09 8500 - Sound Transmission Control Materials

(Impact and STC-rated Materials)


Acoustical Surfaces

Acoustical Surfaces
ASI is a company with 25 years of experience and over 400 specialty soundproofing, noise control, vibration control and acoustical products. We have knowledgeable acoustics and soundproofing professionals ready to explain our cost effective solutions. With hundreds of products in stock, easy to use, fast shipment, best price guarantee, green and fire safe.


Acoustics First

Acoustics First Corporation
Acoustics First Corporation manufactures and distributes acoustical products to control sound and eliminate noise in commercial, residential, government, institutional and industrial applications worldwide. Products include diffusers, sound absorbers, noise barriers, vibration isolation products and accessories. Acoustics First Corporation holds several patents and brand names include Art Diffusor®, Cutting Wedge®, Sound Channels®, and BlockAid®Barrier.


Allied Custom Gypsum

Allied Custom Gypsum  Contact Us  Specs
More effective noise reduction. AccuQuiet Sound Mats provide enhanced noise control in wood-frame and concrete floor-ceiling assemblies in conjunction with the fire resistive properties of AccuCrete. AccuQuiet is easy to install and the water-tight fabric that supports the AccuCrete prevents leaks of cement slurry and excess moisture through to the subfloor.


Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Fiberboard
Use SOUNDSTOP® to maximize sound deadening power from: Neighbor to neighbor - shared walls and corridors. Room to room - noise-generating media rooms, workshops, laundries, and children’s bedrooms and playrooms; offices and conference rooms. Outside in: dogs barking, traffic and industrial noises, trains and airplanes. 1-hour fire rated in a load bearing wall system when installed behind drywall.


UnderGard

Custom Building Products  Contact Us
Custom® Building Products is revolutionizing the tile industry with EasyMat™, the most technologically advanced, lightweight mat underlayment. EasyMat is highly versatile, and can be used for setting tile or stone directly over any acceptable subfloor. Dimensionally stable, EasyMat creates an exceptionally strong, bonded crack prevention system and delivers credible impact sound reduction.


Dura Undercushions

Dura Undercushions
Dura’s sound control underlayments manufactured with recycled tire rubber (85% content), are a simple but very effective solution to creating floor systems which meet stringent sound ratings in multiple story dwellings (condominiums, hotels, apartments, private homes, and business applications). Can be installed under gypsum concrete, cement, wood floors, carpet, ceramic and vinyl tiles; all yielding the highest IIC ratings.


QT Sound Insulation

ECORE International  LEED
QT Sound Insulation is formulated from resilient recycled rubber and installs directly underneath a variety of floor surfaces including ceramic tile, hardwood and stone to greatly reduce impact sound. QT is engineered to provide the highest IIC rating improvement over any other sound control product available.


Hacker Industries

Hacker Industries  Contact Us  Specs  CAD
Hacker Industries, Inc. has added a low-profile sound mat to its line of premier acoustical control products. FIRM-FILL SCM is a thin, 3mm, mat that requires only ¾” of a FIRM-FILL brand gypsum concrete topping. For the most cost-effective solution to address IIC sound control, specify FIRM-FILL SCM with a Hacker floor underlayment.


ITW TACC

ITW TACC
AcoustiLock is a VOC-compliant sound control sealant specifically formulated to reduce sound transmission and increase acoustical performance in gypsum wallboard partition systems. AcoustiLock adheres to wood, metal, concrete, and gypsum drywall surfaces. Can be used to maintain an airtight seal when used with polyethylene sheeting. Qualifies for LEED and other green building credits.


Keene Building Products

Keene Building Products
Keene Building Products manufacturers 3-dimensional noise control products for multi-family apartments and condominiums to stop impact and airborne noise. Quiet Qurl® products are available with traditional moisture control (MC) fabric, MT (Muffling technology enhancement) and RF (reinforced fiberglass). These range in thickness from 0.125 inch-0.75 inch with underlayments such as gypsum concrete and lightweight concrete.


