Ecophon produces top quality acoustic ceiling tiles made of glass wool which provides better sound absorption than a standard mineral fibre tile. Architects and designers look to Ecophon for noise and sound reverberation control in offices, schools and other spaces where the acoustic design of the room affects its function. The tile RCT stocks is from the Ecophon Advantage range. This guide explains what Ecophon tiles are, their features in performance and the reasons they are specified often.
What Ecophon tiles are made of
Ecophon ceiling tiles are manufactured from glass wool Acoustic absorption occurs through a thick construction of non-directional fibers that trap sound and dampen vibrations. The front side has a fully white painted construction, which has a high light reflection, while the rear side is left acoustically open and unpainted so that sound can pass through to the core to be absorbed. In addition to the Ecophon tiles being acoustically effective and very durable, they are completely recyclable, contain no added formaldehyde, and have very low VOC emissions.
Why architects specify Ecophon
The primary reason is related to acoustic performance. In environments where (excessive) reverberation and intelligibility of speech are issues, the difference is clearly audible. This is due to the glass wool having superior sound absorbing qualities compared to standard mineral fibre. Aside from acoustic reasons, specifiers value:
The Ecophon Advantage range
The tile RCT stocks is Ecophon Advantage, a glass wool acoustic tile finished with a smooth white surface. Available with square edge, tegular edge (for a step-recessed look inside a 24mm grid), and microlook edge (for smaller shadow lines inside a 15mm grid). RCT stocks these in 595mm x 595mm and 1195mm x 595mm. It offers Ecophon’s glass wool acoustic absorption in a flexible and economical tile solution for office and commercial interior design.
Ecophon vs standard mineral fibre
The difference in practicality comes from the fact that Ecophon glass wool tiles have specific advantages for appearance and sound absorption tiles, whereas mineral fibre tiles have an all-round performance and better cost efficiency. Ecophon is the go-to for high acoustic performance. For budget-sensitive general commercial environments mineral fibre tiles typically are more cost-effective. Numerous projects integrate both; Ecophon in areas needing sound control and mineral fibre tiles in other zones.
Where Ecophon belongs
Open plan offices, meeting rooms, educational facilities, and other commercial environments where controlling noise is functionally critical, choose Acophon Advantage for areas where acoustics are paramount. It is selected less often in purely budget driven, back-of-house areas where a standard mineral fibre tile is less expensive — Where the acoustic and visual quality is justified, Ecophon earns its place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ecophon ceiling tiles made of?
Due to its dense non-directional fibrous structure, the face of the glass wool offers effective sound absorption while remaining acoustically transparent. Additionally, it reflects light well and offers an attractive finish. It is fully recyclable and does not contain added formaldehyde.
Which Ecophon tile does RCT stock?
The Ecophon Advantage range which is available at RCT includes glass wool acoustic tiles with square, tegular, and microlook edges and come in 595mm x 595mm and 1195mm x 595mm sizes.
What makes Ecophon superior to mineral fibre in terms of acoustics?
Compared to standard mineral fiber, Ecophon glass wool absorbs sound to a greater degree, and hence, in areas where acoustics are critical, the difference is evident. However, for more budget-oriented areas, mineral fiber is still more economical.
Is Ecophon environmentally friendly?
As Ecophon tiles possess no added formaldehyde, have extremely low VOC emissions, and are 100% recyclable, they are beneficial for accomplishing the environmental aims of commercial projects.
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