Design and technique
Product description
Gyptone BIG is a gypsum based acoustic ceiling
with high design value since no joints are visible.
The ceiling can be used for many applications like
schools, oces and commercial settings. Gyptone
BIG is screw mounted and non-demountable. The
product is subject to full recycling as raw material
for new plaster boards.
Gyptone BIG is available with perforated and
non-perforated surface. Thickness is 12.5 mm
and the format is 1200 x 2400 mm and
900 x 2700 mm.
Surfaces
The plasterboard surface is subject to paint
treatment after installation. Treatment is to
be executed with a roller as spray painting will
impair the acoustic performance. Joints are to
be filled, sanded and painted, c.f. page 3.
Plenum height
Minimum and maximum plenum heights with GK
system in one level is to be found on page 7.
Fire resistance
A2-s1, d0.
Loading
Maximum point load is 3 kg. If higher loading is
needed the intallations are to be fixed to the slab
above with dedicated suspensions.
Stability
Gyptone BIG system is to be installed and used
in rooms with relative humidity not exceeding
permanently 70% or temperatures exceeding
45 degrees celcius. Gyptone BIG can be curved
(dry) to minimum 6 meters radius if installed on
preshaped framing.
Weight
Gyptone BIG Base = 9 kg/m
2
Other Gyptone BIG products = 8 kg/m
2
Cleaning
Can be cleaned with a damp cloth depending
on the final surface treatment. Do not use
detergents.
Maintenance
Damages on edges or surfaces can be repaired
by filling and painting.
Accessories
For inspection above install Gyptone Access
Panels into Gyptone BIG Boards. Find more
information in installation manual for Gyptone
Access Panel.
BIG™
Installation manual
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