Fiber cement board combines a cement-based matrix with reinforcing fibers and other ingredients selected for the intended product. Board development is best understood through changes in material formulation, manufacturing, finishing and application-specific testing. A general industry history does not establish the composition or performance of a current board. For a purchase enquiry, start with the [...]
Mineral fiber boards installed in a commercial suspended ceiling system. Mineral fiber boards are factory-finished panels used mainly in suspended acoustic ceiling systems. They are typically made from mineral wool, recycled cellulose, binders, fillers, and performance additives, then finished with perforations, fissures, coatings, and edge profiles for a specific ceiling grid. They should not be [...]
Mineral fiber board insulation and mineral fiber acoustic ceiling tiles share some terminology, but they are not interchangeable products. A thermal insulation board may be intended for a wall, roof, service enclosure or concealed cavity. A finished acoustic ceiling tile is selected for a visible ceiling surface, grid compatibility and the acoustic requirements of the [...]
Mineral fiber ceiling board production is a sequence of material preparation, forming, drying, finishing and inspection. The purpose is to produce a ceiling tile with the agreed dimensions, edge, surface appearance and handling characteristics. Acoustic and fire-performance claims require separate evidence for the selected product. This guide describes a general production workflow and the records [...]