Acoustiblok Sound isolation Material
Three Part Specification
Revised January 21 2008

Sections 09830, 09618

Part 1:  General

	1.1 Section Includes: 

		Acoustiblok sound isolation material, and installation accessories.

	1.2 Related Sections 

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		09110 Non-Load Bearing Wall Framing (resilient channel)

		05400 Cold Formed Steel Framing (steel studs)

		13080 Sound, Vibration And Seismic Control (PAC International RSIC clips)

		09260 Gypsum Board Assemblies

		07210 Building Insulation

	1.3 References 

		ASTM E90-02  Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound 		Transmission Loss of Building Partitions

		ASTM E413-87  Classification for Rating Sound Insulation 

		ASTM E989-89 Standard Classification for Determination of  Impact Insulation Class (IIC)

		ANSI/UL Std 263, Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

		UL Fire Resistance Directory 2006 Vol 1, Walls and Partitions

		UL Classification file R21490, Acoustiblok Inc. Acoustiblok sound isolation material

		ASTM D3273 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of 		Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber 

		ASTM D3274 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of 		Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth 

	1.4 Submittals

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		A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300. 

		B. Product Data: Manufacturer's complete and current product data for each product 		required, including complete installation requirements. 

		C. Verification Samples: 8" x 10" sheet of Acoustiblok sound attenuation membrane,
		thickness as specified.

	1.5 Quality Assurance

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		A. Manufacturer Qualifications: The manufacturer shall be a firm with a minimum of five 		years of successful experience in manufacture of products with similar requirements.

		B. Installer Qualifications: The installer shall be a firm with a minimum of two years of 		successful experience in installation of products with similar requirements.

		C. Materials Qualifiction:  Provide ASTM, ANSI, or UL Std test reports from independent 		laboratories with NVLAP or equivalent certification of standards compliance, documenting 		product performance specified for: 

			1. Acoustical properties.
			2. Physical properties
			3. Fire-related properties. 

		D. Receiving Inspection: 

			1. Verify quantities received and condition of materials received.

			2. Verify the dimensions of Acoustiblok material are in compliance with 			materials specified.

			3. Verify dimensions and configuration of any mechanical parts or assemblies 			received, are in compliance with assemblies specified.

		E. Onsite Storage:  

			1. Provide secure storage for all materials.  

			2.  Exposure of Acoustiblok sound 	isolation material to sunlight is permissible.  
			Acoustiblok material must be clean and dry for installation.  Do not permit the 			material to 	be creased, cut, or punctured.

			3.  Acoustiblok material  freezes at -40  F  (-40  C).  Do not unroll 				material at this temperature or below, as the material will crack.  Freeze and 			thaw cycles do not affect the physical or acoustic properties of  Acoustiblok.

		F. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits 		recommended by manufacturer for optimum results.  Do not install products under 		environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

Part 2:  Products

	2.1 Manufacturers

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		A. Provide Acoustiblok Inc. sound isolation membrane material.

			1. Substitutions shall not be considered

		B. Provide Acoustiblok Iron Grip Tape

			1. Substitutions shall not be considered

		C. Provide Acoustiblok Sound Sealant caulk

			1. Substitutions shall not be considered

		D.  Provide Acoustiblok AcoustiMat underlayment material (for enhanced isolation in 		floor/ceiling installations).

			1. Substitutions shall not be considered

		E. Provide fasteners per paragraph 2.2 Materials, subsection E, Fasteners.

 			1. Substitutions shall not be considered

		F. Provide PAC International Inc. Resilient Sound Isolation Clips (for enhanced isolation 		wall and ceiling assemblies).

		G. Provide PAC International Inc. RSIC-AMI Window Mullions (for enhanced isolation 		where exterior windows present a flanking sound path) .

	2.2 Materials

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		A. Acoustiblok sound isolation membrane, 16 oz

			1. Dimensions:

				Width 54"  0.125" (1.372 meters  3.175 mm)
				Rolls 30', 60', 350' (9.14, 18.29, 106.68 meters)
				Material thickness 0.11"  0.03" (2.79 mm  0.76 mm)

				Weight, per roll:
				30'  (9.14 m) 	= 150 lb. 	(68 kg)
				60'  (18.29 m) 	= 300 lb.	(136 kg)
				350' (106.68 m) 	= 1600 lb.	(725.75 kg)

			2. Physical Properties:

				a. Weight 1 lb. square foot (4.89 kg square meter)
				b. Tensile strength min. 510 PSI
				c. Color black (high UV resistance)
				d. Composition: Proprietary mass loaded vinyl based compound

