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SoundStop Wall Sheathing
SoundStop Underlayment
SoundStop Tackable Wall Panels
Does SoundStop® diminish the one hour wall system fire rating?
No. Tests conducted by the Gypsum Association report wood fiberboard does not diminish wall system fire ratings. This is documented in the Gypsum Association’s 14th Edition of the Fire Design Manual – GA File WP 3330 and WP 3510. These observations are further described in the ASTM Special Technical Publication STP 685 Ten Rules of Fire Endurance. The Uniform Building Code addresses the fire resistance of walls via footnote 14 to Table 7-B.
Can SoundStop® be installed over existing drywall?
Yes. The installation of SoundStop® will significantly enhance the sound deadening effectiveness of drywall. A second layer of drywall must be installed over SoundStop®. Be sure that the proper size drywall nails or screws are used during the installation. Nails and screws must be secured to studs whenever installing drywall over SoundStop®.
What Is the best way to install SoundStop® in new construction?
Apply SoundStop® vertically with the studs, using proper size drywall nails or screws. First place a drywall nail or screw in each corner of SoundStop® and across the middle of each board. Then apply a bead of acoustical caulk where SoundStop® meets the ceiling, the sides of the walls and the floor. Next, install the drywall horizontally using the standard drywall nailing pattern. Always secure nails or screws to studs.
Do I need to use window and door jamb extensions when installing SoundStop® with drywall?
Yes.
Can SoundStop® be exposed to the weather?
No. SoundStop® should only be installed when the building is ready for drywall.
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What is the SoundStop® acoustical rating?
SoundStop® has a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 23. SoundStop® should always be used behind drywall. The combined SoundStop® and drywall system dramatically enhances acoustical benefits.
What is the difference between regular fiberboard and SoundStop®?
SoundStop® is a specially formulated fiberboard product with enhanced sound deadening performance. SoundStop® is manufactured for interior use in sound rated wall partitions and floor/ceiling construction. Regular fiberboard sheathing is manufactured for use as an exterior sheathing product.
How is SoundStop® made?
SoundStop® is a green product made of recovered hardwood or sugar cane fibers. It is composed of 97% organic materials.
Can carpet be installed directly over SoundStop® in a flooring installation?
No. SoundStop® is not a structural product. Wood sleepers measuring 1” x 3” and a 5/8 inch plywood underlayment must be installed on top of the SoundStop® before the carpet is laid.
What is the proper installation of SoundStop® for ceilings in
new
construction?
Use the following installation procedure:
- First put SoundStop® on the ceiling running parallel with the joists.
- Next, put one drywall nail or drywall screw in each corner of the SoundStop® and a row of drywall nails or drywall screws across the middle of each SoundStop® sheet. If the outside edges of SoundStop® are not secure, more nailing may be required.
- Try to use as many full sheets of SoundStop® as possible to minimize the number of seams.
- Install drywall perpendicular to SoundStop® ensuring that no seams of the drywall and SoundStop® line up. This will help isolate the sound.
- When installing drywall ensure that drywall nails or drywall screws are long enough to penetrate the drywall and SoundStop®. Drive into the floor joist at least 3/4”.
- The drywall nail or drywall screw length will vary depending on the thickness of the drywall. Multiple layers also will change the length of the drywall nails or drywall screws.
- Run a bead of acoustical caulking around the edges of the ceiling before starting the walls. Make sure proper width mud rings are installed on the electrical outlets before SoundStop® and drywall are installed.
How do I install SoundStop® on wall and ceilings over existing drywall?
- First make sure that all light switch and baseboard electric outlet covers are removed.
- Walls must be free of any objects sticking out of the walls and ceiling.
- Proper size mud rings must be installed on electrical boxes before installing SoundStop®.
- Apply SoundStop® by using drywall screws or drywall nails that are long enough to penetrate the wall stud or ceiling joist 3/4”.
- Install the drywall in the opposite direction of SoundStop® making sure that no SoundStop® and the drywall seams line up.
- Use regular drywall nailing pattern to install the drywall, making sure that the drywall screws or drywall nails are long enough to penetrate the drywall and SoundStop® and enter the ceiling joist or the wall stud 3/4".
What do STC ratings and other sound measurement terms mean?
Sound Transmission Class (STC) is an expression of Sound Transmission Loss (described below under STL) as a single number which indicates performance over a selected range of sound frequencies. The higher the STC, the more efficient the partition or floor will be for reducing sound transmission in most environments. The STC rating for SoundStop® is 23.
STL is a measure of the sound insulating efficiency of partition or floor construction, expressed in decibels. It represents the reduction of energy which occurs when sound is transmitted through a partition or floor. Resulting noise reduction depends on the type of sound and construction design and materials. Intensity of sound is measured in units of decibels (dB). Higher sound intensity yields a higher decibel number.
Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) is the accepted index of materials sound absorbing effectiveness. NRC is the mathematical average of four coefficients of absorption-at 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 cycles per second-expressed in the nearest multiple of .05.
