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Acoustic wood slats curved wall in modern office
Acoustic wood slats curved wall in modern office

Linear Rib-R

ACOUSTIC SLATS FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS

Gustafs Rib-R with a 3mm edge radius, lets you create spaces with stunning wood slatted ceilings and walls. Utilizing real wood veneer Gustafs Linear Rib System integrates the Capax, Quick-Up installation system to achieve a reliable, labour saving and exclusive interior finish. The fibre gypsum core has many benefits and one of them is a non-warping solution over decades. Create your own design by varying the veneer, the surface finish pigmentation, the dimensions, the spacings and the colour of the spacings. Gustafs Linear Rib cladding can also be used in curved installations, convex or concave.

TYPE / SOLUTION

Linear System

APPLICATION

Ceilings, Wall

Fire Class

ASTM-A, B-s1,d0

Acoustic class

A, B, C

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Material

Made with a fire resistant fibre gypsum high density, 1200 kg/m³ core and a natural wooden veneer. An all-natural product.

Acoustics

With a standard installation our Linear Rib gives a large open area of 24% which warrants for a good sound absorption. By increasing the installation interval even higher sound absorptions can easily be achieved. Our acoustic felt, Acoustex is 0,2 mm, and available in black, white and grey.

Fire Reaction

Gustafs Linear Rib System is made for public spaces. The individual parts and the final installation are classified B-s1,d0 – which means little or no contribution to fire.

01 EDGE RADIUS +
01 EDGE RADIUS

The edge radius of the Linear Rib-R is 3 mm giving it a natural Round finish.

02 EASY TO INSTALL +
02 EASY TO INSTALL

Capax is our truly concealed installation system in aluminium which provides you a reliable, quick and cost saving workflow. The ribs and installation fixtures are designed as one system, warranting a perfect aligned result, for a beautiful wood slatted ceiling or wall.

03 DESIGN YOUR OWN PATTERNS +
03 DESIGN YOUR OWN PATTERNS

Many parameters can be adjusted individually.
The ribs are available in a multitude of thicknesses varying from 13 up to 74 mm. The standard width is 38 mm, 22 mm and 88 mm. The standard gap between the ribs is 12 mm.

All ribs are made to order, based on your choices:

Measurements

We do have standard measurements on our Linear Ribs, but we do not want to restrict you. Gustafs Linear Ribs can be customized, pre-fabricated according to your drawings.

Curved Installation

It’s easy to create beautiful curved walls and ceilings, or curved intersections between walls and ceilings using our standard Capax installation solutions.

Surfaces

Our designs and surfaces are constantly evolving. Choose from a wide range of veneers, laminates, or painted solid colours to achieve a unique design.

Surface finish

Our veneer lacquer is a durable 3-layer UV-cured process, available in different gloss levels and pigmentations.

PROJECT
Entrance Sergelhuset

Linear Rib in Cedar combined with Gustafs Panels and D-line lighning creates a stunning and creative entrance.

PROJECT
Wavy timber wall installation

Public Library. The architects, ElinderSten Arkitekter, have fully used the installation potential with our Gustafs Linear System. The curved wall installation with its creative and beautiful mountings around doors and windows runs as an unit throughout the entire library.

 

Explore more of our rib products

Linear Rib-S

Acoustic wooden slats with a sharp o,5 mm edge radius and the fire classification B-s1,d0. Rib-S lets you create beautiful spaces with real wood slatted walls and ceilings.

Linear Rib-S

Linear Stripe-XL

Acoustic wooden slats with the fire classification A2-s1,d0. Veneered top and dark fibre gypsum sides. Stripe XL lets you create beautiful spaces with the highest fire classification for walls and ceilings.

Linear Stripe-XL

Create rib solutions with your own touch

Our flexible inhouse production will realize your ideas and designs with almost no limitations. Surface materials and surface finishes are 99% of what you see of our products, so we decided to be leading experts in these fields.

KNOWLEDGE HUB / SURFACES

Wood Veneer

The Gustafs Linear Ribs are available in customized veneers or in our standard veneer collections Nature & Gemini. For customized effects, vary the gloss or pigmentation of the surface finish.

