Beyond The Weave: Extraordinary Ceilings with Simplicity and Accessibility
Metal mesh ceilings from GKD are spectacular and for the most part, one of a kind. Urged by architects and designers, we developed ways for beauty of these meshes to be incorporated into highly desired, functional ceiling systems that can have a great range of looks too.
Our metal fabrics are classified as rigid or flexible. The rigid meshes are generally used for flat ceilings, whereas the flexible meshes (usually rigid one direction and flexible in the other) can be contoured or curved. These meshes can be cut into shapes other than rectangles. Additionally, they can be bored and trimmed to accommodate lighting, sprinkler and other fixtures.
We produce drop in panels that frequently are used in T grid layouts of standard dimensions (2×2 or 2×4). Custom sizes are also available on application.
The GKD clip system is an accessible design. Ceiling panels are sized and usually formed into a “pan” shape. This provides panel stability and also a finished appearance. The ceiling can either be acoustically neutral or acoustic, depending on the addition of an acoustic blanket or not. The grid support network is above the ceiling panels, which are secured by clips from the grid system. Such a system is readily demounted for access to ductwork, plumbing or wiring should this be necessary. Spacing between rows of panels varies, providing space for sprinklers or lighting and allows for airflow.
The CMP mesh ceiling system uses a composite of the metal fabric laminated to a honeycomb aluminum backer. The CMP is a large-area ceiling panel and is mounted to a grid profile system above the panel by means of a mounting bracket affixed to the ceiling panel clamped to the grid. This system is also demountable utilizing a formed torsion spring to drop down and secure the CMP panel. The CMP is acoustic in three stages; the honeycomb/mesh lamination provides acoustic benefits, a layer of fleece between the two (if added), has an acoustic effect, and lastly, an acoustic blanket can be added to further manage acoustics if necessary. CMP mesh can be precisely formed and shaped to meet architectural design needs. The CMP ceiling is a very stable as well.
Dave Carduff, GKD USA, Beyond The Weave
Dave Carduff is a Graduate of Salisbury University, BS Business Administration. Began working in the metal weaving industry in 1982, selling woven wire mesh products and solving problems in just about every conceivable application and environment. I learned that, where there is a challenge, there is almost always a way to solve that challenge. Has been with GKD-USA since 2000, where he held marketing and technical sales positions.
Contact Email: jdc@gkdusa.com