What is the best way to describe STC in relationship with decibels?
The Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating measures the number of decibels of transmitted sounds a wall or floor reduces over an average of sound frequencies. For example, a standard un-caulked drywall has an STC rating of about 30, which means that the wall reduces the transmitted sound by an average of 30 decibels.
Examples of STC ratings:
STC
25
Speech heard through walls or floors
30
Loud speech fairly well understood
35
Loud speech heard; not understood
45
Some loud speech barely heard
50
Loud speech not heard
How natural is SoundStop Underlayment?
Made from 93% natural wood materials.
Does SoundStop Underlayment help with flooring irregularities?
Yes.
How strong is SoundStop Underlayment?
It can withstand high compressive strengths up to 4100 pounds per square foot.
What are SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels?
SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels are fiberboard panels wrapped in vinyl or cloth that provide a unique combination of sound deadening, attractive aesthetics, thermal insulation, tackability, and durability at a low cost.
How are SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels made?
The substrates used in SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels, VersaKor® and FlameSpec®, are made of recycled wood fibers. The fibers are ironed to provide a smooth surface to which a vinyl or cloth material is adhered.
Why would I use SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels rather than drywall?
There are a number of reasons. First, SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels provide superior sound deadening from outside the room and from inside the room to other rooms.
Second, SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels provide a Tackable, useable wall surface which gypsum can not. In most cases, tape is used to display items on drywall – when removed, paint can be damaged which can cost time, money and labor. SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels will last for 15 years or more so there is a significant savings in not having to repaint the gypsum every couple of years.
Third, SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels provide a warmer environment – both aesthetically and literally. The vinyl coverings take away the “institutional” look and they provide an R-value of 1.2 – double the R-value of gypsum.
Finally, when teachers experience the tackability, sound deadening and attractive aesthetics of SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels, they can’t live without them – their classrooms become a much better learning environment.
What sizes of SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels are available?
Panels are 4 feet wide and lengths range from 6 feet to 16 feet, so they can be manufactured to fit any room or design concept. Additionally, the panels can be cut easily to fit room dimensions, fixtures and cabinetry.
What level of sound deadening can I expect from SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels?
STC (Sound Transmission Class) ratings are based on a wall system, not an individual component. Using SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels it is common to see ratings of 50 or more. STC is a widely used numerical scale that rates how well the system stops sound transfer generated by speech or other noise. The higher the STC, the more efficient the system is in reducing sound transmission from room to room or from the outside in. Ratings of 50 or more are generally accepted to be excellent and will reduce a significant amount of sound.
How are SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels to installed?
It is recommended, but not necessary, that the panels be installed by a qualified professional with experience installing wall panels. Installation instructions are available upon request. In most cases a standard multi-purpose construction adhesives such as Liquid Nails or Henry 317 is used to affix the panels to the wall.
Can I install SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels on brick or cinder block walls?
Yes, you can attach the panels to brick or block by fastening furring strips or R-C channel first or by simply using more adhesive. Installation instructions are available.
Can I install SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels over drywall or Vinyl Covered Gypsum (VCG) panels?
Yes. In fact, this is an excellent way to modernize walls that need to be painted or replaced. Our experience shows that the panels last for up to 15 years, which leads to considerable savings from not having to repaint walls every several years.
By retrofitting SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels over drywall or VCG, you are also saving labor costs of replacing drywall, adding sound deadening, tackability, and thermal insulation. You will also forgo the time, effort and mess of tearing down and replacing the existing gypsum product, including taping and sanding.
Can SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels be cleaned?
Yes. Most vinyl wall coverings can be cleaned using a mild soap and water and some will allow more aggressive cleaning solutions. It is recommended that you follow the cleaning instructions for the specific vinyl you choose.
How long will SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels last?
As with many products, a lot depends on the wear and tear they are
subjected to on a daily basis. In California, where tackable wall panels have been used for 20 years, they tend to last for 15 years or more. If a panel is damaged, that panel can be easily replaced.
If a panel is damaged, how can it be replaced?
Simply pull the old panel from the wall and replace with a new panel using the same installation procedures.
What colors and patterns are available?
There are hundreds of colors, many patterns choices and several weights of vinyl available to meet any combination design/ aesthetic requirements and durability.
How does the weight of the vinyl affect the product?
The heavier weight of the vinyl, the more durable it is. Heavier weight vinyl is generally more expensive. Type I, 15 ounce vinyl coverings are most common and provide an excellent balance between cost and durability. Type II, 21 ounce vinyl coverings are at the high end of the most stringent requirements.
How much are SoundStop® Tackable Wall Panels?
Pricing is dependent on several factors including the vinyl pattern, vinyl weight, and difficulty of Installation. Panel prices usually range between $1.00 - $2.00 per square foot, plus installation. Please contact us at 800-375-0289 for more information.
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