Kinetics Noice Control

Kinetics Noise Control Company
Kinetics Noise Control manufactures the broadest line of acoustic, noise, and vibration control products in North America and distributed worldwide. Please contact us for assistance with product selection, application, and design.


Laticrete

LATICRETE International, Inc.  Contact Us  CAD  LEED
LATICRETE offers high performance sound control products providing maximum IIC ratings. Independently tested and backed by a complete system warranty, LATICRETE products are comprised of post-consumer recycled content and will contribute to LEED certification. Ideal for ceramic, porcelain or stone tile, LATICRETE will reduce impact sound transmission and protect the tile finish from cracking.


Maxxon

Maxxon Corporation  Specs  CAD  LEED
Acousti-Mat® Sound Control Systems put an end to noise complaints - even with ceramic and wood floors. Acousti-Mat's entangled filaments create a void area between the subfloor and Maxxon® underlayments. Acousti-Mat® LPR, Acousti-Mat® II, Enkasonic®, and Acousti-Mat® 3 are made with 40% pre-consumer recycled content. Acousti-Mat LP is the thinnest, fastest way to quiet floors.


Noble

The Noble Co.  Contact Us  Specs  CAD  LEED
Noble Company produces NobleSeal® SIS, a patented sheet membrane that reduces floor-to-floor impact noise. SIS is only 3/64" thick so it minimizes the need to alter door/cabinet heights. SIS also provides waterproofing and crack isolation – perfect for kitchens, baths. Specify under tile or hardwood floors over common substrates (even radiant heat systems and gypsum underlayment).


PAC International

PAC International  Specs  CAD
The RSIC (Rubber Sound Isolation Clip) provides the lowest cost highest performing noise control solutions available. This complete noise absorbing system achieves superior STC’s and IIC’s in floor/ceiling and wall systems making it ideal for both new construction and renovations. RSIC-1 is the first and only product classified by UL in both fire and sound.


illbruck

pinta acoustic  Specs  LEED
PROSPEC Decibel Drop™ is a high-performance viscoelastic damping compound that decreases the sound traveling to adjacent rooms.  It is easy to install between layers of drywall, plywood or sub flooring in new and retrofit applications. PROSPEC Decibel Drop is ideal for use in commercial, broadcast/audio, home theater and multifamily interior spaces.


RPG

RPG Diffusor Systems
Today’s requirement for sophisticated, multi-functional buildings provides many noise and vibration challenges. The RPG-CDM system addresses all aspects of noise and vibration by integrating complete room “box-in-box” decoupling systems for isolating the floors, walls and ceilings of performance spaces, recording/broadcast facilities, residences, home theaters, sports and fitness facilities, mechanical rooms, and many more.


Thermafiber

Thermafiber  Contact Us  Specs  CAD  BIM  LEED
Thermafiber mineral wool insulation provides superior thermal, sound, and fire protection in commercial construction applications. Our mineral wool insulation contains over 75% post-industrial recycle content and is capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 2000°F. Thermafiber products are incorporated in hundreds of tested and approved construction assemblies for fire rated construction and improved sound control.


USG Flooring

USG Performance Substrates  Specs  CAD  LEED
USG® is the only gypsum floor manufacturer that produces gypsum products. And only synthetic gypsum is used in Levelrock® Green floor underlayments for up to 94% green composition. In fact, all green Levelrock floor underlayments may contribute towards LEED® credits. See how USG’s world-class research team’s dedication to product development can benefit you.


Zero International

Zero International  Contact Us  CAD
Door gasketing systems and acoustical seals engineered to function efficiently through millions of cycles over many years. Designed to guarantee easy installation and reliable high-STC sound-control performance with top-quality neoprene and gasket housings, and adjustable features to offset alignment problems and help compensate for poor installation. Doorlite systems available.


