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Barrisol Ecology

Barrisol Ecology

Barrisol Ecology

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the ecological benefits and technical specifications of Barrisol® stretch ceilings, emphasizing their suitability for sustainable construction and environmental preservation.

Ecological Features
Barrisol® stretch ceilings are designed for 100% ecological construction, ideal for green buildings. They are based on five criteria: site, water, energy, materials, and the interior environment. The 'Recycled' line is made from recycled Barrisol sheets, contributing to sustainable development.

Aesthetic and Performance
The recycled sheets are available in four colors and can have round or square perforations to optimize acoustics. They are 100% recyclable and made from 50% recycled materials and 50% virgin PVC.

Technical Information
The sheets have a fire classification of M1 in France and Bs2 d0 in Europe. They are lightweight, with a width of 200 cm and a weight of 240 g/m². The material is durable, with a lifespan exceeding 20 years, and is resistant to breakage and tearing.

Advantages of Barrisol®
  • 100% recyclable and reusable in other products.
  • Uses 20 times fewer resources compared to traditional materials.
  • Washable and does not require painting.
  • Easy to install and remove without damage.
  • No water used in production, no CFC or HCFC emissions, and cadmium-free.
  • Meets European and US standards for safety and environmental impact.


Environmental Impact
Barrisol® ceilings significantly reduce resource use, waste, and energy consumption compared to conventional ceilings. They are lightweight, reducing transportation costs and fuel consumption.

Durability and Maintenance
Barrisol® ceilings have a lifespan of over 20 years, requiring no regular renovation and generating almost no waste during installation and production.

Testing and Compliance
The materials have been tested for smoke and toxicity according to international standards, meeting the criteria for use as wall and ceiling surfaces.

Conclusion
Barrisol® stretch ceilings offer a sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally friendly solution for modern construction, recommended by leading architectural firms.
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Barrisol Ecology-1

THE ECOLOGICAL STRETCH CEILING

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recycled Presentation These characteristics make them ideal for 100 % ecological construction such as “green buildings”, and are based on 5 criteria: site, water, energy, materials and the interior environment. he ”recycled” Line of Barrisol is another step in the company’s commitment for sustainable development. “The Recycled” sheeting can be installed in buildings certified “sustainable development” and also in all types of construction which contribute to the protection of the environment. Aestheticism and performance The sheets in « The Recycled « line are available in four colors. Round...

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is 100 % recyclable. Re-usable in other kind of products (hose, public benches, various plastic objects). • “The Recycled“ line of sheeting is made from recycled Barrisol® sheets. • Profiles and structures are 100% recyclable. • Uses 20 times fewer resources when compared to classic building materials. • Washable, does not require painting. • Can be taken up and down easily, without damaging the material thus improving accessibility. • More than 20 year life span. • The production process uses no water. • No emission of CFC or HCFC. • Cadmium free. • Packaging materials are 100 % recyclable....

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More than 35 years ago, I began my great adventure of creating the BARRISOL® stretch ceiling. Sensitive and respectful of preserving the environment since my early childhood, I searched for materials to work with that would preserve nature. Since inception, Barrisol has evolved from this very notion-an environmentally sound tool capable of creating stretch ceilings of unprecedented aesthetics. By reducing the use of resources by up to 95% when compared to conventional building practices, I’ve managed to maintain my childhood convictions of preservation while enhancing the architectural world...

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Lightweight ( 180g / m2 ), Barrisol® stretch ceilings are easy to transport. The costs of transportion and Fuel consumption are low. Barrisol® sheets are recyclable, do not need to be painted and their lifespan exceeds 20 years. There is nearly no waste when the ceiling is mounted. reduced packaging diverses natures Other types of ceilings WEIGHT Barrisol® Weight Weight for 10 000 m2 Other types of ceilings Difference : 115 tons of raw material less to cover a same surface of 10 000 m2 “In order to make the world of tomorrow more beautiful, you first need to work to preserve the world today.”

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WASTE Barrisol® Waste generated by installation of 10 000 m² Waste generated by production of material Other types of ceilings Other types of ceilings reduced costs hight need of energy premises are quickly reusable long building occupation Other types of ceilings sorting necessary preserve the environment, rusable as energy source non reusable waste (rubble) Other types of ceilings Other types of ceilings reduced volume significant volume regular renovation lighter vehicles large vehicles more dirt significant fuel consumption more waste less fuel consumed GAINS IN WEIGHT & FUEL

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BARRISOL INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION MSC 61 ( 67 ) 1996 THE INTERNATIONAL CODE FOR APPLICATION OF FIRES TESTS PROCEDURES Appendix 1, Part 2 SMOKE AND TOXICITY TEST Samples of materials were tested for smoke and toxicity generation according to the FMO resolutions, MSC 61 ( 67 ) appendix 1, part 2. The tested samples reached and met the criteria defined for materials used as surface of wall and ceiling as required by the resolution. Note: this document, extracted from the BARRISOL® test “ International Code for Application of Fires Tests Procedures “ is available in its entirety...

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union des fabricants unifab 1H INTERNATIONALE DE LA I www.barrisol.com Ref. B860/0144 - Gyss Imp. - 10 000 ex - 10/2009 - COPYRIGHT © 2009 NORMALU S.A.S. - Tous droits reserves. Creation & Conception: service marketing & communication BARRISOL-NORMALU S.A.S.

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