Explore our veneers

Paint

With a super smooth surface prepared for painting, we can supply solid colours in any NCS or RAL code and a gloss from super matt to glossy.

Foil

As an alternative to wooden veneer or painted surfaces, we offer coloured or décor foils as an eye-catching finish for our ribs.

01 VENEER FINISH +
01 VENEER FINISH

A pigment laquer can be used to change the colour tone of the veneer on Gustafs Linear Ribs and still keep the full veneer feeling. Make the wood lighter, grey toned or a why not pigment it in a spectecular colour.

02 PAINT +
02 PAINT

Ribs can be painted in an endless number of colours. You can use any RAL or NCS colour you want.

03 FOIL +
03 FOIL

As an alternative to wooden veneer or painted surfaces, we offer foil as an eye catching finish for our wall and ceiling ribs.

Surface option – Wood veneers

Nature veneers

Nature veneers will have the lively variations and characteristic expression associated with each wood species.
Learn more about how veneers can be sliced and matched >>

ASH

Ash veneer Nature

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 56,3

ROTARY CUT BIRCH

rotary cut birch veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 61,3

BIRCH

Birch veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 56,2

MAPLE

Maple veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 55,4

BEECH

Beech veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 38,5

OAK

Oak veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 35,5

ELM

Elm veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 30,5

WALNUT

walnut veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 21,6

SEPELE

Sepele veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 20,5

AMERICAN PINE

American pine veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 47,8

PEAR

Pear veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 29,2

CHERRY

Cherry veneer

VENEER TYPE: GUSTAFS NATURE
LRV: Light reflection value: 24,2

Turn our standards into something unique

Shape, dimensions, pigment, play with angles, bend surfaces, build optical illusions and create harmonious innovations. By experimenting freely, you can achieve an even more exciting and personal expression. The only limit is your creativity. We can assist you with your design wishes and help provide the rib solution with your own personal touch.

01. Dimensions

Vary both the width and the thickness of the ribs and combine different dimensions on your wall or ceiling.

02. Spacing

Vary the spacing width and play with coloured spacings or fill them with lights.

03. Installation

Combine different dimensions from the Gustafs Linear Rib range.
See the available dimensions for each application.

01 STANDARD RIB DIMENSIONS

Possible Rib dimensions for Walls:
THICKNESS LENGHT WIDTH
13 2970 – 38 –
22 2400 22 38 88
22 2970 22 38 88
28 2400 22 38 88
28 2970 22 38 88
34 2400 22 38 –
34 2550 – 38 –
34 2970 22 – –
40 2400 22 38 –
40 2550 – 38 –
40 2970 22 – –
54 2400 22 38 –
54 2550 – 38 –
54 2970 22 – –
64 2400 – 38 –
64 2550 – 38 –
74 2400 – 38 –
74 2550 38 –
Possible Rib dimensions for Ceilings:

Width: 38 mm, Thicknesses 13-40 mm.
Width: 88 mm, Thickness 22 mm.

01. DIMENSIONS +
01. DIMENSIONS

Rib-R is available in a multitude of dimensions.
Standard widths 22 mm, 38 mm and 88 mm.
Thicknesses from 13 mm up to 74 mm. Combine freely.

02. SPACING +
02. SPACING

Using our standard installation method, the space between the ribs is 12 for walls and 12 or 22 mm for ceilings, but you can achieve an even more exciting and personal expression by experimenting with the space between the Ribs.

02. Spacing

Image below shows wall installation, for standard installation of ceiling Ribs the spacing is 12mm and 22 mm (38mm wide rib). Linear Rib installation >>

02 SPACING

Gustafs Linear Rib acoustics

Quality in room acoustics requires a well-balanced combination of absorption and reflection. Gustafs Linear Rib will deliver the perfect solution for sound absorption and at the same time provide a good reflection and diffusion. Simply adjust the rooms reverberation by varying the spaces between the ribs.

