Interior Quilted Curtains - Absorptive/Noise Barrier Curtains

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Quilted Curtain S.T.O.P. Absorptive and Noise Barrier Quilted Curtains

PART 1 GENERAL

1. SECTION INCLUDES
   1. Quilted Curtains S.T.O.P. absorptive and noise barrier quilted curtains.
2. REFERENCES
   1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
      1. ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
      2. ASTM E90: Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
      3. ASTM C423: Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
      4. ASTM E795: Standard Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
   2. International Code Council (ICC)
      1. ICC IBC: International Building Code
3. SUBMITTALS
   1. Product Data: Manufacturer’s data sheet and installation instructions.
   2. Samples: Submit, at minimum, a 4” x 4” sample for each type of specified acoustical curtain.
   3. Test Reports: Upon request, submit certified test reports to verify specified product performance.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE
   1. Qualifications:
      1. Manufacturers: Provide acoustical curtains from a single manufacturer.
      2. Installers: Utilize an installer having demonstrated experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.
   2. Performance Requirements:
      1. Surface Burning Characteristics: Acoustical curtains to perform as specified when tested in accordance with ASTM E84. Acoustical curtain surface burning performance should comply with the International Building Code and other local building code requirements.
      2. Acoustical Characteristics: Acoustical curtains to perform as specified when tested in accordance with ASTM C423 and ASTM E90.
5. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
   1. Storage and Handling Requirements:
      1. Handle curtains carefully to avoid any damage.
      2. Store curtains indoors in a clean, cool, dry place, and out of direct sunlight.
      3. Store curtains in a space where the ambient temperature and humidity conditions are being maintained at the levels indicated for the project when occupied for its intended use.
6. SITE CONDITIONS
   1. Ambient Conditions:
      1. Maintain ambient temperature and humidity conditions at levels indicated for the project when occupied for its intended use.
      2. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer’s recommended limits.
   2. Existing Conditions: Do not install curtains until space is enclosed and weather proofed, and wet work is completely dry.
7. WARRANTY
   1. Provide manufacturer’s written product warranty per Section 01 77 00 – Closeout Procedures.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Specifier Note: Red colored text below requires you to select an option before this specification can be completed. Options in red text are bound by parenthesis. Additional Quilted Curtain S.T.O.P. information can be found on our website

1. MANUFACTURERS
   1. Acoustical Surfaces, Inc., 123 Columbia Court N, Chaska, MN 55318.
      Phone: 952-448-5300. Fax: 952-448-2613. Website: www.acousticalsurfaces.com
2. DESCRIPTION
   1. Product: Quilted Curtains S.T.O.P. absorptive and noise barrier quilted curtains by Acoustical Surfaces, Inc.
   2. BSC-25 Options:
      1. Curtain Composition: Quilted fiberglass core with fiberglass cloth facing and vinyl barrier
      2. Curtain Style: BSC-25 – Quilting on both sides
      3. Curtain Thickness: Nominal 2”
      4. Curtain Size: (Custom – 48” width max, 25’ length max)
      5. Barrier Weight: (1 lb/sqft) / (2 lb/sqft)
      6. Finish: (Standard – Silver) / (Black) / (Tan) / (White)
      7. Mounting Method: Grommeted
   3. BBC-13 Options:
      1. Curtain Composition: Quilted fiberglass core with fiberglass cloth facing and vinyl barrier
      2. Curtain Style: BBC-13 – Quilting on one side
      3. Curtain Thickness: Nominal (1”) / (2”)
      4. Curtain Size: (Custom – 54” width max, 25’ length max)
      5. Barrier Weight: 1 lb/sqft
      6. Finish: (Standard – Silver) / (Black) / (Tan) / (White)

Mounting Method: Grommeted

1. Product Performance:
   1. Acoustical Performance
      1. Sound Transmission Classification (STC) per ASTM E90. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) per ASTM C423.

1. Surface Burning Performance
   1. Fire Rating per ASTM E84: Class A.

PART 3 EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION
2. Verification of Conditions: All wet work in the installation area must be complete, cured, and dry prior to installation.
3. INSTALLATION
4. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for installation of curtains and with industry standards.
5. CLEANING
6. Clean surfaces of curtains per manufacturer’s instructions or recommendations.
7. Remove and replace damaged or discolored material and material that cannot be properly cleaned.
8. PROTECTION
9. Protect installed work from damage due to subsequent construction activity, including temperature and humidity limitations and dust control, so that the work will be without damage and deterioration at the time of acceptance by the owner.

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