Plywood Acoustic Panels
Perforated Plywood
Adjust & Improve Acoustic Levels
Range of Decorative Finishes
Fire Rated Options
Perforated Plywood
Adjust & Improve Acoustic Levels
Range of Decorative Finishes
Fire Rated Options
SPP Acoustic panelling is used in a wide variety of environments to adjust, treat and improve the acoustic levels within the area.
Often used within theatres, sports halls, gymnasiums, concert halls and various public spaces, our boards offer a solution to the acoustics, as well as providing a bespoke decorative finish to any room.
Available in a range of plywood with natural finishes in birch, pine, poplar and beech. Alternatively, our engineered range offers veneers, laminates and melamine finishes.
By combining our acoustic knowledge with joinery expertise we can supply a broad range of specifications and application requirements.
Birch plywood is ideal for sports areas due to its strength and impact resistance
Plywood Acoustic Panels
Perforated Plywood
Adjust & Improve
Acoustic Levels
Range of
Decorative Finishes
Fire Rated Options
Perforated Plywood
Adjust & Improve Acoustic Levels
Range of Decorative Finishes
Fire Rated Options
SPP Acoustic panelling is used in a wide variety of environments to adjust, treat and improve the acoustic levels within the area.
Often used within theatres, sports halls, gymnasiums, concert halls and various public spaces, our boards offer a solution to the acoustics, as well as providing a bespoke decorative finish to any room.
Available in a range of plywood with natural finishes in birch, pine, poplar and beech. Alternatively, our engineered range offers veneers, laminates and melamine finishes.
By combining our acoustic knowledge with joinery expertise we can supply a broad range of specifications and application requirements.
Birch plywood is ideal for sports areas due to its strength and impact resistance
Machining Patterns
We know every project has a different visual and acoustic requirement - requiring both minimum open areas and maximum perforation sizes. We offer a range of standard profiles to cover most project requirements. With our cutting edge machinery we can offer bespoke patterns to suit any specialist need.
Code: H6-16
Code: H6-18.75
Code: H8-16
Code: H8-18.75
Hole Diameter: 6mm
Centres: 16mm
Estimated Open Area: 11%
Hole Diameter: 6mm
Centres: 18.75mm
Estimated Open Area: 8%
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Centres: 16mm
Estimated Open Area: 20%
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Centres: 18.75mm
Estimated Open Area: 14%
Code: H8-16s
Code: H12-32
Code: H20-32
Code: SS8-16
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Centres: 16mm staggered
Estimated Open Area: 10%
Hole Diameter: 12mm
Centres: 32mm
Estimated Open Area: 11%
Hole Diameter: 20mm
Centres: 32mm
Estimated Open Area: 30%
Slot Width: 8mm
Centres: 16mm
Slot Length: 108mm
Code: SS8-32
Code: CS3-16
Code: CS3-32
Bespoke
Slot Width 8mm
Centres: 32mm
Slot Length: 108mm
Face Groove: 3mm
Reverse Perforation: 8mm
Centres: 16mm
Face Groove: 3mm
Reverse Perforation: 10mm
Centres: 32mm
Call to discuss
bespoke layouts
Bespoke
Machining Patterns
We know every project has a different visual and acoustic requirement - requiring both minimum open areas and maximum perforation sizes. We offer a range of standard profiles to cover most project requirements. With our cutting edge machinery we can offer bespoke patterns to suit any specialist need.
Code: H6-16
Hole Diameter: 6mm
Centres: 16mm
Estimated Open Area: 11%
Code: H6-18.75
Hole Diameter: 6mm
Centres: 18.75mm
Estimated Open Area: 8%
Code: H8-16
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Centres: 16mm
Estimated Open Area: 20%
Code: H8-18.75
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Centres: 18.75mm
Estimated Open Area: 14%
Code: H8-16s
Hole Diameter: 8mm
Centers: 16mm staggered
Estimated Open Area: 10%
Code: H12-32
Hole Diameter: 12mm
Centres: 32mm
Estimated Open Area: 11%
Code: H20-32
Hole Diameter: 20mm
Centres: 32mm
Estimated Open Area: 30%
Code: SS8-16
Slot Width: 8mm
Centres: 16mm
Slot Length: 108mm
Code: SS8-32
Slot Width: 8mm
Centres: 32mm
Slot Length: 108mm
Code: CS3-16
Face Groove: 3mm
Reverse Perf: 8mm
Centres: 16mm
Code: SS8-32
Sloth Width: 8mm
Centres: 32mm
Slot Length: 108mm
Contact us to discuss
bespoke machining
Bespoke
Panels
Birch Plywood
European birch throughout plywood. A plain, light coloured panel with excellent strength. High quality face veneers produced to an environmentally friendly standard.
