CApz metalWorks, Optima, and Spectra

Acoustical Ceiling Systems

Improve Acoustics by 50% with Only 20% Coverage*

Ceiling SyStemS

B e t w e e n u s , i d e a s b e c o m e r e a l i t y

Solving acoustical challenges in exposed structure spaces has never looked

so good!

The sleek Capz system

pairs accent hardware with the

exceptional acoustical benefits of

smooth, durable MetalWorks, fine-textured

Optima, and Spectra ceiling panels. This

unique combination gives you the opportunity

to improve acoustics, reducing reverberation

time by about 50% with only 20% coverage

of the available ceiling area, resulting in a

sound acoustical solution that gives you the

look you want now without noise problems

that can follow.

O u t s t a n d i n g A c o u s t i c s

Noiseisabsorbedonboththefrontandbackofthepanels

NRC0.90(ULClassifiedOptima)

NRC0.75-0.95(MetalWorks)

Cover photo: Revolution Park Sports Academy, Charlotte, NC Optima Capz 2' x 6'

* Reduce reverberation time by about 50% with 20% coverage;noise is absorbed on the front and back of panels

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Availableinthreefinishes:

MetalWorksWhite,SilverGrey,GunMetalGreyOptimaWhiteSpectraTechBlack

ExclusiveOptimafine-texturedcleanfinish

Highlightreflectance0.90(OptimaCapzonly)Scratch-andsoil-resistant

Washable

MetalWorkspanelsoffer:

ExpanTechtechnologyforlargerpanelsizeswith10timeslessdeflectionthanstandardlarge-sizemetalpanels

Durablewashable,scrubbable,impact-,andsoil-resistant

H i g h P e r f o r m a n c e P a n e l s

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Optima Capz, installed 6-1/2" from a metal deck.

Optima Capz, installed 2-3/4" from a metal deck.

F l e x i b l e f o r M u l t i p l e A p p l i c a t i o n s

Factory-finishedReverseTegular(Optima andSpectra)andSquareedges(MetalWorks )offera crisp reveal

Varietyofsizes,including:

Squarepanelsin3'x3',4'x4'Rectangularpanelsin2'x4',4'x8'Planklooksin2'x5',2'x6',2'x8'

Panelsarepre-drilledforeasyinstallation

NOTE:Wedonotrecommendfieldpainting Optimapanelsasitnegativelyimpactsacousticalperformance.

Capzworkswellineitherretrofitornewspacesitsaflexiblefitandoffers7panelsizesthatcanbeinstalled:

directlytothedeck

ondrywall

suspendedlikeacontinuousceiling

Panelscanbedesignedinlongrunsorgroupedbasedontheacousticalneedsofthespace.

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Easytospecifyforthebestsoundcontrol

Capziseasytospecifyandinstall.Simplyreviewthesestepstoensureyouvethoughtaboutdesignandinstallationconsiderations

beforemakingyourfinalchoices.Ifyourgoalistoimprovesoundcontrolinthespace,keepthissimpleruleofthumbinmind:

Fora50%improvementinreverberationtime,youwanttocoveraminimumof20%ofthespace.

Example:

Ina100,000squarefootarea,youwanttoensureyouvegotaminimumof20,000squarefeetofMetalWorks,Optima,

or Spectrapanels.Pagethreeprovidesanacousticalcoverageoverviewtohelpyoumakethebestdecisions.

ReverberationcalculationtoolsTwooptionsforyou:Ouronlinereverberationcalculatorcanhelpyouwiththesecalculationsor

CallourTechLineSMgroupandtheyllrunnumbersforyou

armstrongceilings.com/reverb

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Totalacousticalabsorptionforasuspendedceilingiscalculatedbymultiplying

theexposedsurfaceareabythematerialNRCwhilespaceabsorbersaredirectly

measured.Capzprovidesgreatersoundabsorptionthanacontinuousceilingof

thesamesurfaceareabecausethesoundisabsorbedfromboththefrontand

backsurfaces.

TheinstallationofCapzinareverberantspacecansignificantlyreducethe

backgroundnoiseandreverberatontime,enhancingspeechintelligibility.

Factorsthatmayaffecttheinstalledacousticalperformancerelativeto

thepublishedresultsare:

Sizeofarea

Numberofpanels

Layoutofpanels

Suspensiondistancebelowexposeddeckorfinishedceiling

AcousticalPerformance

Sabin

CEILINGNone

Exposed Structure

Capz (10% of ceiling)

Capz (25% of ceiling)

Capz (50% of ceiling)

Ceiling Continuous 10' H (100% of ceiling)

Reverberationtime(s) 3.4s 2.2s 1.5s 1.0s 0.5s

RTreduction(%) n/a 35% 55% 72% 86%

SPLreduction(dB) n/a 1dB 1.6dB 2.6dB 6.3dB

100%SuspendedCeilingsCoveragevs.PartialCoveragewithCapz

5000sfopenplenumoffice(50'x100')

Ceilingheight:15'todeck Drywallwalls,withwindowson2sides,andcommercialcarpet

OptimaSuspendedCeilings representing100%coverage

Capzwith50%coverage

Capzwith25%coverage

Capzwith10%coverage

metalWorks Capz 4' x 4' Microperforated in Silver Grey with Silver Grey Caps

NOTE: For highest acoustical performance, install MetalWorks Capz with BioAcoustic or fiberglass infill panels.

