ACOUSTIK™ Acoustical – Rubber Flooring Underlayment

Acoustik^TM Sound Deadening Floor Underlayment

PART 1 GENERAL

1. SECTION INCLUDES

1. Acoustik^TM sound deadening floor underlayment and accessories for floor installation.

1. REFERENCES

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

1. ASTM E84: Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

1. ASTM E989: Standard Classification for Determination of Single-Number Metrics for Impact Noise.

1. ASTM E1007: Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Tapping Machine Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies and Associated Support Structures.

1. ICC IBC: International Building Code

1. NFPA 253: Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

1. SUBMITTALS

1. Samples: Submit, at minimum, a 4” x 4” sample for each type of specified acoustical product.

1. Test Reports: Upon request, submit certified test reports to verify specified product performance.

1. QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Qualifications:

1. Manufacturers: Provide acoustical flooring product from a single manufacturer.

1. Installers: Utilize an installer having demonstrated experience on projects of comparable size and complexity.

1. Surface Burning Characteristics: Acoustical product to perform as specified when tested in accordance with ASTM E84, and NFPA 253. Acoustical product surface burning performance should comply with the International Building Code and other local building code requirements.

1. Acoustical Characteristics: Acoustical product to perform as specified when tested in accordance with ASTM E1007.

1. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1. Handle product carefully to avoid any damage.

1. Store product indoors in a clean, cool, dry place, and out of direct sunlight.

1. Store product 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.

1. SITE CONDITIONS

1. Maintain ambient temperature and humidity conditions at levels indicated for the project when occupied for its intended use.

1. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer’s recommended limits.

1. 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 Acoustik^TM information can be found on our website: www.acousticalsurfaces.com

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

1. DESCRIPTION

1. Acoustik^TM sound deadening floor underlayment by Acoustical Surfaces, Inc.

1. Products Options:

1. Product Composition: Recycled rubber

1. Product Thickness: (1/4”) / (3/8”) / (1/2”)

1. Product Size: 4′×25′ – for 1/4" and 3/8" thickness / 4' x 20' - for 1/2" thickness

1. Finish: Black

1. Mounting Method: DA5 Adhesive

1. Acoustical Performance

1. Field Impact Insulation Class (FIIC) per ASTM E1007

1. Surface Burning Performance

1. Fire Rating per ASTM E84: Class C.

1. Critical radiant flux per NFPA 253: 0.43 W/cm²

PART 3 EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION

1. Verification of Conditions:

1. All wet work in the installation area must be complete, cured, and dry prior to installation.

1. INSTALLATION
2. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for installation of acoustical floor product and with industry standards.
3. PROTECTION
4. 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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