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See also:
03 5400 - Cementitious Floor Underlayment
09 6005 - Flooring Specialties - for flooring underlayment materials
09 8200 - Sound Absorption Materials (NRC rated)



Acoustical Surfaces

Acoustical Surfaces
ASI is a company with 25 years of experience and over 400 specialty soundproofing, noise control, vibration control and acoustical products. We have knowledgeable acoustics and soundproofing professionals ready to explain our cost effective solutions. With hundreds of products in stock, easy to use, fast shipment, best price guarantee, green and fire safe.



Acoustics First

Acoustics First Corporation
Acoustics First Corporation manufactures and distributes acoustical products to control sound and eliminate noise in commercial, residential, government, institutional and industrial applications worldwide. Products include diffusers, sound absorbers, noise barriers, vibration isolation products and accessories. Acoustics First Corporation holds several patents and brand names include Art Diffusor®, Cutting Wedge®, Sound Channels®, and BlockAid®Barrier.


Allied Custom Gypsum

Allied Custom Gypsum  Contact Us  Specs
More effective noise reduction. AccuQuiet Sound Mats provide enhanced noise control in wood-frame and concrete floor-ceiling assemblies in conjunction with the fire resistive properties of AccuCrete. AccuQuiet is easy to install and the water-tight fabric that supports the AccuCrete prevents leaks of cement slurry and excess moisture through to the subfloor.



Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Fiberboard
Use SOUNDSTOP® to maximize sound deadening power from: Neighbor to neighbor - shared walls and corridors. Room to room - noise-generating media rooms, workshops, laundries, and children’s bedrooms and playrooms; offices and conference rooms. Outside in: dogs barking, traffic and industrial noises, trains and airplanes. 1-hour fire rated in a load bearing wall system when installed behind drywall.



UnderGard

Custom Building Products  Contact Us
Custom® Building Products is revolutionizing the tile industry with EasyMat™, the most technologically advanced, lightweight mat underlayment. EasyMat is highly versatile, and can be used for setting tile or stone directly over any acceptable subfloor. Dimensionally stable, EasyMat creates an exceptionally strong, bonded crack prevention system and delivers credible impact sound reduction.


Dura Undercushions

Dura Undercushions
Dura’s sound control underlayments manufactured with recycled tire rubber (85% content), are a simple but very effective solution to creating floor systems which meet stringent sound ratings in multiple story dwellings (condominiums, hotels, apartments, private homes, and business applications). Can be installed under gypsum concrete, cement, wood floors, carpet, ceramic and vinyl tiles; all yielding the highest IIC ratings.


QT Sound Insulation

ECORE International  LEED
QT Sound Insulation is formulated from resilient recycled rubber and installs directly underneath a variety of floor surfaces including ceramic tile, hardwood and stone to greatly reduce impact sound. QT is engineered to provide the highest IIC rating improvement over any other sound control product available.



Hacker Industries

Hacker Industries  Contact Us  Specs  CAD
Hacker Industries, Inc. has added a low-profile sound mat to its line of premier acoustical control products. FIRM-FILL SCM is a thin, 3mm, mat that requires only ¾” of a FIRM-FILL brand gypsum concrete topping. For the most cost-effective solution to address IIC sound control, specify FIRM-FILL SCM with a Hacker floor underlayment.



ITW TACC

ITW TACC
AcoustiLock is a VOC-compliant sound control sealant specifically formulated to reduce sound transmission and increase acoustical performance in gypsum wallboard partition systems. AcoustiLock adheres to wood, metal, concrete, and gypsum drywall surfaces. Can be used to maintain an airtight seal when used with polyethylene sheeting. Qualifies for LEED and other green building credits.


Keene Building Products

Keene Building Products
Keene Building Products manufacturers 3-dimensional noise control products for multi-family apartments and condominiums to stop impact and airborne noise. Quiet Qurl® products are available with traditional moisture control (MC) fabric, MT (Muffling technology enhancement) and RF (reinforced fiberglass). These range in thickness from 0.125 inch-0.75 inch with underlayments such as gypsum concrete and lightweight concrete.



Kinetics Noice Control

Kinetics Noise Control Company
Kinetics Noise Control manufactures the broadest line of acoustic, noise, and vibration control products in North America and distributed worldwide. Please contact us for assistance with product selection, application, and design.