Face Grades
B Grade: high quality grade that presents a clean face with few natural variations minimal plugs/patches. Limited availability.
Fine-Stipe: Birch core overlaid with strip birch veneers to provide a clean, plug free and knot free face.
BB grade: unseen, reverse panel side with plugs/patches and other variations permitted.
Our Birch Plywood Specifications Page has more details on face grading rules.
Popular applications are Sports Halls, Lecture Theatres, Reception Areas and Retail Spaces.
Decorative Pine Plywood
European pine plywood
An attractive, decorative panel
Expertly specified and manufactured
High grade rotary cut faces
Carefully made core construction
Face: I grade
No filler and minimal plugs
Reverse: II grade
More rustic, allowing knots, plugs and filler
Poplar plywood
Decorative & constructional
Lighter weight panel - less dense than birch or pine
Plain & neutral faces
One-piece rotary cut faces
No plugs or open defects
Face: A grade
Single rotary cut veneer, no plugs or filler
Minimal discolouration
Reverse: B grade
Allows for some small knots and discolouration
Beech faced plywood
Decorative & constructional
Tight-grained face veneer
Eucalyptus core construction
Plain & neutral faces
One-piece rotary cut faces
No plugs or open defects
Face: A grade
Single rotary cut veneer, no plugs or filler
Minimal discolouration
Reverse: B grade
Allows for some small knots and discolouration
Poplar Plywood
Beech Faced Plywood
We veneer onto plywood or MDF
Our standard range offers a cost-effective option and is shown below. Finished by our veneering factory, each of our veneer options are carefully selected to meet customer requirements. For projects requiring consistent colour and grain pattern between panels we offer a selection service where veneers are expertly matched by hand.
From original concept to final production, we ensure all parties are happy and expectations are exceeded.
Popular applications include Lecture Theatres, Hotel Lobby and Reception, Meeting Rooms, Offices.
Euro Oak
Quarter Cut
Euro Oak
Crown Cut
White Oak
Quarter Cut
Red Oak
Crown Cut
Pippy Oak
Crown Cut
Character Oak
Random Matched
Bronze Oak
Crown Cut
Smoked Oak
Quarter Cut
Ash
Crown Cut
Ash
Quarter Cut
Birch
Rotary Cut
White Beech
Crown Cut
Real Wood Veneers
Textured Oak Crown
Embossed Surface
Textured Oak Quarter
Embossed Surface
Textured Oak Rustic
Embossed Surface
Textured Oak Smoked
Embossed Surface
Oak Grey 1
Dyed Veneer
Oak EV Silver
Engineered Veneer
Oak Silvered Flakey
Dyed Veneer
Oak Brown 1
Dyed Veneer
Oak Black 1
Dyed Veneer
Oak EV Black 1
Engineered Veneer
Oak EV Black 2
Engineered Veneer
Eucalyptus Grey 1
Dyed, Figured & Iridescent
Eucalyptus Grey 2
Dyed, Figured & Iridescent
Eucalyptus Grey 3
Dyed, Figured & Iridescent
Eucalyptus Grey 4
Dyed, Figured & Iridescent
Eucalyptus Grey 5
Dyed Veneer
Eucalyptus Silvered
Dyed, Figured & Iridescent
Eucalyptus Smoked 1
Dyed Veneer
Eucalyptus Smoked 2
Dyed Veneer
Olive Ash Crown
Crown Cut
Olive Ash Quarter
Quarter Cut
Ash Pastel
Dyed, Crown Cut
Ash Grey 1
Dyed, Crown Cut
Ash Grey 2
Dyed, Crown Cut
Ash Grey 3
Dyed, Crown Cut
Ash Textured Grey
Embossed Surface
Ash Brown
Dyed, Crown Cut
Ash Black Brown
Dyed, Crown Cut
Ash Black
Dyed, Crown Cut
Koto Grey 1
Dyed, Quarter Cut
Koto Grey 2
Dyed, Quarter Cut
Tulipwood Grey 1
Dyed, Crown Cut
Tulipwood Grey 2
Dyed, Crown Cut
Onyx
Engineered Veneer
Ebony EV
Engineered Veneer
Ebony
Natural Veneer
Chestnut Crown
Crown Cut
Chestnut Quarter
Quarter Cut
Lebanon Cedar
Crown Cut
Grey Elm
Crown Cut
Red Elm
Crown Cut
Larch
Crown Cut
Smoked Larch
Dyed, Quarter Cut
Santos Rosewood
Crown Cut
Rosewood EV
Engineered Veneer
Birds Eye Maple
Natural Veneer
