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Décortech Hole Perforation
Description

Big River Panel has 10 standard hole patterns ranging from 5 – 30% open areas and can achieve NRC values up to .85. Holes sizes range from 5 – 25mm diameter and 13.5 or 27mm pitch. Big River Panels can also create customised versions to fulfil any project requirements and can route to custom sizes as well as supplying negative edge details and specialist edge details such as mitres, rebates, and drop in tile profiles.

Data sheets are available for all standard perorations that advise open areas and NRC values for all panels. Talk to Big River Panels about how to achieve the open area required for specific projects.

Substrates available are painted or Real timber veneer MDF or Firesafe MDF (Group 1S), Firesafe Decorply (Group 1S) or Plywood. 

All panels come with Decoustic 85 felt bonded to the back as standard. Acoustic blanket can also be provided if required. All Big River panels are pre-finished, saving time and cost onsite and reducing potential issues such as spills, overspray or damage.

Shop drawings are done for all Big River panels prior to manufacturing, allowing panels to be reviewed and changed as necessary before starting.

Big River Panels recommends the use of an acoustic engineer when specifying the acoustic requirements for projects.

Key Features
  • 10 standard perforation patterns — offering 5–30% open area to suit a range of acoustic and design requirements.
  • Acoustic performance up to NRC 0.85 — depending on panel configuration, perforation and acoustic treatment.
  • Flexible perforation options — hole diameters from 5–25 mm, with 13.5 mm or 27 mm pitch options.
  • Custom perforations available — patterns can be developed to meet project-specific acoustic, aesthetic and open-area requirements.
  • Multiple substrate options — including painted or real timber veneer MDF, Group 1-S Firesafe MDF, Group 1-S Firesafe Décorply®, and plywood.
  • Decoustic 85 acoustic felt as standard — factory bonded to the rear of every acoustic panel, with acoustic blanket also available where required.
  • Factory prefinished — reducing onsite finishing, installation time and the risk of overspray, spills or surface damage.
  • Custom panel sizing — CNC routed to project requirements for accurate coordination and installation.
  • Specialist edge detailing — including negative edges, mitres, rebates and drop-in ceiling tile profiles.
  • Project-specific shop drawings — prepared for review and approval before manufacturing begins.
  • Technical data available — standard perforation data sheets provide open-area percentages and NRC performance to assist specification.
  • Project support — Big River Panels can assist in selecting perforation and panel configurations to achieve the required open area. Acoustic engineer input is recommended where specific acoustic performance must be achieved. 
 
 
Scope of Use

Big River Panels perforated acoustic panels are designed for interior wall and ceiling applications where acoustic control, architectural finish and design flexibility are required.

Suitable applications include:

  • Commercial offices and workplaces
  • Education and learning environments
  • Performing arts and entertainment spaces
  • Auditoriums, theatres and assembly areas
  • Hospitality and public spaces
  • Healthcare and aged-care environments
  • Libraries and community facilities
  • Feature walls and ceilings
  • Suspended and drop-in ceiling systems
  • Custom architectural acoustic installations

Panels can be manufactured in a range of substrates, finishes, perforation patterns, sizes and edge details to suit project-specific acoustic, fire, aesthetic and installation requirements.

Where specific acoustic performance is required, Big River Panels recommends consultation with a qualified acoustic engineer to determine the appropriate panel configuration, open area and acoustic treatment.

Limitations on Use
  • For interior applications only, unless specifically approved otherwise by Big River Panels.
  • Not intended for areas subject to direct weather exposure, persistent moisture or excessive humidity unless a suitable substrate and system has been confirmed.
  • Substrate, finish and fixing method must be selected to suit the specific application and environmental conditions.
  • Fire performance varies by substrate and panel configuration; the specified system must comply with the fire requirements of the project.
  • Published NRC values relate to tested or specified panel configurations and may vary depending on perforation, open area, backing material, cavity depth and installation.
  • Where a specific acoustic performance is required, consultation with a qualified acoustic engineer is recommended.
  • Custom perforations, panel sizes and edge details should be reviewed and approved through project-specific shop drawings prior to manufacture.
  • Panels must be stored, handled and installed in accordance with Big River Panels’ requirements to maintain appearance and performance.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

Multiple substrate options — including:

  • Group 1-S Firesafe MDF ( Black or Natural Core )
  • Group 1-S Firesafe Décorply
In-Service History

Big River Panels (formerly Décortech) acoustic panel systems have an established in-service history of over 20 years in New Zealand, with decorative and acoustic wall and ceiling panels supplied across commercial, education, cultural and public projects.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Acoustic performance up to NRC 0.85 — depending on panel configuration, perforation and acoustic treatment.
Documents
Hi513 Data Sheet
Hi713 Data Sheet
Hi727 Data Sheet
HR513 Data Sheet
HR713 Data Sheet
HR727 Data Sheet

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