Suitable for a wide range of projects, canopy systems are the ideal choice when a full suspended ceiling isn’t required or desired, allowing acoustic treatments to be added to a space without disrupting services or altering the wider ceiling build‑up. As demand for open-soffit acoustic ceiling solutions continues to rise, OWA is offering contractors, architects and specifiers greater choice than ever before with new additions to its Selecta canopy range.
Most recently, OWA has extended its popular Selecta canopy range of glass wool and metal acoustic absorbers to include a natural hemp canopy which provides a natural‑fibre option for projects prioritising embodied‑carbon reduction. Manufactured from fast‑growing hemp fibres that absorb more biomass (bound CO₂) during growth than is used in production, the panels achieve a negative carbon usage while still delivering class A acoustic performance. Ideal for achieving elegant interior designs, the standard 1880 × 1200 × 45 mm format is suspended on six discreet wire ropes and absorbs sound across both faces. The natural straw finish can be left exposed or specified in a palette of different shades, and the panels can be fully recycled at end of their life.
Another key part of OWA’s range is the S14 metal acoustic canopy, which provides class A sound absorption and a durable, low‑carbon alternative to traditional materials. Manufactured from steel produced using cleaner electric‑arc‑furnace technology, S14 has the lowest carbon footprint of OWA’s metal ceiling systems. The standard 2 m × 1 m rectangular canopy is supplied as a one‑piece unit to create clean, ‘floating’ ceiling designs, with black and white kits held in stock. Each kit includes an integrated acoustic pad and suspension rods, making the system straightforward to install and relocate. Bespoke metal canopies are also available in a choice of sizes, shapes, colours, perforations and mesh patterns.
The new hemp additions and durable metal S14 canopy complement the established Selecta range of acoustic glass wool ceiling absorbers to give OWA one of the broadest collections of ceiling canopies. Offering impressive sound absorption performance, Selecta includes seven distinctive, fleece covered, free-hanging shapes which are available as standard in white, grey or black, or can be made to order in different coloured fabrics. For a bespoke design, Selecta Flex enables specifiers to design their own custom shapes within a 2400 x 1200 mm envelope.
The canopies are supplied as lightweight, one‑piece absorbers that can be suspended individually or grouped to form larger acoustic clusters. The panels are easy to handle on site, can be repositioned if layouts change, and offer a wide choice of shapes, colours and finishes to support different design schemes.
OWA’s canopies have become a practical choice on refurbishment and workplace schemes where open-plan layouts can create challenging acoustic conditions. Canopies or rafts also lend themselves perfectly to creating contemporary open plan spaces as well as providing bespoke solutions for properties with period features such as vaulted ceilings.
To discuss your next project, please contact the OWA team via enquiries@owa-ceilings.co.uk. More information about OWA’s ceiling canopy range is available at www.owa-ceilings.co.uk