Bamboo Natural
Plain Pressed
Bamboo Carbonised
Plain Pressed
Oregon Pine
Quarter Cut
Wenge Crown
Crown Cut
Wenge Quarter
Quarter Cut
Louro Preto
Crown Cut
Louro Faia Smoked
Quarter Cut, Fumed
Tineo Quarter
Quarter Cut
Engineered Veneers (EV)
EV is poplar or basswood timber, stained to mimic other species
For projects requiring a very consistent finish with limited variation allowed on the specification
Hundreds of styles available
Laminates
Panel Sizes
As most projects are bespoke, we can offer any cut-size you require
To reduce wastage and unnecessary cost, we suggest the majority of panels are made up from the sizes below
All panel edges are trimmed first to improve dimensional tolerances, ensuring uniformity and straightness over a wide span of panels
As most projects are bespoke, we can offer any cut-size you require
To reduce wastage and unnecessary cost, we suggest the majority of panels are made up from the sizes below
All panel edges are trimmed first to improve dimensional tolerances, ensuring uniformity and straightness over a wide span of panels
* 1600mm is the maximum width for machined or perforated panels
Solid MDF core panels can be offered up to 3600 x 1800
High pressure laminate bonded to plywood or fibreboard.
Robust and consistent finish.
Hundreds of options:
- Plain colours
- Wood-grain
- Stone effect
- Metals
.
Plywood/MDF
Plywood
MDF
MDF
Original Size
2440 x 1220
1525 x 3050
3050 x 1220
3660 x 1830
Full Size
2400 x 1200
1500 x 3000
3000 x 1200
3600 x 1600*
Half Size 1
1200 x 1200
1500 x 1500
1500 x 1200
1800 x 1600*
Half Size 2
2400 x 600
750 x 3000
3000 x 600
3600 x 800
Quarter Size
1200 x 600
750 x 1500
1500 x 600
1800 x 800
Panels
Birch Plywood
European birch throughout plywood. A plain, light coloured panel with excellent strength. High quality face veneers produced to an environmentally friendly standard.
Face Grades
B Grade: high quality grade that presents a clean face with few natural variations minimal plugs/patches. Limited availability.
Fine-Stipe: Birch core overlaid with strip birch veneers to provide a clean, plug free and knot free face.
BB grade: unseen, reverse panel side with plugs/patches and other variations permitted.
Our Birch Plywood Specifications Page has more details on face grading rules.
Popular applications are Sports Halls, Lecture Theatres, Reception Areas and Retail Spaces.
Decorative
Pine Plywood
European pine plywood
An attractive, decorative panel
Expertly specified and manufactured
High grade rotary cut faces
Carefully made core construction
Face: I grade
No filler and minimal plugs
Reverse: II grade
More rustic, allowing knots, plugs and filler
Poplar plywood
Decorative & constructional
Lighter weight panel - less dense than birch or pine
Plain & neutral faces
One-piece rotary cut faces
No plugs or open defects
Face: A grade
Single rotary cut veneer, no plugs or filler
Minimal discolouration
Reverse: B grade
Allows for some small knots and discolouration
Beech faced plywood
Decorative & constructional
Tight-grained face veneer
Eucalyptus core construction
Plain & neutral faces
One-piece rotary cut faces
No plugs or open defects
Face: A grade
Single rotary cut veneer, no plugs or filler
Minimal discolouration
Reverse: B grade
Allows for some small knots and discolouration
Poplar Plywood
Beech Faced Plywood
We veneer onto plywood or MDF
Our standard range offers a cost-effective option and is shown below. Finished by our veneering factory, each of our veneer options are carefully selected to meet customer requirements. For projects requiring consistent colour and grain between panels we offer a selection service where veneers are expertly matched by hand.