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Selectyourpanelsizesandlayout

1. Reviewcurrentspaceplan,notingallpotentialinterruptionstopanellayout;i.e.,lighting,sprinklers,plumbing,HVAC,

electricalconduitsaswellasjoistsorbeamsthatarepartofthestructure.Innewconstruction,dependinguponthephase

oftheprocessinwhichyourespecifyingceilings,youmaybeabletoorganizemechanicalsystemsaroundyourpanel

designtoachievedesignandacousticalperformance.Inrenovation,youllhavetoplanaroundwhatsalreadythere.

2. Referenceavailablepanelsizes,seechartbelow,andselectthesizesthatworkbestwithyourplan/designintent.

Field Panel SizesStandardSizes:ReverseTegularedgeWhite(Optima)orTechBlack(Spectra);SquareedgeWhite,SilverGrey,

GunMetalGrey(MetalWorks)

Select your Capz!

YoucangowithatexturedOptimaorSpectrafinishonyourCapzforacoordinatedlook,orasleek,aluminumfinish

formoreofacontrast.

Standard color White Cap (textured)

Special order color. See RAL colors on our website at armstrong.com/ceilings

Standard color Silver Cap (smooth)

Spectra with Black Cap MetalWorks with Silver Grey Capz

Size MetalWorks Capz Optima Capz Spectra Capz

2'x4' 64780M10 3934 3934BL

2'x5' 64790M10 3935 3935BL

2'x6' 64910M10 3930 3930BL

2'x8' 64920M10 3931 3931BL

3'x3' 64930M10 3936 3936BL

4'x4' 64901M10 3932 3932BL

4'x4'(2panelspercarton) 64902M10 N/A N/A

4'x8' 64940M10 3933 3933BL

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Reverse Tegular (Optima and Spectra)

Square (MetalWorks)

Capzisinstalledwith

standard15/16"Preludegrid.

Maybeinstalled2-3/4"to6-1/2"

(approximately)fromthedeckto

thepanelface.

DECKSystemElevation

ElevationAdjustmentup to 3-13/16"

Grid Height 1-3/4"

AdjustableHanger Bracket

ThreadedStud

Cap

Panel Thickness 7/8"(MetalWorks 0.57" Thickness)

15/16" Tee Bar Grid

Optima Panel with ReverseTegular Edge

Four easy steps to install

Installation

Lightweight,accessiblepanels

Easilydemountable

Installsusingstandardtools

Gridsystemprovideseasyalignmentandlevelingforaquickandaestheticallypleasinginstallation

Canbeinstalled:

Ascloseas2-3/4"(approx.)tothedeck(distancebetweendeckandpanelface)

Upto6-1/2"(approx.)(distancebetweendeckandpanelface)

Suspendedoffwiresatyourdesiredceilingelevation

1/4"reveal

1/4"reveal

Reverse Tegular(Optima and Spectra)

Square(MetalWorks)

1/4"reveal

1/4"reveal

Reverse Tegular(Optima and Spectra)

Square(MetalWorks)

1. Attach adjustablehanger bracket or rigid

bracket to the deck

2. Screw 15/16" grid tobracket, insert cross

tees and plug clip

3. Snap on threaded stud,raise Capz panel

4. Thread on cap

St. Michaels Country Day School, Newport, RI

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Layout IdeasCapz and grid locations

Inyourtechnicalguide,CS-3939,wevegivenyousomeexamplesofpotentiallayouts,

includingpanelsizes,capspacing,gridcomponents,anddetails.

Acompletetechnicalguideaswellasinstallationinstructionsareavailableonlineat

armstrong.com/capztoassistyourinstallers.

4' Cross TeeTypical

Main B

eam

Main B

eam

Main B

eam

3' Cross TeeTypical

Grid

Sp

acing

Cap

Sp

acing

Grid Spacing

Cap Spacing

4'3'

3'

1'

3'

1'

3'

1' typ.

Main B

eam

Main B

eam

Cross Tee - 1' Typical

Grid

Sp

acing

Cap

Sp

acingGrid Spacing

Cap Spacing

2'-6"

2'-6"

2'-6"

2'-6"

Main B

eam

Main B

eam

Cross Tee - 1' Typical

Grid

Sp

acing

Cap

Sp

acing

Grid Spacing

Cap Spacing

2'-6"

2'-6"

2'-6"

2'-6"

Optima Capz, installed 2-3/4" from a metal deck. Revolution Park Sports Academy, Charlotte, NC, Optima Capz 2' x 6'

This booklet provides drawings, details, and specification

information for Armstrong MetalWorks, Optima, and Spectra Capz

Ceiling Systems.The sleek MetalWorks, Optima, and Spectra Capz Ceiling Systems pair Capz

accent hardware with the exceptional acoustical benefits of smooth perforated,

durable metal and fine-textured fiberglass ceiling panels. This unique combination

gives you the opportunity to improve reverberation time by about 50% with only

20% coverage of the available ceiling area, resulting in a sound acoustical solution

that gives you the look you want now, without noise problems that can follow.

METALWORKS , OPTIMA , and SPECTRA Capz

Ceiling Systems Technical Guide

In this booklet (also found on armstrong.com/capz)Pages 2-4 System Layout and ComponentsPages 5-8 Installation DetailsPages 9-16 Configuration Drawings and Components

Pages 17-18 SpecificationsP