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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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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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9Wood products are fabricated specifically for each individual project, so transparency information is specific to each assembly. There is no “one size fits all” document addressing all 9Wood assemblies. However, there are many components that are frequently used. Many of our components help qualify toward green building credit opportunities. Many of the components help qualify …
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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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Projects of all kinds encounter budget and schedule challenges. And schedule busts—no surprise—are the major cause of budget busts. Schedule is the central nervous system that controls the activities of the entire project, so claimed Eli Goldratt, founder of Theory of Constraint (TOC). With time in mind, Goldratt invented Critical Chain Project Management to apply …
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Gaining access above a suspended ceiling can be an important maintenance need but can introduce design limits or increase cost. The building’s true functional requirements will guide designers toward accessibility and design needs of their clients. We advise identifying the true functional requirements of the building owner’s Maintenance department. These functional requirements will guide designers …
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Interior ceilings warranty 9Wood includes a standard one-year warranty on all interior ceilings. The largest issue underwriting an interior wood ceiling is the building’s environment. The strategies outlined in the acclimatization handbook will greatly increase the chances of a successful installation. Well-managed relative humidity and temperature ranges define a controlled space. We call this a …
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