KNOWLEDGE HUB / ACOUSTICS

Wall installation acoustic values Linear Rib-R
APPLICATION RIB WIDTH SPACING INSULATION αw / NCR
Wall 38 mm 12 mm 17 mm 0,70-C/0,80
Wall 38 mm 12 mm 45 mm + 30 mm void 0,70-C/0,80
Wall 38 mm 22 mm 17 mm + 30 mm void 0,85-B/0,90

 

Ceiling installation acoustic values Linear Rib-R

DEMOUNTABLE

APPLICATION RIB WIDTH SPACING INSULATION αw / NCR
Ceiling-CD 38 mm 12 mm 15 mm + 200 mm void 0,80-B / 0,80
Ceiling-CD 38 mm 22 mm 15 mm + 200 mm void 0,90-A / 0,90

 

SEMI DEMOUNTABLE

APPLICATION RIB WIDTH SPACING INSULATION αw / NCR
Ceiling 38 mm 12 mm 45 mm + 200 mm void 0,70-C / 0,80
Ceiling 38 mm 62 mm 45 mm + 200 mm void 0,95-A / 1,00

 

 

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ACOUSTIC VALUES
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Safety in our core

By covering a non-combustible fibre gypsum core with a thin layer of wood, we have created a natural and impregnation-free composition that does not noticeable contribute to fire. Thanks to this, our total Linear Rib System is 100 percent fire-rated, not just parts of the product, and will meet all countries’ fire safety requirements.

KNOWLEDGE HUB FIRE

Reaction to fire – classifications Gustafs Linear System
PRODUCT CORE MATERIAL VENEER PRINTED VENEER FOIL
Linear Rib System High Density Fibre Gypsum B-s1,d0 B-s1,d0 B-s1,d0
Linear Rib System High Density Fibre Gypsum ASTM-A ASTM-A ASTM-A
FIRE SAFETY +
FIRE SAFETY

The core in our ribs makes our fire safety unique. The rest is superficial.

KNOWLEDGE HUB / CORE

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FIRE CLASSIFICATION
Reaction to fire
REACTION TO FIRE
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With our low emission wood, you can breathe out.
And everyone else can breathe in.

The fibre gypsum core of Gustafs Linear Ribs is regarded an inherently none-emitting source of VOCs, just like stone, ceramic, metals, glass and concrete. The ribs are also completely impregnation-free and that is why our panels are naturally very low emitting, guaranteeing a healthy room air quality.

KNOWLEDGE HUB / EMISSIONS

 

Our Linear ribs comply with the following building certifications
TVOC  required TVOC  result Formaldehyde required Formaldehyde result
BREEAM ≤ 0,3 (mg/m³) 0,147 (mg/m³) ≤ 0,01 (mg/m³) 0,005 (mg/m³)
LEED none U.S. ≤ 1,0 (mg/m³) 0,147 (mg/m³) < 0,06 (mg/m²h) 0,005 (mg/m²h)
BVB < 0,2 (mg/m²h) 0,16 (mg/m²h) < 0,05 (mg/m²h) 0,005 (mg/m²h)
M1 < 0,2 (mg/m²h) 0,160 (mg/m²h) < 0,05 (mg/m²h) 0,005 (mg/m²h)
Blue Angel ≤ 0,3 (mg/m³) 0,147 (mg/m³) ≤ 0,06 (mg/m³) 0,005 (mg/m³)

 

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EMISSIONS +
EMISSIONS
No added formaldehyde

The glues and lacquers used in our solutions are always certified NAF systems – No Added urea Formaldehyde.

KNOWLEDGE HUB / EMISSIONS

A zero footprint is our target

It’s in our Swedish DNA to do everything we can to reduce the environmental impact of our business. We have come a long way and we are proud that our production is certified using 100% renewable energy, that our products are made from 98 percent natural materials and 94 percent recycled materials, and that all Linear Ribs are free from retardants, added formaldehyde or isocyanate binders.

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01 RECYCLED MATERIALS +
01 RECYCLED MATERIALS

Our Linear Ribs contain an incredible 94% recycled material. Even better is the fact that 17% of the total content comes from post-consumer recycled material.

02 RENEWABLE ENERGY +
02 RENEWABLE ENERGY

Producing in Sweden and surrounded by hydro power plants this is the main energy source for our production. The only other two are wind and solar power, adding up to a fantastic 100% renewable energy.

03 ENVIRONMANTAL DECLARATIONS +
03 ENVIRONMANTAL DECLARATIONS

Our products are environmentally declared, available with FSC® certified wood and have all documentation in place to comply with leading building assessments like BREEAM and LEED.