			3. Acoustical Properties:

				a. Minimum STC 26 per ASTM E90-02 and ASTM E413-87
				Minimum sound attenuation 19 dBA @ 100 Hz.

				b. STC and/or IIC ratings of tested wall and floor/ceiling 					construction configurations, as provided by manufacturer's literature 				and verified by independent laboratory tests conducted in 					compliance with ASTM E90-02, ASTM E413-87, and/or ASTM 				E989-89

			4. Environmental Performance:

				a. Heat tolerance: 200 degrees F (93  C)  for 7 days, less than
				1% shrink, no deformation

				b. Material freezes at -40  F (-40  C).  Do not unroll, flex, or 
				handle frozen material (other than as a roll), as it will crack and				break.

				c. UV resistant, not affected by water, detergents

				d. No fungal or algal growth and no visible disfigurement, per 				ASTM D3273 and ASTM D3274 (rating = 10).

			5. Fire Related Properties:

				a. UL Classified for use in fire rated wall and floor/ceiling designs 				of the U300, U400, V400, and L500 series, per UL Fire Resistance 				Directory 2006, vol 1.

		B. Acoustiblok sound isolation membrane, 32 oz

			1. Dimensions:

				Width 54"  0.125" (1.372 meters  3.175 mm)
				Rolls 100' (30.48 meters)
				Material thickness 0.22"  0.03" (5.58 mm  0.76 mm)

				Weight, per roll:  

				100' (30.48m) = 900 lb. (408.24 kg)

			2. Physical Properties:

				a. Weight 2 lb. square foot (9.78 kg square meter)

				b. Tensile strength min. 510 PSI

				c. Color black (high UV resistance)

				d. Composition: Proprietary mass loaded vinyl based compound

			3. Acoustical Properties:

				a. Minimum STC 32 per ASTM E90-02 and ASTM E413-87

				b. STC and/or IIC ratings of tested wall and floor/ceiling 					construction configurations, as provided by manufacturer's literature 
				and verified by independent laboratory tests conducted in  
				compliance with ASTM E90-02, ASTM E413-87, and/or ASTM 				E989-89

			4. Environmental Performance:

				a. Heat tolerance: 200 degrees F (93  C)  for 7 days, less than
				1% shrink, no deformation

				b. Material freezes at -40  F (-40  C).  Do not unroll, flex, or 
				handle frozen material (other than as a roll), as it will crack and				break.

				c. UV resistant, not affected by water, detergents

		C. Acoustiblok Iron Grip Tape

			1. Application:  As a joint sealing tape

			2. Dimensions and packaging:  Tape is 2" (50.8 mm) wide, 2.0 mil (51 microns) 			thick, packaged 60 yards (54.86 meters) per roll. 24 rolls per case.

			3. Quantity required:  As specified to tape all joints in Acoustiblok material as 			installed.

			4. Acoustical, Mechanical, and Fire Related properties

				a.  Acoustical properties n/a, air tight seal only

				b.  Mechanical properties:  One sided tape, formulated to adhere to 				Acoustiblok sound isolation material.  (Note: Common adhesive 				tapes release from Acoustiblok in 4 to 10 days.)

				c.  Fire related properties:  U.L. recognized and CSA accepted.

			5. Environmental performance:

				Chemical                             	Appearance

				Isopropyl Alcohol		No Change
				Detergent			No Change
				Engineer Oil at 250F (121)	No Change
				Water for 48 hours		No Change  

				Temperature Resistance 300 (149C) for 24 hours:  Slight 				discoloration and shrinkage.  -40F (-40C) for 10 days: No change 				noted  Humidity Resistance: 24 Hours at 100F(38C) and 100% 				relative humidity: No change noted.


		D. Acoustiblok Acoustical Sound Sealant Caulk

			1. Application:  As an acoustical caulk

			2. Packaging: 10 Oz (0.296 liters) Tube, 1 lb. (0.454 kg) ea.  12 tubes per case.

			3. Quantity required:  Estimate requirement for caulking Acoustiblok joints and 			edges where required, and for caulking to seal penetrations (air holes) in 			partitions incorporating Acoustiblok.  One tube provides approximately 25 feet 			(7.62 meters) of linear coverage (typical caulk bead).

