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SECTION 09510 / 09 51 13

SUSTAINABLE ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

PART 1GENERAL

1.1Scope

A.Furnish and install Eurostone Sustainable Ceiling Panels and accessories by Chicago Metallic Corporation.

1.2Related Sections (mf1995)

A.Section 09 22 26, SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

B.Section 09 29 00, GYPSUM BOARD

C.Section 09 58 00, INTEGRATED CEILING ASSEMBLIES

D.Section 13 42 00, BUILDING MODULES

E.Section 13 48 00, SOUND, VIBRATION, AND SEISMIC CONTROL

F.Section 23 50 00, CENTRAL HEATING EQUIPMENT

G.Section 26 50 00, LIGHTING

1.3Related Sections (mf2004)

A.Section 09120, CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

B.Section 09545, SPECIAL CEILING SURFACES

C.Section 13020, INTEGRATED CEILINGS

D.Section 13080, SOUND, VIBRATION, AND SEISMIC CONTROL

E.Section 15500, HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

F.Section 16500, LIGHTING

1.4Standards

A.American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

  1. C 177 - Thermal Performance.
2.C 635 - Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients.
3.C 635 - Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings.
4.C 636 - Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension Systems.
5.D 3273 - Resistance to Growth of Mold.
6.E 84 - Surface Burning Characteristics.
7.E 119 - Fire Tests of Building Construction and Material.
8.E 136 - Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 degrees C.
9.E 580 - Application of Ceiling Suspension systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panels in Areas Requiring Seismic Restraint.
10.E 1264 - Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products.
11.E 1414 - Airborne Sound Attenuation Between Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum.
12.E 1477 - Luminous Reflectance Factor of Acoustical Materials.

B.Coast Guard Fire Safety Standards:

  1. Approval No.164.009/317/0.

C.Canadian Coast Guard:

  1. Approval No F2-75.

D.Cornell University Study Results:

  1. Effects of Man-Made Mineral Fibers in Settled Dust on Sick Building Syndrome in Air Conditioned Offices.

E.U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

F.Warnock Hersey Laboratories/Intertek Testing Services.

G.New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code:

  1. Article 15, Part 1120, Combustion Toxicity Testing.

H.City of New York Building Code:

  1. Section 27.348 (Uplift Test).

1.5Submittals

A.Product data: Manufacturers standard data sheets listing dimensions and details.

B.Samples: Manufacturers standard samples including suspension, panels and colors.

C.Shop Drawings: Reflected ceiling plan and elevation drawings indicating ceiling layouts, dimensions and perimeter conditions.

1.6Quality Assurance

A.Surface Burning Characteristics tested per ASTM E84:

  1. Flame Spread: 0
2.Smoke Developed: 0
3.Fuel Contributed: 0

B.Fuel Emission Characteristics:

  1. B.T.U.: 0
2.Ignition: 0
3.Mass Loss 0.4% (exposed to heat flux 20 minutes)

C.Fire Resistance Ratings tested per ASTM E119:

  1. 1 hour (CMC/FCA 60-03, 04, 06)

D.Mold Resistance Rating tested per ASTM D3273:

  1. Rated 10 (0 mold growth on both front and back sides).

E.Combustion Toxicity Rating - University of Pittsburgh test:

  1. 0 with 250 grams of material in the test chamber; Non-toxic; Non-lethal.

1.7Project Conditions

A.Environmental Requirements

  1. Panels do not require special environmental conditions and may be installed at any stage of construction.

2.Verify weathertightness of area prior to installation.

3.Wet trades work to be thoroughly dry and complete prior to installation.

4.Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original packaging, unopened and undamaged.

5.Store materials in an enclosed dry location at room temperature and protect from soiling and direct sunlight.

1.8Warranty

A.Panels will be warranted by manufacturer to remain dimensionally stable up to 120°F and 100% RH for the lifetime (defined as 40 years) of the building. Warranted to be free of man-made mineral fibers, toxic chemicals, asbestos or formaldehyde; organic content and chemical inhibitors. Warranted to be free of compositions contributive to Sick Building Syndrome.

1.9Maintenance

A.Furnish additional material equal to [___]% of the ceiling system area.

PART 2PRODUCTS

2.1Manufacturer

A.Acoustic Ceiling Panels: EuroStone Sustainable Ceiling Panels by Chicago Metallic Corporation, 4849 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60638-1492.

B.Suspension System: Intermediate Duty Suspension System by Chicago Metallic Corporation, 4849 S. Austin Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60638-1492.

2.2ACOUSTIC CEILING PANELS

A.Panels: EuroStone sustainable ceiling panel to lay in [9/16 inch] [15/16 inch] exposed t-bar ceiling suspension.

B.Nominal Size: 7/8 inch thick x 24 inch x 24 inch.

C.Material: inorganic fire, mold and mildew resistant perlite blend.

