ECONOCAL BLOGS

econocal Earns New Fire Rating… and Here’s Why It Matters

econocal earns new fire rating  When specifying ceiling systems for commercial, healthcare, or industrial environments, fire performance is an important consideration. For architects who are responsible for ensuring the product meets the building requirements, the distinction between fire classifications is meaningful. What’s Changed econocal has been independently tested under SANS 53501-1, South Africa’s harmonised European…

By Denise Gould | Posted May 12, 2026
Tagged with Suspended Ceilings, econocal, Fire Safety, Fire

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Suspended Ceiling with econogrid and AMF

Suspended Ceilings Value Unlock

The suspended ceiling or dropped ceiling as it is more commonly known internationally was originally developed for aesthetic reasons to conceal the underside of the main structural slab. Hung from the slab using hanger strap or hanger wire the suspended ceiling became the secondary ceiling. A metal grid system is commonly used to create the…

By Denise Gould | Posted May 13, 2016
Tagged with econogrid, econolok, econotile, econocoust plus, econocoust, econotherm, econocal, AMF, Acoustic, Fire, Moisture

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