Ceilings such as Armstrong belong to the hanging class. They can be mounted in almost any room, as they are available in several versions. They represent a prefabricated structure consisting of mineral-fibrous plate-modules. Most often used for the design of "public" buildings, however, according to technical characteristics, Armstrong can be used both for finishing the country house and the city apartment.
The basis of the product is mineral fiber. As additives and binding components, various substances are used: clay, gypsum, starch and others. Depending on their ratio in the finished product, these or other properties predominate. For example, for the use of "Armstrong" in rooms where the moisture level is much higher than the norm, plates with an increased content of latex are used.
Advantages of
- simplicity and speed of installation. Installation of the suspension frame does not take much time;
- does not require puttying, priming, painting;
- hides all defects of the ceiling slab; moreover, in the space between it and "Armstrong" it is easy to lay cables and wires( light, telephony, internet, etc.);
- repair is only to replace individual slabs( if necessary);
- improving the quality of heat and sound insulation of the interfloor;
- the possibility of using any type of lighting, elements of fire extinguishing and alarm systems;
- large selection of design solutions( smooth surface, textural, specialized models).
Main characteristics of the Armstrong
- ceiling The standard dimensions of the plates are 120 x 60;60 x 60 cm. The thickness is in the range from 0.8 to 2.5 cm. The weight of one is within 2.5 - 8 kg.
- On the configuration of the end faces are divided into 3 types: MicroLook, Board and Tegular. Therefore, different widths are used for mounting. If for board boards having smooth edges, the required width of the elements of the suspension system is 2.4 cm, then for MicroLook, whose edges are made in the form of a narrow step, only the 1.5 cm straps are used. The edges of Tegular have the appearance of a wide step. For their installation, the same suspension as for the Board is required.
- Moisture resistance - from 70% to 95%.
- Reflective power - up to 90%.
- Sound absorption - a factor of 0.2 - 0.5.
It should be added that the straps of the suspension system can be of different colors, and also trimmed for gold, chrome, metal. However, the standard version is white. The suspension can be in two versions - hidden and visible. Locks, fastening plates, there are also two models - brass( with increased strength) and solid-stamped.
The use of such ceilings is universal. They can be equipped as industrial premises, and objects of public health services, education, social sphere. Equally, they are suitable for laboratories and office spaces, shops and classrooms, gyms and swimming pools, and saunas. Features of each brand take into account the basic requirements for a particular room. For example, providing good acoustics or resistance to sudden temperature fluctuations. The main thing is to make the right choice.
