Curveline - Curved Acoustical Decking

CURVED METAL PANELS PROVIDE "TWO-IN-ONE" PERFORMANCE AS ROOF DECK & ACOUSTICAL CEILING

Curveline can produce custom-curved acoustical panels that provide economical "two-in-one" performance, functioning simultaneously as a roof deck and an acoustical ceiling.

Use of the Curveline process can eliminate the need to use a separate roof deck and paneled acoustical ceiling, bringing significant construction economies. In addition, project designers may now use domes and arches where flat ceilings were previously required and still achieve the desired acoustical characteristics. Applications include all types of facilities where sound control is of concern, including:

Crimp-curving is performed without fracturing the panel surface or altering the acoustical performance of the panel, typically attaining a Noise Reduction Coefficient of 80 or more. The Curveline process creates a subtle crimp that is aesthetically pleasing to most designers. The perforations that give the panel its acoustical performance, however, are too small to be visible from below.

Curved ceiling designs (such as a series of arches) may even enhance the sound-absorbing qualities of the space. Nestable "B" deck panels may also be formed into "S-curves" for a sine-wave effect.


Curved acoustical panels were used in a series of gyms constructed by the Sweetwater Unified High School District (SUHSD) in California, eliminating the need for additional acoustical wall and ceiling panels. The architect, Martinez & Cutri (San Diego), said the panels provided an "attractive and cost-effective solution."

In addition to acoustical decking, Curveline can also curve a selection of Curved Perforated Metal Panels that may be used in combination with acoustical batte insulation for architectural sound control applications. The Curveline Profile page lists the full range of perforated roofing, wall and decking profiles suitable for curving.