			4. Acoustical, Mechanical, and Fire Related properties

				a.  Acoustical properties:  Provides air-tight seal and significant 				acoustical isolation.  All acoustical test results for wall and 				floor/ceiling designs provided by Acoustiblok, employ Acoustiblok 				Acoustical Sound Sealant Caulk.

				b. Mechanical properties:  A high bonding resilient caulk which will 				reliably adhere to Acoustiblok sound isolation material and other 				construction components.  Formulated for interior use only.

				c. Fire related properties:  Exceeds the specifications for ASTM E-				136 and conforms to all National Building Codes, including BOCA, 				CABO, SBCCI, ICBO, NFPA and the 2003 International Building 				Codes. Pass ASTM E-814 (UL 1479) 

		E. Acoustiblok AcoustiPad underlayment material

			1. Application:  To enhance acoustical and mechanical isolation (STC, IIC) in 			floor/ceiling construction.

			2. Dimensions and Packaging: Material is 0.25" (0.635 cm) thick.  Packaged in 			rolls, 35 ft x 4 ft (9.75 meters x 1.22 meters).

			3. Quantity required:  Estimate requirement by calculating area of floor(s) 			where this material will be applied.

			4. Acoustical, Mechanical, and Fire Related properties

				a.  Acoustical properties: Mechanical decoupler only

				b.  Mechanical properties:  Resilient high density, high stability 				polymer foam, formulated to decouple audio frequency vibration 				between layered structures and materials.  Typical application:  Lay 				on top of decking to isolate an Acoustiblok layer from the decking, 				before flooring is installed.

				c.  Fire related properties:  U.L. recognized and CSA accepted. 

		F. Fasteners 

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			1. Staple Caps

				a. Mfg part number(s), dimensions and packaging shall be specified 				per manufacturer documentation.  Consult Acoustiblok Inc. for 				recommendations.

				b. Quantity required shall be estimated based on design and site 				specific considerations.


			2. Tin Caps

				a. Mfg part number(s), dimensions and packaging shall be specified 				per manufacturer documentation.  Consult Acoustiblok Inc. for 				recommendations.

				b. Quantity required shall be estimated based on design and site 				specific considerations.

			3. Wafer Headed Screws

				a. Mfg part number(s), dimensions and packaging shall be specified 				per manufacturer documentation.  Consult Acoustiblok Inc. for 				recommendations.

				b. Quantity required shall be estimated based on design and site 				specific considerations.

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		G. PAC International Inc. RSIC sound isolation clips

			1. Application:  Enhanced acoustical isolation of drywall and other materials in 			wall and ceiling assemblies from framing components.

			2. Mfg part number(s), dimensions and packaging shall be specified per 			manufacturer documentation

			3. Quantity required shall be estimated based on design and site specific 			considerations.

			4. Acoustical, Mechanical, and Fire Related:  Specifier shall review the  			acoustical, mechanical, and fire related properties in the manufacturer's 			documentation.

		H. PAC International Inc. RSIC-AMI Window Mullion

			1. Application:  Enhanced acoustical isolation of architectural spaces with 			adjoining exterior windows (control flanking path transmission).

			2. Mfg part number(s), dimensions and packaging shall be specified per 			manufacturer documentation

			3. Quantity required shall be estimated based on design and site specific 			considerations.

			4. Acoustical, Mechanical, and Fire Related:  Specifier shall review the  			acoustical, mechanical, and fire related properties in the manufacturer's 			documentation.

		I. Resilient Channel

			1. Application:  Enhanced acoustical isolation of drywall and other materials in 			wall and ceiling assemblies.

			2. Mfg part number(s), dimensions and packaging shall be specified per 			manufacturer documentation

			3. Quantity required shall be estimated based on design and site specific 			considerations.

			4. Acoustical, Mechanical, and Fire Related:  Specifier shall review the  			acoustical, mechanical, and fire related properties in the manufacturer's 			documentation.

Part 3: Execution

	3.1  Examination

		A.  Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

		B.  If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of 		unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.



	3.2  Preparation

		A.  Assure that the Acoustiblok sound isolation material is clean and dry.

		B.  Follow manufacturer's guidelines for materials prep and handling.


	3.3  Installation

		A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's suggestions.

		B. Apply fasteners per Acoustiblok installation guide and fastener manufacturer's 			guidelines.

		C. Installers shall apply Acousticaulk, tape, and scrap sound isolation material as necessary 		to preserve the isolation's acoustical integrity, where the isolation material is mechanically 		penetrated (electrical outlet and switch boxes, etc.).

	3.4  Protection

		A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

		B. Correct any materials or mechanical damage or deficiencies before substantial 			completion.

END OF SECTION