The 5 natural benefits of our fibre gypsum core

Gustafs Linear Ribs are produced with a high-density, reinforced fibre gypsum core having inherent properties regarding dimension stability, emissions, sustainability, fire safety and acoustics. These 5 fundamental demands in today’s modern building industry effectively eliminate most traditional wood-based alternatives.

Stability

Unaffected by indoor climate changes, fibre gypsum doesn’t bulge, warp or swell. The zero spacing in-line joints between the ribs will remain zero over their full lifetime.

Fire Safety

Non-combustible and homogeneous by nature, fibre gypsum doesn’t need chemicals to achieve its fire rating. A Linear Rib with a wood veneer wrapping still consists of 97% fibre gypsum and has a fire classification of B-s1,d0.

Acoustics

Acoustically, the use of wall cladding with a higher density is usually favourable compared to lighter materials. Fibre gypsum-based ribs are heavier than wood-based wall cladding materials and sound waves will not make them vibrate or resonate.

Sustainability

Thanks to the cores high density and low thermal conductivity, the ribs help to maintain room temperature, reducing the need for cooling or heating. Fibre gypsum contains of 94% recycled material. Even better is the fact that 17% of the total content comes from post-consumer recycled material, very important for the certification of buildings.

Emissions

Fibre Gypsum cores are extremely low emitting. One of the reasons is that they are produced without wood binders and automatically without added urea-formaldehyde or isocyanates. Interior Panels and Ribs, containing 97% Fibre Gypsum, will per definition have very low TVOC and formaldehyde emissions.

Challenge us with your design.

Gustafs Linear Ribs provide designers the tool to create exciting and appealing rooms while at the same time ensuring a safe environment for their occupants.

 

OUR PROCESS

01 SHAPE +
01 SHAPE

It is also possible to create ribs with bespoke shapes.

02 PATTERN +
02 PATTERN

A. Offset / various dimensions
B. Decreasing lengths
C. Diagonal
D. Fishbone
E. Offset Fishbone

03 COLOUR +
03 COLOUR

The flexibility in our production allows you to create with almost no restrictions. Room claddings should be made to fit the room not the other way around. Let us assist to realize your personal design.

Some of our bespoke projects

Singing wall

At Sthlm New 04 creativity has taken its form in a unique installation, the architects’ inspiration from the music has left its mark. By combining Linear Rib in oak and walnut veneer , sound waves have been created to the tunes of two different songs.

Kista+

The office entrance interior at IBM has been designed with Gustafs decorative panelling for walls at different locations in the new office.

Malmö live congress

The featured wall rising at the entrance of the congress is cladded with Gustafs Linears, painted in various solid red and black colours. Lights are integrated in some of them.

Details that make the difference

Rib Accessories are unique details including lights, hatches, grilles or other solutions to be combined with your wall or ceiling system. Our linear accessories complete your vision and simplify complicated solutions.

Rib end-caps

Self-adhesive end-caps for gypsum ribs. Supplied in real veneer matching the veneer on the ribs.

Hatches

For quick frequent access to the ancillary systems behind suspend ceilings.

D-Line – Linear lightning för Gustafs Linear System

Integral linear lightning solution for Gustafs Linear Ceiling System. The lamp housing uses the same fixture clips as the ribs and has due to that a free positioning and is demountable. D-Line uses a modern micro prismatic dimming in combination with high-quality LED light sources.

Installation instructions D-line >>

Spot lightning för Gustafs Linear System

Integral spot lightning solution for Gustafs Linear Ceiling System. The lamp track uses the same fixture clips as the ribs and has due to that a free positioning and is demountable. Comes with a modern micro prismatic dimming and high-quality LED light sources.

Acoustex 0,1 – Acoustic felt for Gustafs Linear System

Black acoustic backing with fire class A2-s1,d0. The anti-tear qualities make the felt suitable for use in schools and other tough environments. Supplied in rolls 1,27×100 m. Thickness 0,1 mm.

Acoustex 0,2 – Acoustic felt for Gustafs Linear System

Our most popular black, grey or white acoustic backing with fire class B-s1,d0. Supplied in rolls 1,2×100 m for black and white, grey comes 1,3×100 m. Thickness 0,2 mm.

