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Gyptone
A unique combination
Acoustics and aesthetics
The creative solution
for modern performance
ceilings
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Total systems
ECSURE
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Performance warranty
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In addition to the
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performance warranty
that comes with every British Gypsum
component, all British Gypsum
proprietary systems now benefit from
SpecSure, our ground-breaking
lifetime system warranty that supports
and protects the integrity of our market
leading drywall systems from
specification to installation. Arteco
ceilings are no exception. It is this
guaranteed performance that continues
to convince professional specifiers to
choose our products and systems above
all others for their entire internal lining
solutions.
Technical support
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Gyptone
The Gyptone range of perforated,
pre-finished gypsum tiles, planks and
boards offers a high performance and
outstanding quality ceiling while still
providing limitless design options for
the interiors of a wide variety of
buildings.
Sound attenuating
Sound absorbing
Class 0 / Euroclass A2
RH70
Creative freedom
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The Gyptone range of boards brings a new creative freedom to ceiling and wall lining design, whether the concept calls for
sweeping yet elegant links between open areas or for a simple, natural transition between rooms. Gyptones attractive boards
for flat or curved surfaces can be decorated and redecorated without affecting acoustic performance, and add gypsums fire
safety and durability to a true aesthetic appeal. Gyptone QUATTRO 41, 45, 46 and 47 boards are supplied with tapers on all four
edges for a superior finish.
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
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QUATTRO 47 board LINE 7 Curve board
50
Dn,c dB
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LINE 6 board
80 440 160 80 40
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
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Gyptone
Access Panels
Gyptones comprehensive range of
ceiling boards now encompasses
specially developed access panels
which allow easy access to the service
area behind the suspended ceiling.
Product information
Gyptone access panels are delivered as
an assembled kit, to match the board
design being installed.
Dimensions
350mm x 350mm
Perforations
Gyptone access panels are supplied to
match board designs:
- Arteco Gyptone LINE 6
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 41
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 45
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 46
- Arteco Gyptone QUATTRO 47
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Gyptone POINT 12
planks
SIXTO
The Gyptone range of suspended ceiling tiles and planks provides interior designers with an innovative and exciting combination
of design and performance, and with limitless options for building interiors.
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
Dn,c dB
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QUATTRO 20 tile QUATTRO 22 tile
32.25
32.25 126 283.5
Dn,c dB
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BASE 33 Plank LINE 8 Plank POINT 15 Plank
178 95 55 34
25 31
Dn,c dB
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QUATTRO 55 Plank
119
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Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Edge profiles
6.25mm
6.25mm
12.5
35gr 5.0 3.5
mm mm
Technical information
Limitations building materials and systems as Tests have been carried out to
Gyptone tiles, planks and boards are required by Section 6 of the Health and BS EN 20354: 1993 and ISO 354: 1985
unsuitable for use in areas subject to Safety at Work Act 1974. However, in with a range of plenum depths.
continuously damp or humid designing and installing systems
Increased levels of sound absorption
conditions or subjected to incorporating British Gypsum products,
can be achieved by including Isover
temperatures consistently above 49C. full consideration must be taken of the
glass mineral wool over the back of the
They can be exposed to freezing legal requirements of:
ceiling.
temperatures without risk of damage. 1 Manual Handling Operations
Regulations. The single figure rating practical sound
Standards
2 Construction (Design and absorption coefficients w , shown in
All British Gypsum ceiling products are
Management) Regulations. tables on pages 4 - 12 are calculated in
manufactured under management
3 Control of Substances Hazardous to accordance with EN ISO 11654: 1997.
systems which have been
Health Regulations (COSHH). The Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC )
independently audited and certified as
conforming with ISO 9001: 2000. Product Data Sheets (giving product figures shown in tables on pages 4 - 12,
safety, handling and storage details) are calculated in accordance with
All Arteco Gyptone products conform
are available from: ASTM C423 -90a: 1992.
to BS EN 14190: 2005 Gypsum
www.british-gypsum.com. Sound attenuation
plasterboard from reprocessing -
requirements and test methods. Reaction to fire Gyptone SIXTO, QUATTRO, POINT and LINE
The exposed surface of Gyptone are perforated tiles, planks and boards
Products can be installed in accordance
tiles, planks and boards achieve Class 0 with an integral acoustic tissue
with relevant British Standards, in
rating when tested to BS 476: Parts 6 and 7. designed to provide sound absorption
particular, reference should be made
within the area they are installed.
to BS 8290: 1991 - Suspended ceilings, Under Building Regulations Part B 2000
Where room-to- room sound insulation
which is published in 3 parts: -Amendment 2002, the exposed
is required, the sound attenuation
surfaces of Gyptone tiles, planks and
Part 1: Code of Practice for Design Dncw can be increased to 39dB with the
boards are designated Euroclass A2.
Part 2: Specification for performance inclusion of 100mm Isover General
of components and assemblies Gyptone ceilings provide good fire Purpose Roll over the back of the
Part 3: Code of Practice for installation performance owing to the unique ceiling. Alternatively, other design
and maintenance. behaviour of the non-combustible considerations can be adopted, such as
gypsum core when subjected to high extending adjoining partitions into the
Environment
temperatures. ceiling void or installing a plenum
Gyptone tiles, planks and boards
Gypsum board is designated a material barrier.
are suitable for use under normal
occupancy conditions. Buildings in of limited combustibility within Gyptone BASE is an unperforated
which Gyptone is used should be dry, Building Regulations 1991. product and has been tested to
glazed and enclosed, with Acoustic performance BS EN 20140-9: 1994 for room-to-room
environmental conditions of no Sound absorption sound insulation.
greater than 70% relative humidity at Gyptone SIXTO, QUATTRO, POINT and LINE All products quote a System Reference.
10-20C. provide sound absorption when used in This is a unique number we allocate to
Handling and storage conjunction with an air space behind the all products and systems that references
British Gypsum fully accepts its ceiling. all the latest substantiations we hold.
responsibilities as a supplier of By quoting these figures on enquiries
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about the system, we are able to give
you the most accurate and up to date
advice and information.
Sitework
Installation
Gyptone boards are fixed using the
CasoLine MF, GypLyner or CasoLine
CURVE systems. A range of access panels
Fixtures
Spot lights and downlighters are best
located in Gyptone BASE or in the
unperforated zones of other Gyptone
designs.
Maintenance
Gyptone can be cleaned using a damp
cloth. Most standard mild detergents
can be used.
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Gyproc, Thistle, Gypframe, Glasroc and Arteco are all registered trade names of BPB United Kingdom Limited. Isover is a registered trade name of Saint-Gobain.
British Gypsum reserves the right to revise product specifications without notice. The information in this document was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. It is the users responsibility to
ensure that it remains current prior to use.
The information in this document is for guidance only and should not be read in isolation. Users should read and familiarise themselves with all the information contained in this document and ensure that they are fully
conversant with the products and systems being used, before subsequent specification or installation.
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