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*based on our experience and satisfaction with FSC® and PEFC. 9Wood offers designers certified wood ceilings through two certification programs: FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification). Both programs offer certified wood that qualifies for LEED credits. (See also 9Wood’s Journey supplying certified wood.) Before looking at these programs, …
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"Design-Build was perfectly suited for this project. It allowed us to work ... hand-in-hand with the fabricator."
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"Generous use of wood ceiling and wall panels provides warmth and adds ... acoustical absorption."
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“Timber lends an organic warmth and tactility and is adaptable as a material to different geometries.”
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Michael Roemen: “Wood is such a beautiful material and brings warmth to any space, but because it’s more of a premium finish with a higher cost, it really should work harder for you both aesthetically and acoustically. Let’s take a look some of those ways you could utilize wood ceilings in creative ways.” 1. Custom Stains MR: “We love …
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Wood in interior spaces Wood is hygroscopic. This means moisture moves in and out of wood depending on the building’s relative humidity (RH). The key to a stable wood ceiling, one without undue movement, is a controlled building environment. This is defined as being within a range of 25-55% RH. An out-of-bounds environment can destroy …
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Types of acoustic performance In blending science and art for room acoustics, nothing compares to the expert advice of an acoustical engineer. Our goal is to provide wood surfaces that meet the designer’s intent while achieving the consultant’s recommendations. Wood is acoustically warm and organic. Consistent with good acoustics is employing the correct ceiling surface …
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A wood ceiling brings natural and organic warmth to a space. Just as the variegation of a wood floor adds to its appeal, the spectrum of color and grain offers a unique aesthetic in any design. These aspects therefore should be considered when designing with wood ceilings. Wood’s intrinsic color range provides a one-of-a-kind visual …
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When requested, all components in our products are fabricated using Class A materials. Individual wood members, panels, components and/or scrims are either naturally inert (metal, fiberglass) or coated with Class A Fire Retardant chemicals. Fire rating codes vary by region, building type, and product type. These chemicals are either applied as FR coatings (solid wood), …
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Perimeter conditions are often overlooked when specifying suspended wood ceilings, despite having a substantial impact on cost, aesthetic, and schedule. Each (perimeter option) offers a benefit as the perimeter detail. Each perimeter option offers a benefit as the perimeter detail. Four perimeters options are typically employed — Floating, Ledgers, Vertical Returns, and Custom. Each offers …
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