Case Study

NAVFAC – Acoustic Ceiling Tiles, Clouds, and Panels

Posted on by Katie Foran
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Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, otherwise known as NAVFAC, contracted Commercial Acoustics to install acoustic treatment at their Camp Lejune facility in North Carolina. NAVFAC maintains the infrastructure for the Navy and Marine Corps by overseeing facilities like airfields, naval docks, office buildings, etc. In addition, they focus on maintenance, environmental management, energy and sustainability, and contingency support. NAVFAC takes pride in providing resources for the Navy and Marine Corps.

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Using Armstrong’s ProjectWorks tool to layout the custom WoodWorks panels in the auditorium.
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Pictured are the acoustic ceiling tiles that were installed, offering amazing noise reducing benefits.

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles for Noise Reduction in Open Spaces

Our team installed 55,825 sq ft of Ultima acoustic ceiling tiles on 9/16″ Suprafine grid. With a NRC of 0.75, the beveled tegular tiles showcase a smooth and sleek appearance. It was necessary to place this in all areas of the building to improve speech intelligibility and reduce reverb time in open office spaces. ACT is suitable for locations like offices, schools, auditoriums, and even hospitals since it is a high-density product that tackles noise problems.

In addition to the acoustic ceiling tiles, our team also installed Armstrong Woodworks acoustic ceiling clouds. Three different types of clouds were used and sized 6’x8′, 6’x14′, and 24″ x 24″ x 3/4″. All three had a tegular 4″ trim and a light cherry wood finish. They were also placed on a Suprafine 15/16″ grid. The tiles provide a sophisticated design to the area as well as speech comfort.

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The wooden acoustic ceiling clouds add an aesthetic touch while providing speech comfort.

Acoustic Wall Panels in Large Facilities

Two kinds of acoustic wall panels were installed: our custom panels and Armstrong perforated wood panels. Our Ekko Eraser wall panels are made of a fabric wrapped, durable material that reduces echo and further improves speech intelligibility. This is crucial in large-volume areas since they are more likely to create echo, which can be extremely distracting. NAVFAC opted in to using the Guilford of Maine quarry blue shade to add a pop of color to the space. The Armstrong wooden panels covered 2,755 sq ft and were designed with an NWE finish. The light cherry wooden finish was selected to match the acoustic ceiling clouds as well. These panels reach a NRC of 0.85, which is extremely impressive.

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The acoustic wall panels perfectly match the ceiling clouds and drastically reduce noise in any given space.

NAVFAC – Acoustic Ceiling Tiles, Clouds, and Panels: Conclusion

Let’s review the products that we installed in the NAVFAC Camp Journe Facility:

  • Ultima acoustic ceiling tiles
  • Armstrong Woodworks acoustic ceiling clouds
  • Armstrong perforated wood wall panels
  • Ekko Eraser fabric wrapped panels

We hope that NAVFAC is impressed by this tedious installation and sees positive benefits as a result. The combination of these products further transforms the soundscape of NAVFAC, allowing employees to successfully carry out their duties. As always, please contact our team if your company is in need of acoustic treatment!

Katie Foran