Wood Panels

Innovative Products make Innovative Projects Above : Ceiling application Product : Prestige ®, Bamboo Caramel veneer, micro perforated Project : BDO Accountants, the Netherlands

Wood Panels from Hunter Douglas are the ideal choice when designing ceilings and walls with a natural look. Design flexibility, outstanding acoustical performance, fire retardant properties and heat insulation creates enhanced interior comfort with a distinctive ambience for the building and WOOD PANELS CLASSIC®, MODERN®, VENEER: ENVIRON-

Wood Panels Unique and living materials Hunter Douglas acoustic panels are ideal for use in auditoriums, conference centres, theatres, schools, restaurants, shops and offices wherever people come together for the purpose of communication. 2 Above : Ceiling application Product : Soundtube ®, Cherry veneer Wood is a unique and living material with a long tradition of superior performance. Using wood veneers creates an efficient, cost effective solution that is also kind to the environment.

Below : Ceiling application Product: System", Beech veneer DESIGN WITH WOOD The consistent look of the wood panels is created by careful selection of the species type, colour and structure to ensure a continuous pattern. The natural growth patterns of each tree can be clearly seen in the veneer, including natural characteristics such as notches and outgrowth. These qualities give Hunter Douglas Wood Panels the accent and character of the product as nature Wood Panels are extremely durable, veneered on both sides with a low formaldehyde chipboard, MDF or plywood core. The wood used to create Hunter...

Seen and not heard SEEN AND NOT HEARD Hunter Douglas Acoustic Wood Panels‚ have been developed by a team of acoustic engineers and designers. The acoustic qualities of each panel solution have been tested according to International Standards. The natural elegance of wood combined with soundproofing, work together to create a restful, safe and comfortable atmosphere without compromising design. 4 Above : Ceiling application Product : Standard ®, Beech veneer Project : Luxor theatre, the Netherlands

Left : Wall application Product : Standard ®, Oregon Pine veneer, red lacquered Project : Luxor theatre, the Netherlands ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE Creating the right level of acoustic comfort is achieved when background noise has been dampened to the maximum without interfering the optimal transmission of speech at short distances. Sound energy Hunter Douglas Wood Panels take care of the desired acoustic level by absorbing and reflecting sound energy. Vibrations cause an air mass to move and sound energy is thus created. Most of the sound energy (1) is able to pass through the panel openings and some...

ACOUSTIC DIAGRAMS The diagrams provide detailed information about the acoustic characteristics of each of the most frequently used models. ␣s Sound absorption coefficient 1.2 ␣w (ISO 11654) 1.0 0.70 0.90 NRC (ASTM-C423) 0.70 0.85 Diameter 0.8 Ø7 Ø9 125 0.52 0.48 250 0.70 0.80 0.6 500 0.77 0.89 0.4 1k 0.74 0.87 2k 0.67 0.83 0.2 4k 0.62 0.81 0.0 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k Values 1/1 octave Frequency ␣s Regular perforation Ø 9 mm: c-t-c 32 mm; 6.2% perforation rate irregular perforation Ø 9 mm: c-t-c 32/16 mm; 12.4% perforation rate Height of the construction: 200 mm Sound absorption coefficient When...

Regular slots, width 7 mm, length 97 mm, c-t-c 24 mm; 21.4% perforation rate ACOUSTIC TESTING With branches in the Netherlands, Germany, France and England, Peutz the area of building physics, sound control and acoustics and conducted numerous tests on Hunter Douglas' acoustic panels including Regular slots, width 7 mm, length 97 mm, c-t-c 32 mm; 16.1% perforation rate Regular slots, width 7 mm, length 97 mm, c-t-c 48 mm; 10.7% perforation rate Irregular slots, width 7 mm, length 97 mm, c-t-c 48 mm; 10.7% perforation rate Irregular slots, width 7 mm, length 97 mm, c-t-c 24 mm; 21.4% perforation...

Classic , Modern , Prestige and System Easy Access ® ® ® ® Hunter Douglas Wood Ceiling Panels, types Classic ®, Modern ®, Prestige ® and System ®, create suspended ceiling systems which offer the space for utilities such as ventilation channels, electricity conduction and computer cabling. 8 Above : Wall and Ceiling application Product : Modern ®, Maple veneer The ceiling also serves to protect these installations and the building skeleton in the event of a fire.

Wood Panels are easy to demount to create access when utilities require maintenance and repairs. The core of the ceiling panels consists of MDF, chipboard or plywood and can be assembled using visible, concealed or half concealed suspension systems. The attention to both the sizing and even edge finish ensures that individual panels can easily be removed from any location without causing damage. Above : Ceiling application Product : Modern ®, Maple veneer Below : Ceiling application Product : System ®, Birch veneer 9

CLASSIC ® WOOD PANEL - ULTIMATE VERSATILITY The preferred choice for architects and ceiling specialists, the Classic ® panel can be erected on a carrying construction profile of T-15 mm or T-24 mm. The side finish with a ‘drop in’ rabbet fixes the panels and produces a relief effect and the carrying construction remains visible as a decorative function. Classic ® wood panels are deliverable with a ‘box grid’ profile which makes it possible to attach billboards, signboards and other information boards to the ceiling. Once assembled the carrying construction and the visible side of the panels form...

Left : Ceiling application Product : Prestige ®, Steamed Maple veneer Project : Capital Tower, Dubai SYSTEM ® WOOD PANEL - THE IDEAL SOLUTION Semi-concealed and fully removable ceiling panels provide complete access to the plenum. The use of springs enables the easy placement and removal of panels from below to access utilities. The unique edge working ensures a visible join of 8 mm between each panel. The result is a contrasting effect between the panels and the T-profiles. The ‘Modern ®’ panel type is assembled using a carrying construction consisting of T-24 mm profiles. Various panel sizes...