Acoustex 3,0 – Acoustic felt for Gustafs Linear System

Acoustic backing in the colours Wool Grey or Anthracite with fire class B-s1,d0. The anti-tear qualities make the felt suitable for use in schools and other tough environments. Supplied in rolls 1,2×25 m. Due to the thickness of 3,0 mm, its form stability allows use with wider spacings between the linear ribs. Contains minimum 50% recycled PET bottles and is approved by all international standards regarding in-door climate emissions.

Acoustex 9,0 – Sturdy acoustic felt for multiple use

Extremely form stable acoustic backing in the colours Wool Grey, Dark Grey or Anthracite with fire class B-s1,d0. Can be used as an individual sound absorber or integral as the acoustic insulation layer behind Gustafs demountable Linear Ceiling-CD system. Supplied in sheets in various formats. Contains minimum 50% recycled PET bottles and is approved by all international standards regarding in-door climate emissions. Thickness 9,0 mm.

Solid wood corner – Corner profile

For a smooth transition, these solid wood corner pieces will be adapted to the design of the corner and the dimensions of the ribs meeting vertically. Comes in the wood specie of choice.

01 ACCESSORIES LIGHT D-LINE +
01 ACCESSORIES LIGHT D-LINE

Integrated linear lighting designed to be fully compatible with Gustafs Linear Rib system for ceilings. Fits perfect to light up your stairwell, office, reception, hall or conference table.

A versatile installation system with many benefits

Capax is our unique aluminum profile installation system that provides you a concealed, reliable, quick and cost saving installation. The Quick-Up assembly system is a user friendly aluminum grid offering installation reliability and a perfect visual result. No tools are needed to assemble the interlocking components. A demountable version is available, ideal when access to the ancillary systems is required.

Wall installation

All Rib dimensions can be used. Concealed and fully demountable.

WALL INSTALLATION

WALL INSTALLATION RIB 22mm

Ceiling installation

Concealed and fully demountable installation.

Possible for the Rib dimensions:

Width: 38 mm, Thicknesses 13-40 mm.
Width: 88 mm, Thickness 22 mm.
See all dimensions >>

CEILING INSTALLATION

01 CURVED INSTALLATIONS +
01 CURVED INSTALLATIONS

Using standard components, curved installations are possible down to radius 300 mm for both convex and concave shapes.

02 CONCEALED INSTALLATION +
02 CONCEALED INSTALLATION

A perfect visual result due to a truly concealed and quick installation. No tools are needed to assemble the interlocking components.

03 DEMOUNTABLE +
03 DEMOUNTABLE

Installed with spring clips, the ribs can repeatedly be demounted.

Avoid devalue engineering of your design

Gustafs has comprehensive, accredited test data for a wide variety of criteria such as fire, acoustics, emissions and many others. We tick all the boxes to comply your project with todays modern building standards. However, the following documents are not available for direct downloading. Please send a request or contact us or our country representatives for more information.

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Available certifications for Rib-R

Fire
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Reaction to Fire: B-s1,d0

ASTM: A

Acoustics
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Configurations possible to achieve absorption class A, B or C.

Environmental performance certification program for buildings
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BREEAM
LEED
BVB
Svanen (Nordic Eco)
Sunda Hus

Emissions
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E1
M1
Blue Angel
AgBB
French VOC
Belgian VOC

Declaration of Performance
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Yes

EPD
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Yes

FSC®
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FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®)
Gustafs FSC® certificate code is: SAI-COC-010919

READ MORE KNOWLEDGE HUB FSC® >>

And more
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Added Urea formaldehyde: No
Isocyanate binders: No
Life Time:> 50 years
Country of origin: Sweden
Hygien cleaning: 70% Alc.
Recycled content: 94%
Recycled Post consumer: 17%

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CAD-FILES
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PRODUCT SHEETS
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SPECIFICATION TEXTS
Linear Rib Wall | Word file
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Linear Rib Ceiling Semi Demountable | Word file
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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
Linear Rib Veneer | pdf
Linear Rib Painted | pdf
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ACOUSTIC VALUES
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FIRE CLASSIFICATION
Reaction to fire Gustafs products | pdf
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