Architects and clients will often insist on a ceiling grid that has a fire rating but it is in actual fact the suspended ceiling system that needs to be fire rated.
Fire rated suspended ceiling tiles.
With climaplus performance built to last these sag resistant panels also offer mold and mildew protection as well as optional increased fire resistance.
Finish with a drywall border for the ultimate high end finish.
Astro firecode acoustical ceiling panels are fine textured non perforated and non fissured panels that are designed for a high level of performance and aesthetics.
Fire rated ceiling tiles are not necessary for single family residential homes but they are required for commercial spaces or high rises.
If you have sprinkler heads that are dropped through a drop ceiling the ceiling tiles almost always need to have some kind of fire barrier rating.
Fire rated ceiling grid overview.
Choosing the best ceiling for your project can make all the difference.
Ceiling tiles like ceilume s are designed to drop away from the ceiling grid in the event of a fire to allow hidden sprinkler heads above the grid to activate and put the fire out.
Your home is your sanctuary.
The irc r501 3 currently recommends gypsum or plywood i joists to meet code.
Choose from eight different 24 x 24 fire rated ceiling tiles that minimize the look of grid in suspended ceilings.
With easy installation and access to ducts pipes and wiring decorative ceiling tiles are perfect for basements.
Fire ratings for suspended ceilings one of the most common misconceptions in the ceiling industry is that a suspended ceiling grid can be fire rated.
With an unparalleled variety of choices no matter what your ceiling needs we have you covered.
30 or 60 structural minute fire rating when a structural fire rating is needed from a suspended ceiling it is usually either for 30 or 60 minutes but this rating is less often required.
Smoke detector sprinkler activation when a suspended ceiling is used at a typical ceiling height smoke detection and sprinkler systems will activate faster.