CALCIUM SILICATE FALSE CEILING TILE

Description of Item: Calcium silicate false ceiling tiles & Partitions.

Note: This item is already covered in CPWD Delhi SOR 2013 (Item No. 12.53) with
thickness 15mm.
The main component used for manufacturing of Calcium Silicate Ceiling Tile is calcium silicate.
Hydrated calcium silicate is added with reinforcing natural fillers and cementing material and
moulded to form tiles. These tiles are then dried, trimmed, punched and fissured (if required) and
then prime coated on both sides to the required surface finish. Tiles are then painted with solventfree paint. These tiles are available in various sizes, textures and thickness, though most common
size for false ceiling is 595 x 595 mm and thickness of 15 mm.

Features of Calcium Silicate Ceiling Tile:

Free from formaldehyde and other harmful materials. Does not contain any toxic ingredients. It is
environment friendly and also categorized as green building product by Green Building Council.
Calcium silicate has better thermal insulation and fire resistant properties which helps in reducing
thermal losses and provide fire protection.
It has superior light reflection which reduces lighting requirement and enhance interiors.
Calcium silicate tiles are not affected by moisture, water and extreme of temperatures. Therefore
these tiles do not soften and sag even in high humidity environments. False ceilings using Calcium
silicate tiles do not lose physical integrity even in case of condensation from air conditioning ducts
or in case of any leakage of water from the main ceiling above the suspended ceiling and can be
safely used even in industrial and semi exposed locations.
Calcium silicate is a sound absorbing material that neither transmits nor augments sound. It has
good noise co-efficient reduction and therefore can be used at auditoriums & libraries.
Calcium Silicate Ceiling tiles are easy to clean and maintenance. The appearance of the surface
can be renewed by surface painting.
This is made of inorganic matter having non hazardous ingredient safe for human health.
Calcium Silicate Ceiling tiles have higher flexural strength as a result of their composition and
manufacturing process. This minimizes damage in handling, transport, storage and installation of
the tiles, besides improved service life.
These tiles are made from inorganic materials and are immune to termite attack.
These tiles are light weight in comparison to standard Gypsum ceiling tiles.
It can be used at hospitals, office building, auditoriums etc.

Specification of Item for using as false ceiling:

Calcium Silicate tile shall be made with Calcareous & Siliceous materials.
The material shall be 100% humidity resistant.
Noise co-efficient reduction (sound absorption) of the material to be 0.65 minimum as per IS 82251987
Light reflectance of the material shall be greater than 85%
The material shall be non-combustible as per BS 476 Part IV.
The Thermal conductivity of the material not to be more than 0.043/ W/ Mo KC as per ECBC code
2007
Weight of the material shall be 5.0-5.5 Kg/SQM. Density of the material shall be 350 Kg/m3 450
Kg/m3.
Sound Attenuation of the material to be 32dB.

Technical Comparison
Characteristics

Calcium Silicate
Ceilings

Mineral Fibre
Ceilings

Gypsum Ceilings

Humidity Resistance

100%

70%-90%

90%

Water Resistance

In case of contact with

water, it does not lose
its physical integrity.

In case of contact with

water, the ceiling
starts disintegrating
immediately.

In case of contact with

water, the ceilings
start disintegrating.

Non combustible/
Fire Resistance

Non combustible as
per BS 476 Part 4

Combustible

Combustible

Light Reflectance

>85%

>85%

>75%

Sound Absorption
(NRC)

0.10 to 0.75
depending on surface
finish

0.10 to 0.75
depending on surface
finish

0.10 to 0.70
depending on surface
finish

Sound Attenuation

32dB

34dB

28dB

Coefficient of Thermal
Conductivity

0.043/ W/ Mo K

0.057/ W/ Mo K

0.016/ W/ Mo K

Termite Resistance

Inorganic material.
Hence no termite
attacks

Organic binders used,

hence prone to termite
attacks

Organic binders used,

hence prone to termite
attacks

Weight

5 - 5.5 kgm2

3.8 kgm2

12.5 kgm2

Cost : The cost of Calcium Silicate tile is Rs. 900/m2 on the basis of rates received from market.
Cost as per CPWD Delhi SOR 2013: Rs. 1,614.40/Metre2 for providing and fixing tiled false ceiling
CPWD Delhi SOR 2013 (Item No. 12.53)

Manufacturer/Supplier:1. Aerolite Ceiling Systems

A unit of Andhra Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 2, Phase-V, IDA, Jeedimetla,
Hyderabad- 500055
Mobile: 09391217111
Email: aerolite@applind.com
Website: http://www.aeroliteceilings.com

2. R. K. CEILINGS PVT. LTD.

No. 17/140, Street No. 5, Than Singh Nagar,
Anand Parbat, New Delhi - 110005, India
Website: http://www.falseceilingindia.com
Corporate Address:11C & D, Second Floor, Main Road,
Chirag Delhi, New Delhi - 110017, India

AVAILABLE FINISHES OF CALCIUM SILICATE FALSE CEILING TILE