Many
ceiling tiles are problematic due to indoor air quality problems
caused by low level formaldehyde off-gasing. Additionally, when
wet many of these materials support the growth of molds which
can have adverse effects on indoor airquality.
A
number of alternatives are widely used in Europe and are rapidly
gaining popularity in America.
Armstrong
World-Industries, Inc.
Produces ceiling tiles made from recycled newspaper, mineral
fiber, perlite, and clay. Ceiling tiles have up to 79% post-industrial
recycled materials. Armstrong also operates a ceiling tile reclamation
program turning old tiles into new ones.
2500
Columbia Ave.
P.O. Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604
(800) 448-1405
Tectum,
Inc.
Manufacture
a number of panels for interior and roofing purposes. A number
of the products are made without formaldehyde from aspen wood
fibers with a binder of magnesium oxide extracted from seawater.
PO
Box 3002
Newark, OH 43058
(740) 345-9691
BioFab,
LLC.
Manufacture
an acoustical ceiling finish made of straw.
P.O.
Box 990556
Redding, CA 96099
(530) 243-4032
Chicago
Metallic
Eurostone
is an acoustical ceiling panel made from perlite fired and bonded
together with an inorganic binder (i.e. volcano ash). Manufacturer
claims that the product is nontoxic and recyclable.
4849
South Austin Ave.
Chicago, IL 60683
(800) 930-9990
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