International Building Code (IBC) Calls for minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Insulation Impact Class (IIC) Ratings of 50UL®-listed wall and floor assemblies • ICC-ES ESR-1374

The need for Sound Control in multi-family residential and commercial construction is growing. • According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), litigation over inadequate

sound mitigation is the number two driver of construction lawsuits. • NoiseisthenumberonecomplaintofHotelGuestsaccordingtoa2011JDPower

and Associates Survey.

440 SoundBarrier® is One Conventional, High-Performance, Green Product That Lasts in Walls, Floors and Ceilings. Contractors can pull and install the same board for multiple applications in the same space for maximum efficiency.

Superior Sound Control ratings in both 16” and 24” on center walls. 440 SoundBarrier has one of the lowest installed costs in its class; ideal for renovation work because it requires access to only one-side of wall.

1/2 Inch Panels:• Strong and Lightweight (1.2 lbs. per sq. ft.)• Easily Installed• Moisture and mold-resistant• Thermally Insulating• 98% Recycled Content (High Post-Consumer)

Superior Sound Control for:• Multi-family residential• Hotels • Hospitals• Home theatres• Single-family residential

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5/8” Type C gypsum wallboard

2’ x 4’ wood studs spaced 16” O.C.

3” Mineral Wool Insulation(STC 52 with 3-1/2” Fiberglass)

Threaded Drywall nails or Drywall wood screws

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier® is attached to 1-side only

#10 1-1/2” Laminating Screws (rock to rock screws)

5/8” Type C gypsum wallboard “decoupled” and attached to 1/2” 440 SoundBarrier® only; not to studs.

5/8” gypsum wallboard

3-5/8” 25 gauge metal studs spaced 24” O.C.

3-1/2” Fiberglass Insulation (or 3” Mineral Wool)

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier® is attached to 1-side only

#10 1-1/2” Laminating Screws (rock to rock screws)

5/8” gypsum wallboard “decoupled” and attached to 1/2” 440 SoundBarrier®only; not to studs.

U465

STC 55 (Single Walls STC 54 - 60)

STC 53

Installs flat and dry; not subject to cracking. Mold and mildew resistant.Can be easily installed a room at a time or over the entire job depending on project needs.Recognized in UL L500 Series Fire Rated Floor/Ceiling Assemblies

Superior Sound Control Performance

Nailable, decoupleable, thermally insulating and easy to install under drywall, structural 440 SoundBarrier combines an STC of 50+ with LEED-compliant and CHPS-certified performance.

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STC 50 llC 71 STC 55 llC 82 STC 54 llC 51

STC 53 llC 55 STC 52 llC 51 STC 51 llC 72

STC 51 llC 75 STC 52 llC 50 STC 52 llC 77

STC 52 llC 60 F llC 46 STC 54 llC 52

1 1/2-Hour Fire Assembly

Typical Assemblies

Concrete/ComfortBase®

Typical Assemblies

5/8” CDX Sq. Edge Plywood

TJI Pro 150 Series 91/2” Deep

Resilient Channel

Assembly With Carpet & Pad

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

(2) 1/2” Type C

Gypsum

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

3/4” T & G Plywood

117/8” TJI®/250 Joist

5/8” Gypsum

Carpet

Pad

61/4” Insulation

Resilient Channel

3/4” T & G Hardwood Strip Flooring

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

18” Open Web Joist

5/8” Gypsum

3/4” T & G Plywood

63/4” Insulation

Resilient Channel

1/4” Plywood

3/4” T&G Plywood

6 3/4” Insulation

Resilient Channel

Vinyl

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

18” Open Web Joist

5/8” Gypsum

Wood Floating Floor

16” Open Web Joist

Resilient Channel

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

3/4” T & G Plywood

5/8” Gypsum

Carpet

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

16” Open Web Truss Joist

5/8” Gypsum

Pad

3/4” T&GPlywood

Resilient Channel

NAILED 6” O.C

Wood/440 SoundBarrier

Pad

3/4” T & G Plywood

6 3/4” Insulation

Resilient Channel

Carpet

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

16” Open Web Truss Joist

5/8” Gypsum

1/4” Plywood

3/4” T & G Plywood

6 1/4” Insulation

Resilient Channel

Vinyl

1/2” 440 SoundBarrier

11 7/8” TJI/250 Joist

5/8” Gypsum

Pad

3/4” T & G Plywood

61/4” Insulation

Resilient Channel

Carpet

3/4” 440 SoundBarrier

11 7/8” TJI®/250 Joist

5/8” Gypsum

Laminate Floor

31/2” Insulation

Resilient Channel

1/2” ComfortBase

6” Slab Concrete

5/8” Gypsum

UL L547 UL L521 UL L521

UL L521 UL L528 UL L528

Ceramic Tile1/2” 440

SoundBarrier24” Open Web

Truss Joist5/8”

Gypsum

Proflex 90 MSCUnderlayment3/4” T & G Plywood6” InsulationResilient Channel

Ceramic Tile

1/2” ComfortBase or 440 SoundBarrier cut into 4x4’s

NAC Super SAM sound abatement membrane

1/8’ thick applied with Medium Bed Acoustic

Mortar

6” Slab Concrete