Laticrete

LATICRETE International, Inc.  Contact Us  CAD  LEED
LATICRETE offers high performance sound control products providing maximum IIC ratings. Independently tested and backed by a complete system warranty, LATICRETE products are comprised of post-consumer recycled content and will contribute to LEED certification. Ideal for ceramic, porcelain or stone tile, LATICRETE will reduce impact sound transmission and protect the tile finish from cracking.


Maxxon

Maxxon Corporation  Specs  CAD  LEED
Acousti-Mat® Sound Control Systems put an end to noise complaints - even with ceramic and wood floors. Acousti-Mat's entangled filaments create a void area between the subfloor and Maxxon® underlayments. Acousti-Mat® LPR, Acousti-Mat® II, Enkasonic®, and Acousti-Mat® 3 are made with 40% pre-consumer recycled content. Acousti-Mat LP is the thinnest, fastest way to quiet floors.



Noble

The Noble Co.  Contact Us  Specs  CAD  LEED
Noble Company produces NobleSeal® SIS, a patented sheet membrane that reduces floor-to-floor impact noise. SIS is only 3/64" thick so it minimizes the need to alter door/cabinet heights. SIS also provides waterproofing and crack isolation – perfect for kitchens, baths. Specify under tile or hardwood floors over common substrates (even radiant heat systems and gypsum underlayment).



PAC International

PAC International  Specs  CAD
The RSIC (Rubber Sound Isolation Clip) provides the lowest cost highest performing noise control solutions available. This complete noise absorbing system achieves superior STC’s and IIC’s in floor/ceiling and wall systems making it ideal for both new construction and renovations. RSIC-1 is the first and only product classified by UL in both fire and sound.



illbruck

pinta acoustic  Specs  LEED
PROSPEC Decibel Drop™ is a high-performance viscoelastic damping compound that decreases the sound traveling to adjacent rooms.  It is easy to install between layers of drywall, plywood or sub flooring in new and retrofit applications. PROSPEC Decibel Drop is ideal for use in commercial, broadcast/audio, home theater and multifamily interior spaces.



Royal Mat

Royal Mat
Made entirely of recycled rubber, Neutra-Phone® is one of the industry’s best performing floor insulating boards. Its bottom surface is specially designed to ensure the best possible absorption of impact sounds from a wide range of frequencies. Avoids the hassle of multi-layered assemblies. Can be installed directly underneath ceramic tile, marble, 3/8” hardwood, and marquetry.


RPG

RPG Diffusor Systems
Today’s requirement for sophisticated, multi-functional buildings provides many noise and vibration challenges. The RPG-CDM system addresses all aspects of noise and vibration by integrating complete room “box-in-box” decoupling systems for isolating the floors, walls and ceilings of performance spaces, recording/broadcast facilities, residences, home theaters, sports and fitness facilities, mechanical rooms, and many more.



Thermafiber

Thermafiber  Contact Us  Specs  CAD  BIM  LEED
Thermafiber mineral wool insulation provides superior thermal, sound, and fire protection in commercial construction applications. Our mineral wool insulation contains over 75% post-industrial recycle content and is capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 2000°F. Thermafiber products are incorporated in hundreds of tested and approved construction assemblies for fire rated construction and improved sound control.



USG Flooring

USG Performance Substrates  Specs  CAD  LEED
USG® is the only gypsum floor manufacturer that produces gypsum products. And only synthetic gypsum is used in Levelrock® Green floor underlayments for up to 94% green composition. In fact, all green Levelrock floor underlayments may contribute towards LEED® credits. See how USG’s world-class research team’s dedication to product development can benefit you.



Zero International

Zero International  Contact Us  CAD
Door gasketing systems and acoustical seals engineered to function efficiently through millions of cycles over many years. Designed to guarantee easy installation and reliable high-STC sound-control performance with top-quality neoprene and gasket housings, and adjustable features to offset alignment problems and help compensate for poor installation. Doorlite systems available.


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