KCC Launches Full-Surface Perforated Sound-Absorbing Gypsum Board "Soundwin Zero"

Perforations Applied Across the Entire Gypsum Board to Enhance Sound Absorption

Designed for Seamless Joints Without Pattern Breaks

On April 22, KCC announced the launch of its perforated sound-absorbing gypsum board, "Soundwin Zero," which enhances both design and sound absorption performance.

Soundwin Zero applied in the meeting room at KCC Clenche Gallery, Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul. KCC

Perforated sound-absorbing gypsum board is a building material that features a patterned array of holes on the surface and a nonwoven fabric attached to the back to absorb sound. Sound waves generated indoors are reflected by walls and ceilings, but the perforated structure of the gypsum board allows the exposed nonwoven fabric on the back to absorb these waves, effectively reducing noise. The ceiling's sound absorption performance has a significant impact on the overall acoustic quality of a space.

Soundwin Zero is designed so that the perforation pattern on the front of the board continues seamlessly without interruption. The term "Zero" signifies the elimination of breaks in the perforation pattern at the joints between boards. This creates a ceiling that appears as a single, unified surface, making the space look more spacious and open.

KCC YuGong Sound-Absorbing Gypsum Board Image (left: Soundwin, right: Soundwin Zero). KCC

Following the previous "Soundwin," which featured a lattice-shaped perforation pattern divided into eight segments, KCC developed "Soundwin Zero" by applying full-surface perforation technology that overcomes the typical reduction in strength associated with increased perforated area. The Soundwin series is designed to be installed using the same M-bar system as conventional gypsum boards, enhancing ease of installation on-site. From the development stage, the system was engineered to allow workers to use familiar installation methods, further improving on-site applicability.

The Soundwin series received the highest grade in the group standard (SPS) certification established by the Korea Air Cleaning Association, indicating that it minimizes the emission of harmful substances that could affect indoor air quality.

KCC has also produced a leaflet to improve installation convenience along with the product launch. The leaflet provides detailed information not only on product features but also on installation methods and important precautions, accompanied by illustrations.

A KCC representative stated, "Soundwin Zero was developed to create distinctive ceiling designs while delivering excellent sound absorption performance. We expect it to be widely used in various spaces where acoustics and interior design are important, such as movie theaters, cafes, and libraries."

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