling panels featuring new Total Acoustics performance are offered in a variety of Armstrong product lines, including Ultima, Calla, Lyra, Cirrus, Fine Fissured, Mesa, Canyon and School Zone.
To make it easier to specify the right ceiling for a space, Total Acoustics panels are rated as good, better and best based on their combination of sound absorption as denoted by their Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) and sound blocking as denoted by their Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC).
To meet the criteria for Total Acoustics performance, ceiling panels must have an NRC of 0.60 or greater and a CAC of 35 or greater. Ceilings with a CAC less than 25 do not adequately contribute to sound blocking.
Total Acoustics ceilings rated as “Best” have an NRC of 0.80 or higher and a CAC 35 or higher. They are ideal for high-traffic spaces or multipurpose spaces where maximum sound absorption and sound blocking are needed to help keep noise levels down and prevent disruption to adjacent spaces.
“Better” ceilings have an NRC of 0.70 to 0.75 and a CAC 35 or higher. They are well-suited for spaces where strong sound absorption and sound blocking are needed for all-around acoustical performance.
“Good” ceilings have an NRC of 0.60-0.65 and a CAC 35 or higher. They are intended for spaces where less sound absorption is required but sound blocking is needed to maintain privacy between adjacent areas.