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6-4 Ceilings sag resistant and anti-microbial is recommended. Cradle2Cradle products are availble. BEST – Drywall:
Potential manufactuers may include: Painted moisture resistant drywall is appropriate where it doesn’t inhibit access to
Interior Finish and Material Recommendations
There are several key components for ceilings in recreation spaces that help contribute Armstrong mechanical systems in plenum space. Showers should be painted with a scrubbable
to the overall sustainalbility of the facility. finish. Paint to be anti-microbial.
GOOD – Mineral Fiber Acoustical Ceiling Tile
• Accoustics - for spaces that are a series of hard surfaces, ceilings are sometimes Standard (mineral fiber) ACT that has a minimum of 50% recycled content, minimum BETTER – Premium Acoustical Ceiling Tile w/ Rapidly Renewable Content:
one of the few areas that help reduce rising noise levels. The noise reduction coefficient NRC or .60, is sag resistant and anti-microbial is recommended. Products meeting these Ceiling tile with rapidly renewable content that has a min. NRC of .80, min. LR of .75,
(NRC) rating helps to evaluate thes attributes. criteria exist at all price points. is sag resistant, impact resistant, and anti-microbial is recommended. Cradle2Cradle
• Light Reflectance - High Light Reflectance(LR) ceilings and systems can provide Potential manufactuers may include: products are availble.
the same level of illuminance with fewer luminaries which can assist in reducing lighting Armstrong, USG, Celotex Potential manufactuers may include:
and HVAC energy costs. Armstrong
• Antimicrobial - in an environment that has a constant stream of people day in Gym
and day out it is prudent to incorporate antimicrobial properties in the products to assist GOOD – Mineral Fiber Acoustical Ceiling Tile
in inhibiting microbial growth. The ceiling in this area is beautiful and in good condition, and we recommend that the Standard (mineral fiber) ACT that has a minimum of 50% recycled content, minimum
• Material Content - Recycled and renewable raw materials reduce consumption existing remain with minor repairs. NRC or .60 and is sag resistant and anti-microbial is recommended. Products meeting
of energy and resources without diminishing the long-term performance of our these criteria exist at all price points.
products. Acoustical Wood Ceilings, Mineral Fiber Ceiling tile, Drywall and the systems Kitchen Potential manufactuers may include:
to hang them can have in excess of 60% recycled content, and can be recycled at the the ceiling should be washable, moisture and mold resistant and around hood, heat-resistant Armstrong, USG, Celotex
end of thier lifespan.
BEST – Scrubbable Ceramic Acoustical Ceiling Tile w/ Stainless Steel Panels at Hood Remaining Spaces
Scrubbable Ceramic ACT that has a minimum of 50% recycled content, minimum
Corridors/ Lobby NRC or .50, minimum LR of .80 is sag resistant, impact resistant and anti-microbial is BEST – Premium Acoustical Ceiling Tile w/ Rapidly Renewable Content:
It is anticipated that the ceiling through these areas may be utilized as an architectural recommended. Ceiling tile with rapidly renewable content that has a min. NRC of .80, min. LR of .75,
expression developed to emphasize the relationship between the exterior and the interior of Potential manufactuers may include: is sag resistant, impact resistant, and anti-microbial is recommended. Cradle2Cradle
the facility. The BEST scenario illustrates this option. All options anticipate access above the Armstrong, USG, Celotex products are availble.
ceiling is necessary to maintain equipment and systems. Potential manufactuers may include:
BETTER – Scrubbable Ceramic Acoustical Ceiling Tile w/ Stainless Steel Panels at Hood Armstrong
BEST – Acoustical Wood Ceiling Panel / Premium Acoustical Ceiling Tile Scrubbable Ceramic ACT that has a minimum of 50% recycled content, minimum NRC of
As decorative elements wood ceilings should also perform. We recommend a perforated .55, is sag resistant and anti-microbial is recommended. BETTER – Mineral Fiber Acoustical Ceiling Tile
or slat ceiling with acoustical backer to achieve a minimum NRC of .70 for public spaces. Potential manufactuers may include: Standard (mineral fiber) ACT that has a minimum of 50% recycled content, minimum
the wood should be urea formadehyde free and can be specified as FSC and/or fire-rated. Armstrong, USG, Celotex NRC or .60 and is sag resistant and anti-microbial is recommended. Products meeting
As wood ceilings are a premium product, we recommend this be used in combination these criteria exist at all price points.
with a mineral fiber acoustical tile with an equal or greater NRC value. See below for GOOD –Drywall: Potential manufactuers may include:
additional traits of this ceiling type. Painted moisture resistant drywall is appropriate where it doesn’t inhibit access to Armstrong, USG, Celotex
Potential manufactuers may include: mechanical systems in plenum space. Paint to be anti-microbial.
Armstrong, USG GOOD – Drywall:
Restrooms/ Locker Rooms Painted drywall is fairly easy to maintain however may inhibit access to mechanical
BETTER – Premium Acoustical Ceiling Tile w/ Rapidly Renewable Content: ceiling in these areas needs to be moisture & mold resistant systems in plenum space.
Ceiling tile with rapidly renewable content that has a min. NRC of .80, min. LR pf .75, is

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