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Ceilings are for absorption. Walls are for insulation.

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Sustainable ceiling products benefit people’s health and wellness.

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Arkansas State University HSS Building,Jonesboro,AR,USA,8361m²,AMR Architects Inc.,Arkansas State University,Curtis Construction,Robert Pepple of Pepple Photography,ROCKFON Tropic,SLN-edge,2'x2',White,Chicago Metallic Bolt Slot Ultraline 4500 HD Seismic DEF

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Ceiling Grids

Combine trusted performance & easy installation with Rockfon Chicago Metallic® ceiling grid systems

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Ceiling grids from Rockfon Chicago Metallic® combine trusted performance, easy installation, multiple grid options & seismic capabilities. For any space that requires plenum access, acoustic absorption, and health and safety benefits, choose a ceiling tile grid that supports Rockfon stone wool tiles and panels, and specialty metal ceiling solutions.

Table of contents

  1. What are the benefits of our ceiling grids?
  2. Uses and applications
  3. Why choose Rockfon?
  4. FAQs
  5. Other Products

Ceiling grids – our products

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Ceiling Grid

Chicago Metallic® Aluminum Cap 260/280 15/16" Exposed, Fire Rated

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Ceiling Grid

Chicago Metallic® 200 Snap-Grid™ 15/16" Exposed

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Ceiling Grid

Chicago Metallic® 660 Wide Face 1-3/8"

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Ceiling Grid

Chicago Metallic® 730 Stainless Steel 15/16" Exposed

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Ceiling Grid

Chicago Metallic® 830 All Aluminum 15/16" Exposed

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Ceiling Grid

Chicago Metallic® Aluminum Cap 1260/1280 15/16" Exposed, Fire Rated

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What problem do our products solve? 

Building owners need a trusted, reliable and easy-to-use ceiling grid system with simple plenum access to support their acoustical suspended ceilings, in interior and exterior environments. Meeting performance standards & rating systems is a must for designers. Rockfon’s solutions are back up by testing.

How do our products address this problem? 

  • Rockfon’s US-manufactured acoustical ceiling suspension systems are manufactured to work with our stone wool tiles & panels and metal ceiling solutions, offering a complete range of functional, high-aesthetic, safe & sustainable products. With an array of seismic, heavy-duty and fire-rated options, Rockfon Chicago Metallic® ceiling grid products meet requirements in interior & exterior applications.

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What are the benefits of our ceiling grids?

  • Durable – Rockfon Chicago Metallic ceiling grid is a trusted grid system that works with our ceiling products as a one-source choice for ceiling systems.
  • Wide variety of designs – Catering to purely an aesthetic perspective, for functionality, or both.
  • Improved safety – Steel, aluminium and stainless steel lightweight ceiling tile grid options withstand high humidity and offer resistance to fire, ensuring a healthy and safe indoor environment.
  • Easy on the eye – Realize your aesthetic goals by selecting a ceiling panel edge type and ceiling grid that gives a concealed look, reveal edge, and more. In addition to ceiling grid, we also offer Chicago Metallic® drywall grid.

Where to buy ceiling tiles

We’re proud of the numerous distributors we partner with. To purchase Rockfon products, visit our Contact Us page and connect with a Sales Representative or distributor near you.

Uses and applications

University of Toronto Scarborough Campus' Environmental Science and Chemistry Building,Toronto,ON,Canada,11779 m²,Diamond Schmitt Architects,University of Toronto,Nelmar Drywall Company Ltd.,Patene Building Supplies,LEED Gold,Bochsler Creative,ROCKFON Medical Plus,SQ-edge,2x4,white,Chicago Metallic BarrierGrid
Arkansas State University HSS Building,Jonesboro,AR,USA,8361m²,AMR Architects Inc.,Arkansas State University,Curtis Construction,Robert Pepple of Pepple Photography,ROCKFON Tropic,SLN-edge,2'x2',White,Chicago Metallic Bolt Slot Ultraline 4500 HD Seismic DEF
NA, Madison Area Technical College, Goodman South Campus, Rockfon® Planar® Linear Metal Ceilings, Infinity™ Perimeter Trim in Metalwood® Oak woodgrain finish, Corridor
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus' Environmental Science and Chemistry Building,Toronto,ON,Canada,11779 m²,Diamond Schmitt Architects,University of Toronto,Nelmar Drywall Company Ltd.,Patene Building Supplies,LEED Gold,Bochsler Creative,ROCKFON Medical Plus,SQ-edge,2x4,white,Chicago Metallic BarrierGrid
Arkansas State University HSS Building,Jonesboro,AR,USA,8361m²,AMR Architects Inc.,Arkansas State University,Curtis Construction,Robert Pepple of Pepple Photography,ROCKFON Tropic,SLN-edge,2'x2',White,Chicago Metallic Bolt Slot Ultraline 4500 HD Seismic DEF
NA, Madison Area Technical College, Goodman South Campus, Rockfon® Planar® Linear Metal Ceilings, Infinity™ Perimeter Trim in Metalwood® Oak woodgrain finish, Corridor
University of Toronto Scarborough Campus' Environmental Science and Chemistry Building,Toronto,ON,Canada,11779 m²,Diamond Schmitt Architects,University of Toronto,Nelmar Drywall Company Ltd.,Patene Building Supplies,LEED Gold,Bochsler Creative,ROCKFON Medical Plus,SQ-edge,2x4,white,Chicago Metallic BarrierGrid

Cleanroom

Rockfon’s ISO classified stone wool ceiling, when combined with gasketed Chicago Metallic® ceiling grid systems, offer an ideal cleanroom solution.

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Arkansas State University HSS Building,Jonesboro,AR,USA,8361m²,AMR Architects Inc.,Arkansas State University,Curtis Construction,Robert Pepple of Pepple Photography,ROCKFON Tropic,SLN-edge,2'x2',White,Chicago Metallic Bolt Slot Ultraline 4500 HD Seismic DEF

Seismic

All our Rockfon® Chicago Metallic™ ceiling suspension systems are tested per ASTM E3090, C635 and compliant with ASTM E580 requirements and capable of meeting all Seismic Design Categories (SDCs).

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NA, Madison Area Technical College, Goodman South Campus, Rockfon® Planar® Linear Metal Ceilings, Infinity™ Perimeter Trim in Metalwood® Oak woodgrain finish, Corridor

Transportation

In exterior applications, ceiling grid tiles need to address weather, and special performance requirements for air pressure or seismic stability such as in train stations or airports.

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Why choose Rockfon?

  • Your single source ceiling solution – Ceiling grids, stone wool tiles and panels, and specialty metal products all come together under Rockfon. Contact us to find your representative or distributor.
  • Health and well-being – Choose a system that supports Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). Ceiling materials with low emission levels, natural resistance to mold and microorganisms, and high acoustic comfort contribute to improved indoor environmental quality (IEQ). The health and well-being benefits of IEQ are recognized by LEED, WELL and other green building standards.
  • Design freedom – Our ceiling grid design goes beyond the ordinary. Explore all of our ceiling grid options that work with stone wool, and metal products. You can create a smooth, monolithic ceiling, or play with shadow, light, depth, panel size and color.
  • Transparency and environment – Product transparency, disclosure and optimization documentation are important for today’s product selection. Rockfon strives to go beyond LEED credits in enabling choices for responsible design and sustainable solutions.
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We provide customers with a complete acoustic ceiling system offering, combining sound absorbing ceiling tiles and specialty metal panels with suspension grid systems and accessories.

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