From original concept to final production, we will ensure all parties are happy and expectations are exceeded.
Popular applications include Lecture Theatres, Hotel Lobby and Reception, Meeting Rooms, Offices.
Euro Oak
Quarter Cut
Euro Oak
Crown Cut
White Oak
Quarter Cut
Red Oak
Crown Cut
Pippy Oak
Crown Cut
Character Oak
Random Matched
Bronze Oak
Crown Cut
Smoked Oak
Quarter Cut
Ash
Crown Cut
Ash
Quarter Cut
Birch
Rotary Cut
White Beech
Crown Cut
Real Wood Veneers
Textured Oak
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Embossed Surface
Textured & Ridged
Textured Oak Rustic
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Embossed Surface
Textured & Ridged
Textured Oak Smoked
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Embossed Surface
Textured & Ridged
Oak Grey 1
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Quarter Cut
Oak Silvered Flakey
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Quarter Cut
Oak Brown 1
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Quarter Cut
Eucalyptus Grey 1
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Figured
High Iridescence
Eucalyptus Grey 2
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Figured
High Iridescence
Eucalyptus Grey 3
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Figured
High Iridescence
Eucalyptus Silvered
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Figured
High Iridescence
Koto Grey 1
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Quarter Cut
Some Iridescence
Koto Grey 2
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Quarter Cut
Tulipwood Grey 1
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Tulipwood Grey 2
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Olive Ash
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Ash Pastel
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Ash Grey 1
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Ash Grey 2
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Ash Grey 3
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Ash Brown
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Ash Black Brown
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Ash Black
Natural Veneer
Dyed
Crown Cut
Onyx
Engineered Veneer
"Crown Cut" Pattern
Ebony EV
Engineered Veneer
Ebony
Natural Veneer
Chestnut
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Chestnut
Natural Veneer
Quarter Cut
Lebanon Cedar
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Grey Elm
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Red Elm
Natural Veneer
Crown Cut
Engineered Veneers (EV)
EV is poplar or basswood timber, stained to mimic other species. For projects requiring a very consistent finish with limited variation allowed on the specification.
Hundreds of styles available
Laminates
Panel Sizes
As most projects are bespoke
we can offer any cut-size you require
To reduce wastage and unnecessary cost, we suggest the majority of panels are made up from the sizes below
All panel edges are trimmed first to improve dimensional tolerances, ensuring uniformity and straightness over a wide span of panels
| Plywood / MDF | Panel Sizes |
|---|---|
| Original Size | 2440 x 1220 |
| Full Size | 2400 x 1200 |
| Half Size 1 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Half Size 2 | 2400 x 600 |
| Quarter Size | 1200 x 600 |
| Plywood | Panel Sizes |
|---|---|
| Original Size | 1525 x 3050 |
| Full Size | 1500 x 3000 |
| Half Size 1 | 1500 x 1500 |
| Half Size 2 | 750 x 3000 |
| Quarter Size | 750 x 1500 |
| MDF | Panel Sizes |
|---|---|
| Original Size | 3050 x 1220 |
| Full Size | 3000 x 1200 |
| Half Size 1 | 1500 x 1200 |
| Half Size 2 | 3000 x 600 |
| Quarter Size | 1500 x 600 |
| MDF | Panel Sizes |
|---|---|
| Original Size | 3660 x 1830 |
| Full Size | 3600 x 1600* |
| Half Size 1 | 1800 x 1600* |
| Half Size 2 | 3600 x 800 |
| Quarter Size | 1800 x 800 |
* 1600mm is the maximum width
for machined or perforated panels
Solid MDF core panels can be offered
up to 3600 x 1800
Laminated plywood or fibreboard
Hundreds of options:
- Plain colours
- Wood-grain
- Stone effect
- Metals
Finishing
Detailing
Fire Rated Maintaining Lacquer
Contra-Burn® lacquer is offered in a matt finish to provide a natural touch.
This maintains the EN13501-1 fire rated standard that is required in most new projects.
Matt or gloss high strength lacquer provides a tactile finish to enhance and protect the panel.
