440 SOUND-A-SOTE™
Sound control board
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
440 Sound-A-Sote™ is a high density fiberboard made for use as a noise deadening
component in building construction. It is insulating, moisture resistant and protected
against termites, rot and fungi.
USES, APPLICATIONS
440 Sound-A-Sote™ provides a means of deadening sound in any residential or
commercial building where control of noise is an important consideration. It is used
successfully in high and low-rise apartments, motels, schools, professional buildings,
convalescent homes, and single or multi-family housing. It is especially useful in room
partitions and peripheral walls. It can also be used as a sound deadening component in
ceilings and floors.
SIZES (all nominal)
Thickness |
Sizes |
Weight
lbs./sq.ft. |
1/2" |
4'x8', 4'x10', 4'x12' |
1.2 |
5/8" |
4'x8', 4'x10', 4'x12' |
1.5 |
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DATA
440-Sound-A-Sote™ Wall Construction - (as tested for STC 50) Apply 440
Sound-A-Sote™ direct to conventional 2"x4" framing, 16" o.c. nail
Sound-A-Sote™ to each side of interior walls using 5d rosin coated nails. Space nails
1/2" from edges, 6" apart around panel edges and 12" apart on each stud in
panel field. Countersink all nails at least 1/16" below surface. Provide a gap of
1/8" between abutting edges, floor and ceiling. Stagger butt joints on opposite sides
of walls. Using a good grade drywall laminating compound and a notched trowel, apply a
6" wide strip down the vertical center of 5/8" thick Type X Gypsum Board and a
6" wide strip down each side, 2" away from edges. Apply the compound-coated
Gypsum Board direct to Sound-A-Sote™. Avoid coinciding butt joints of Gypsum with
Sound-A-Sote™ joints. Secure Gypsum with double headed nails, or bracing, until
laminating compound sets, then remove. Tape and spackle Gypsum in conventional manner.
Refer to General instructions SS-8-211-5 and seal peripheries and apertures.
440 Sound-A-Sote™ Ceiling Construction - (as tested for
STC 45) Apply Sound-A-Sote™ to conventional 2"x8" or 10" joists,
16" o.c. Nail Sound-A-Sote™ to ceiling using 5d rosin coated nails, as described
for wall construction. Install Type X Gypsum Board to Sound-A-Sote™ using USG RC-1
Resilient Channels (or equal) spaced 24" o.c. Use nails of sufficient length to
penetrate 1/2" Sound-A-Sote™ and enter joists at least 3/4". Tape and
spackle all joints, and seal according to General Instructions SS-8-211-5.
440 Sound-A-Sote™ Floor Construction - (recommended for
INR + 10 est.) To conventional 2"x8" or 10" joists, 16" o.c., apply a
layer of 5/8" plywood according to good subfloor construction practice. Shim or sand
as required to assure a flat surface. Spread APA approved decking adhesive over plywood
subfloor and apply Sound-A-Sote™. Provide a gap of 1/8" between all butt joints.
Avoid coinciding Sound-A-Sote™ joints with plywood joints. Nail all corners using 5d
rosin coated nails, countersunk at least 1/16" below surface. Apply a layer of
1/2" plywood to Sound-A-Sote™ using APA approved decking adhesive. Avoid
coinciding of plywood butt joints with Sound-A-Sote™ joints. Use 1 1/2", 8d
nails to secure all corners. Countersink 1/16" below plywood surface. Sand as
required to provide flat surface. Fill all peripheral voids, caulk and seal according to
General Instructions SS-8-211-5.
Consult Homasote Bulletin SS-8-211-5 for installation instructions.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Density, lb./ft.3..................................................... |
26-28 |
|
| Tensile parallel to surface,
psi.......................... |
450-700 |
|
| Transverse M.O.R...psi
(min.)........................... |
750-1000 |
|
| Hardness lbs (min.) (Janka
Ball)...................... |
230 |
|
| Water absorption by vol. (max) |
|
|
|
(2 hrs.
immers.)................................................ |
5% |
|
|
(24 hrs.
immers.).............................................. |
15% |
|
| Expansion from 50% - 90% rel. hum.
(max.)... |
0.25% |
|
| Noise Reduction
Coefficient............................. |
0.20 |
|
| R-value................................................................. |
1/2",1.2; 5/8", 1.33 |
|
| Flame
Spread.................................................... |
Class III (or C) |
|
(See Page 9)
CODES/CERTIFICATION
BOCA - Research Report No. 84-65
ICBO - Report No. 1016
SBCC - Report No. 9590
F.H.A. - Materials Release No. 1150c
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