Low (E) Emissivity Ceilings
Our low-emissivity ceilings solve a major problem for ice rinks by stopping radiant heat that generates between the ice rink at low level and the roof at high level from warming the ice sheet. This reduces the strain on your refrigeration plant, leading to significant energy savings.
Key Features
Polished aluminium surface reflects up to 97% of radiant heat from the ceiling, lowering the ice heat load.
Increases light reflectivity, allowing a 25–30% reduction in fixtures while maintaining required lux levels.
Low-E Ceilings
In ice rinks, the ceiling is the second-largest source of heat gain on the ice after air convection, accounting for around 28% of the total load. This is caused by radiant heat transfer from the warm ceiling to the cold ice surface.
Low Emissivity Ceilings reduce this effect by using polished aluminium sheets that reflect up to 97% of radiant energy back upward, lowering ice heat gain and improving energy efficiency.
MBI Lapendary Acoustic Low-E Panels
Additional Sources of Radiation
Lighting produces both illumination and heat. High-reflectivity low-e ceilings reduce the number of fixtures needed by 25–30% while maintaining required lux levels, lowering both lighting and refrigeration loads. Spectators introduce additional heat into the arena, some of which is transferred as radiant heat to the rink; a low-e ceiling can help reduce this effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of a low-e ceiling in an ice rink?
How much energy can a low-e ceiling save?
Does a low-e ceiling affect lighting requirements?
What are Lapendary acoustic low-e panels?
Can a low-e ceiling be used in refurbishment projects?
Low-e ceilings are suitable for both new builds and refurbishments, and can be installed over existing structures to improve thermal efficiency and reduce ongoing operating costs without major structural changes.