Standard Lacquer
Acoustic Fleece
Edges
Borders
A black viscose / polyester sheet bonded to the reverse
Fibre-glass free, 180 microns, weighing 50g/m2
Flame retarding class B1
Offered square edged as standard
Loose tongue & groove or chamfered available on request
Factory finishing of edges available if required
50mm borders is the default size
Uniform border widths across different panel sizes create a visually pleasing finish
Solid Panels
Fixing
Battens
Laboratory Measurement of
Random Incidence Sound Absorption to BS EN ISO 354:2003
Tests & Standards
We can supply plain panels to compliment and contrast the acoustic panels.
These panels will be the same production as the perforated panels and undergo the same finishing process to ensure consistency of colour, sheen and texture.
On larger scale projects, we can offer contrasting solid panels to provide a visual break. This could be melamine, veneered or painted finishes.
Screws
Using a stainless steel screw and washer on the border edge of the panels at 300mm centres (24 fixings on outer border). This method makes a feature of the fixing and ideal if panels need removing to access ME services.
Pinning
Using a lost head nail to secure directly into supporting studwork behind at 300mm centres across all areas of the panels. This method provides a clearer face and a permanent fixing method.
Aluminium Split Battens
A heavy-duty and robust split batten ideal for sports hall or heavy traffic areas where an accessible panel is required.
Timber
40-45mm thick. Standard construction CE marked timbers are generally used working to industry standard timber subframe requirements. This can be supplied as square or to a split batten detail to offer hidden fixing.
Machined Plywood
18mm thick Contra-Burn treated plywood. Best of both worlds: thin and strong, but lightweight and eco-friendly.
Empty Room T1
Empty Room T2
Temperature 17.8 degrees C
Temperature 17.4 degrees C
Humidity 65%RH
Humidity 71%RH
Pressure 1013 mbar
Pressure 1013 mbar
Mounting Method A
Sample Area: 11.91 m2
Chamber Volume: 300m3
Finishing
Detailing
Fire Rated Maintaining Lacquer
Contra-Burn® lacquer is offered in a matt finish to provide a natural touch.
This maintains the EN13501-1 fire rated standard that is required in most new projects.
Matt or gloss high strength lacquer provides a tactile finish to enhance and protect the panel.
Standard Lacquer
Acoustic Fleece
Edges
Borders
A black viscose / polyester sheet bonded to the reverse
Fibre-glass free, 180 microns, weighing 50g/m2
Flame retarding class B1
Offered square edged as standard
Loose tongue & groove or chamfered available on request
Factory finishing of edges available if required
Specify uniform border widths across different panel sizes for a visually pleasing finish
Solid Panels
Fixing
Battens
Laboratory Measurement
of Random Incidence
Sound Absorption to
BS EN ISO 354:2003
Tests & Standards
We can supply plain panels to compliment and contrast the acoustic panels.
These panels will be the same production as the perforated panels and undergo the same finishing process to ensure consistency of colour, sheen and texture.
On larger scale projects, we can offer contrasting solid panels to provide a visual break. This could be melamine, veneered or painted finishes.
Screws
Using a stainless steel screw and washer on the border edge of the panels at 300mm centres (24 fixings on outer border). This method makes a feature of the fixing and ideal if panels need removing to access ME services.
Pinning
Using a lost head nail to secure directly into supporting studwork behind at 300mm centres across all areas of the panels. This method provides a clearer face and a permanent fixing method.
Aluminium Split Battens
A heavy-duty and robust split batten ideal for sports hall or heavy traffic areas where an accessible panel is required.
Timber
40-45mm thick. Standard construction CE marked timbers are generally used working to industry standard timber subframe requirements. This can be supplied as square or to a split batten detail to offer hidden fixing.
Machined Plywood
18mm thick Contra-Burn treated plywood.
Best of both worlds: thin and strong, but lightweight and cost-friendly.
Empty Room
T1
Empty Room
T2
Temperature 17.8 Celsius
Temperature 17.4 Celsius
Humidity
65%RH
Humidity
71%RH
Pressure
1013 mbar
Pressure
1013 mbar
Mounting Method A
Sample Area: 11.91 m2
Chamber Volume:
300m3
0.68
0.95
2500
-
315
2.75
6.44
-
400
6.57
630
1600
0.98
80*
6.06
2.59
1.01
8.00
4.83
-
2000
1.00
3.08
5.56
160
5.40
.
T2
Sec
4.08
63*
7.24
0.78
-
.
