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SOUND-ABATE™
Acoustical Shielding for Wall Applications
DESCRIPTION
SOUND-ABATE is a mass loaded, limp vinyl sound damping material designed for commercial, industrial, and residential applications to reduce sound transmission.
USES
SOUND-ABATE is designed for installation behind gypsum drywall, finished surfaces to block and dampen sound transmission through the entire sound frequency spectrum.
APPLICATION
Place SOUND-ABATE sheet in position at top of the wall. Align vertical edges over center of studs. Insert staples along top edge of sheet to hold in place. Allow SOUND-ABATE to unroll vertically along the height of the wall. Apply additional staples along vertical edge if desired. For each additional sheet of SOUND-ABATE to be installed, repeat the previous procedure. Note: Ensure vertical seems center over studs. Trim sheet if necessary. Locate any wall outlet penetrations that will require access and cut an X access point for each. Caulk floor, ceiling, and corner joints before installing drywall.
Steel Stud Installation … For installation of SOUND-ABATE Mass Loaded Vinyl sheets over steel studs, follow installation procedures for wood studs and replace staples with self-tapping, flat head metal screws.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
- Dampens sound and blocks noise by up to 75%.
- Easy to install – reduces labor and production costs.
- Thin profile saves material and labor with no added extensions or adjustments
- Improves HVAC efficiency.
- One layer improves STC rating by 7 in typical wood and steel studded assemblies (16″ o.c., R13 batt insulation, and 5/8″ gypsum drywall)
- Classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as to ANSI/UL 263 Standard, Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, UL File CLBV.R39387
- UL Classified in fire resistant wall designs of the U300, U400, and V400 series.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Roll size = 0.10″ x 4′ x 25′ (100 sf) at 100 lbs |
| Surface weight = 1.0 lb/sf |
| Material = EVA, Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer |
| Contains no PVC |
| No VOC content, no off-gassing |
| One hour fire resistance assembly rated per ASTM E 119 |
| Does not support mold growth |
| Highest Mold Resistance Rating = 10 Per ASTM D3273 |
| STC 26 per ASTM E 90 |
| Class C Flame Spread per ASTM E 84 |
| Flame Spread Index 140 Smoke Developed 250 |
| R Value ≥ 0.3 |
MASTERFORMAT NUMBER AND TITLE
09 81 00 – Acoustic Insulation
09 81 13 – Acoustic Board Insulation
13 48 00 – Sound, Vibration, and Seismic Control
LEED v3/2009 and LEED v4 Cross Reference Table
| LEED v3/2009 New Construction | LEED v4 Building Design & Construction (LEED BD+C) |
| MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management | MR Credit: Construction and Demolition Waste Management |
| MR Credit 5: Regional Materials | MR Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declaration |
| IEQ Prerequisite 3: Minimum Acoustical Performance (Schools) | EQ Prerequisite: Minimum Acoustic Performance (Schools) |
| IEQ Credit 4.4: Low-Emitting Materials | EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials |
| IEQ Credit 9: Enhanced Acoustical Performance (Schools) | EQ Credit: Acoustic Performance |
| IEQ Credit 10: Mold Prevention (Schools) | EQ Credit: Indoor Environmental Quality, Thermal Comfort |
| ID Credit 1: Innovation in Design | IN Credit: Innovation |
2018-02