D.Color: Bright white.

E.Surface: Fine [Terric] [Novum] [Windsor] [Tetrum] [Kalypso!™], Medium[Montreaux], Bold[Cresta].

F.Edge detail:

  1. Square edge for 15/16 and 9/16 inch wide suspension system. Pattern [Terric] [Montreaux].

2.Reveal edge for (15/16) (9/16) inch wide suspension. system. Pattern [Terric] [Montreaux] [Kalypso!™] [Novum - scored 8” x 8”] [Windsor - scored perimeter] [Tetrum - scored 12” x 12”] [Cresta].

G.Characteristics:

  1. Sound: NRC 0.65 per ASTM C 423. CAC 37 per ASTM C 1414.

2.Light: LR .76 per ASTM E 1477.

3.Indoor Air Quality: Rated 10 per ASTM D 3273 (no mold growth front and back sides). 0 voc’s, 0 fiber release.

4.Stability: 0 sag at 100% RH and 120 degrees F.

5.Fire: Class A per ASTM E84: Flame Spread: 0; Smoke Developed: 0; Fuel Contributed: 0.1 hour rating per ASTM E119(CMC/FCA 60-03, 04, 06)

6.Combustion Toxicity Rating - University of Pittsburgh test: 0 with 250 grams of material in the test chamber; Non-toxic; Non-lethal.

7.Thermal performance: R = 1.27 per ASTM C177.

8.Will not support the growth of mold, mildew, fungus or other microorganisms.

9.Weight: 1.6 lbs. per square foot

H.Classification type: Type XX, pattern [E] [K] per ASTM E-1284.

I.Sustainability: 100% recyclable, 0 VOC’s, 0 Fiber release, Chicago Metallic recycling program.

J.Back-loading: 1 lb/sq.ft. insulation in direct contact with the panels.

2.3Suspension System Components

A.Main Runners:

  1. Manufactured from (0.105) (0.020)inch thick (electro-galvanized) (hot-dipped galvanized G60) steel (15/16) (9/16) inch wide by 1-1/2 inches high by 144 inches long with factory punched cross tee slots, hanger holes, and integral bayonet styleend couplings.

2.Capped with (steel) (aluminum) attached to (15/16) (9/16) inch flange.

3.Coated with factory applied(standard white-01) (textured white-02) baked-on enamel paint

B.Cross Tees:

  1. Manufactured from (0.015) (0.018) inch thick (electro-galvanized) (hot-dipped galvanized G 60) steel (15/16) (9/16) inch wide by 1-1/2 inches high by (24) (48) inches long with factory punched cross tee slots, hanger holes, and integral end couplings.

2.Capped identical to main runners.

3.Coated identical to main runners.

C.Perimeter Treatment Components

  1. Angle Moldings:
a.Manufactured from 0.020 inch thick (electro-galvanized) (hot-dipped G60) steel (3/4) (15/16) inch wide by 15/16 inch high by 144 inches long with (hemmed) ([steel][aluminum] capped) edges.
b.Coated identical to main runners.

PART 3EXECUTION

3.1Examination

A.Examine area receiving system to identify conditions which will adversely affect installation. Do not begin installation until adverse conditions have been remedied.

3.2Installation

A.Refer to manufacturer’s written installation instructions.

B.Suspension System:

  1. Main Runners: Installed 48 inches on center by direct suspension from existing structure, with not less than 12 gauge steel hanger wires wrapped tightly three full turns.

2.Cross Tees:

a.Installed perpendicular to main runners (24) (48) inches on center to form (24 by 48) (48 by 48) inch modules
b.Installed perpendicular to module forming cross tees to form 24 inch by 24-inch modules.

3.Angle Moldings: Installed on vertical surfaces, intersecting suspension system Components, by appropriate method in accordance with industry accepted practice.

C.Acoustical Ceiling Panels:

  1. Install lay in acoustical ceiling panels flush and level in suspension system.

2.Install panels with hand protection to avoid soiling.

3.Press panels from above to set into grids. Do not pull from face.

4.Handle components to prevent damage.

5.Cut perimeter panels [square to lay on to wall angle] [square to butt against wall angle with panel dimensionally supporting itself on three sides] [with reveal edge].

3.3CLEANING

A.Clean adjacent surfaces and remove unused product and debris from site.

B.Clean ceiling panels by vacuuming, brushing, or washing with water. Allow panels to dry after washing, before replacing.

C.Remove and reinstall improperly installed material.

D.Remove damaged ceiling panels, replace with undamaged ceiling panels.

3.4Repair

A.Remove damaged suspension system components, replace with undamaged material. Clean with non-solvent based, non-abrasive commercial cleaning solution.

B.Remove damaged ceiling panels, replace with undamaged ceiling panels. Clean ceiling panels by vacuuming or brushing.

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