T1
Sec
2.37
500
0.17
5.21
3.10
0.67
-
200
7.35
0.60
4.90
2.49
-
0.87
0.61
-
3.14
1.07
0.41
-
-
-
0.85
2.94
0.78
0.90
3.07
-
0.08
1.19
8.04
4.50
0.84
4000
0.46
-
1000
2.65
0.73
3.49
1.46
6.24
n/a
3.29
0.55
1.47
1250
-
4.19
50*
5000
4.22
0.55
250
Test 3
-
7.14
6300*
1.90
2.34
0.80
3.02
0.24
4.06
2.64
.
Freq
Hz
-
2.92
8.41
3150
800
Practical
Absorb
Coeff. #
.
Absorb
Coeff.
1.07
0.58
-
0.61
4.72
6.11
8.10
125
2.25
5.92
0.60
0.68
0.62
100
0.50
1.07
1.86
8000*
10000*
n/a
Test 3
-
.
T2
Sec
4.83
315
2500
2000
50*
-
3.02
2.65
-
0.41
3.14
4.08
3.08
-
8000*
-
0.80
2.25
3.08
-
1.47
3.14
4.19
-
5.21
250
8000*
2000
n/a
125
-
3.29
1600
2.65
-
1.01
4.90
6.06
0.41
0.62
1.86
0.46
6.57
1000
-
1.46
0.60
0.60
.
T1
Sec
-
-
4.19
0.58
63*
400
0.98
2.64
2.37
6.57
10000*
6300*
63*
n/a
1.01
1.19
1000
0.73
0.60
-
-
0.85
2.25
630
1.86
2.49
4000
3.10
-
-
-
0.78
0.67
0.08
0.95
-
4.72
0.55
0.17
4.06
1.07
8.41
-
1.07
n/a
4.22
5000
2.49
0.61
.
Freq
Hz
Test 3
50*
8.10
2.92
0.67
0.24
-
125
630
.
Absorb
Coeff.
-
100
400
1.47
-
6.44
5.21
0.78
1.07
315
1.07
.
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Coeff.
5.92
4.50
3.49
-
4.90
8.10
Practical
Absorb
Coeff. #
6.24
0.90
7.14
-
0.55
-
100
n/a
6.44
5.56
0.84
0.58
3150
2.94
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-
1.07
0.85
7.24
0.98
0.61
.
Freq
Hz
Practical
Absorb
Coeff. #
800
3.10
0.84
1.90
3.02
0.61
4000
2.59
6.11
0.55
3150
4.83
10000*
1600
160
2.75
2.92
0.17
8.41
0.08
8.00
3.07
1.90
5.56
1250
4.50
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800
6.24
-
4.72
1.00
1.07
500
250
2.34
7.14
200
-
0.87
8.04
5.40
6.06
0.46
0.78
0.50
0.24
3.29
5.92
5.40
4.22
1.46
5000
0.95
1.19
-
0.90
-
2.59
160
2.75
3.07
0.62
.
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2.34
200
.
T2
Sec
-
2500
4.06
2.94
0.80
0.50
500
7.24
2.37
8.04
0.60
0.87
80*
0.68
3.49
-
4.08
1250
0.68
0.68
0.55
0.78
0.61
0.68
2.64
6.11
6300*
7.35
7.35
8.00
0.73
Sound Absorption
Independently tested standard perforations to meet BS 8233:2014. We work with clients, architects and designers to achieve the acoustic rating and visual aesthetics required for the project.
Acoustic absorption is achieved by sound waves passing through the open area in our panels and baffled by the acoustic fleece behind. Our standard range of machining patterns achieves a high Class C rating (with potential for a higher rating using bespoke machining or additional insulation behind the panels)
ISO 11654:1997 Acoustics – Sound absorbers for use in buildings – Rating of sound absorption
Testing terminology - BS EN ISO 354:2003 Acoustics. Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
The material’s ability to absorb sound is generally presented with absorption coefficients measured in different frequencies. This means in practice that one material has a number of different absorption coefficients based on frequencies.
When specifying a suitable absorption class for each product, a product is first measured according to EN ISO 354:2003. The result from this test is an absorption curve, which declares absorption coefficients for each frequency used in the test.
Fire Retardancy
When looking at a project the risk of fire is a key focus point for any design. With the harmonized standards of BS EN 13501 construction products are classified dependent upon their risk, with A being non combustible and F being flammable.
Within every build there is a requirement to meet a minimum standard with a requirement of Euro Class B in most non residential projects such as sports halls and education facilities. This is also combined with a minimum standard for smoke graded from 0-3 and flaming droplets graded from 0-3.
Due to our experience within the fire retardancy market we can offer over 90% of our panel options to Euro B-s2,d0 where fire protection is required. Our system is independently tested and we can offer compatible finishing coatings to offer a product that will last the test of time.
The standard will be displayed as Euro B-s1,d0
Fire Classification Details
Panels
Every panel we supply is subject to a wide range of testing requirements including:
Environmental Rating
All boards comply to both EUTR and UKTR requirements and where required can be offered as FSC or PEFC certified.
Board Structure
This includes a declaration of performance from the producing mill and contains key information such as glue type, board strength, board density and use class.
Face Grades
We offer our panels with defined face grades, these meet set standards in terms of appearance and have guidelines on allowable natural defects such as knots, fillers and colour variation.
Additional Services
For over 25 years we have supplied acoustic sheet material to the market. We know that service and experience is just as important as the high quality product supplied for your project.
Please speak to our team for further information on:
Project Discussions
Arrange an online video call with our team to discuss your project in detail - including budgets, timescale and specification.
Project Specification
Discuss your requirements in detail with our team who can advise on options and provide feedback on NBS specification.
Take-Off
Our team can review details with you to provide support when reviewing requirements.
Technical
Draw on our broad knowledge of panel products & timber. Our team can discuss technical aspects of your project including fixing and finishing details.
Specialist Packing
Part labelling - numbered as per your elevations for easy installation.
Sequential packing / elevation separation - packed in order of installation sequence to help with project scheduling.
Bespoke Supply Service
FORS, CLOCS, multi-drop JIT deliveries - our team can meet your site delivery requirements.
αw
1.00-0.95-0.90
0.85-0.80
0.75-0.70-0.65-0.60
0.55-0.50-0.45-0.35-0.30
0.25-0.20-0.15
0.10-0.05-0.00
Zero represents no absorption
Sound Absorption Class
A
B
C
D
E
Not Classified
A1
A2-s1,d0
B-s1,d0
B-s2,d0
B-s3,d0
C-s1,d0
C-s2,d0
C-s3,d0
D-s1,d0
D-s2,d0
D-s3,d0
E-d2
F
Non Combustible
Mineral based products or those with very low organic content
Low Combustibility
Organic products with high levels of additives to resist fire
Difficult Combustion
Fire retardant organic materials
Medium Combustion
Organic products protect from flame or self-extinguishing
Flammable or unclassified
Euro
B
Combustibility
Smoke
Droplets
s1
d0
-
4.72
5.21
4.08
0.17
n/a
4.90
6.11
7.24
8.04
7.35
8.00
8.41
8.10
7.14
6.24
4.50
4.19
4.22
3.49
3.02
3.07
2.75
2.49
2.37
0.24
0.41
0.46
0.62
0.84
0.85
0.98
1.07
1.07
-
-
1.00
-
-
0.50
-
-
0.90
50*
63*
80*
100
125
160
200
1000
1250
1600
8000*
1.47
1.90
2.59
3.29
4.06
4.83
5.40
5.92
6.44
6.57
6.06
5.56
1.19
1.46
1.86
2.25
2.65
2.94
3.08
3.14
3.10
2.92
2.64
2.34
0.78
0.73
0.67
0.61
0.55
0.55
0.58
0.61
0.68
0.78
0.87
1.01
n/a
-
-
0.60
-
-
0.60
-
-
0.80
-
-
10000*
1.07
0.95
0.68
-
4000
5000
2000
2500
6300*
3150
250
315
400
500
630
800
0.08
.
Freq
Hz
.
T1
Sec
.
T2
Sec
.
Absorb
Coeff.
Practical
Absorb
Coeff. #
Test 3
αw 0.70 (LM)
Class C to EN ISO 11654:1997
NCR 0.80
calculated to ASTMC 423-01
* denotes frequencies outside the range
covered by BS EN ISO 354:2003
T1 - empty room reverberation time
T2 - room reverberation time with sample
# Practical absorption coefficient
BS EN ISO 11654:1997