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3-Part CSI Specification for SoundChoice®

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SECTION 09820
ACOUSTICAL INSULATION

  1. PART 1 GENERAL
    1. 1.1   SECTION INCLUDES
      1. Sound deadening fiberboard.
    2. 1.2   RELATED SECTIONS
      1. Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing.
      2. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
      3. Section 07210 - Building Insulation.
      4. Section 00250 - Gypsum Board.
    3. 1.3   REFERENCES
      1. ASTM C 208 - Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board.
      2. ASTM C 209 - Standard Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
      3. ASTM C518 - Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
      4. ASTM C423 - Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
      5. ASTM E90 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.
      6. ITS (Dir) - Directory of Listed Products; Intertek Testing Services.
      7. ULC (FRD) - Fire Resistance Directory; Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada.
      8. UL (FRD) - Fire Resistance Directory; Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
    4. 1.4   SUBMITTALS
      1. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
      2. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
        1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
        2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
        3. Installation methods.
    5. 1.5   QUALITY ASSURANCE
      1. Manufacturer Qualifications: Obtain each type of fiberboard and related joint treatment materials from a single manufacturer regularly engaged in producing fiberboard.
      2. Installer Qualifications: Perform work by company specializing in Work of this Section with minimum 5 years documented experience.
    6. 1.6   DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
      1. Store products inside under cover and keep them dry and protected against damage from weather, direct sunlight, surface contamination, corrosion, construction traffic, and other damaging causes.
      2. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.
    7. 1.7   PROJECT CONDITIONS
      1. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
      2. General Environmental Requirements: Establish and maintain environmental conditions for application with manufacturer's recommendations.
  2. PART 2 PRODUCTS
    1. 2.1   MANUFACTURERS
      1. Acceptable Manufacturer:  Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp. - Engineered Wood Products, which is located at: 303 S. Temple Dr. P. O. Box N ; Diboll, TX 75941; Toll Free Tel: 800-231-6060; Tel: 936-829-5511; Fax: 800-426-7382; Email: garykeeling@templeinland.com; Web: www.templeinland.com
      2. Substitutions: Not permitted.
      3. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
    2. 2.2   WALL DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE
      1. STC 39: Wood Stud Framed Wall.
        1. Wood Framing: 2 inches by 4 inches (41 mm by 92 mm) studs, 16 inches (406 mm) o.c., 2 inches by 4 inches (41 mm by 92 mm) top and bottom plates.
        2. Inner Material: Temple-Inland SoundChoice applied vertically both sides with 1-12 inches (38 mm) galvanized roofing nails 12 inches (305 mm) on center on each stud, 12 inch (13 mm) from panel edges. Allow 18 inch (3 mm) gap at panel joints.
        3. Outer Wall Facing: 12 inch (13 mm) or 58 inch (16 mm) gypsum board as scheduled applied vertically with joints staggered relative to the inner fiberboard. Attach with fasteners spaced 8 inches (203 mm) on center on each stud.
        4. Wall Cavities: Empty.
      2. STC 56: Wood Stud Framed Wall.
        1. Wood Framing: Staggered 2 inches by 4 inches (41 mm by 92 mm) studs, 24 inches (610 mm) on center each side of 2 inches by 6 inches (41 mm by 143 mm) top and bottom plates. Adjacent studs on alternating sides of top and bottom plates are 12 inches (305 mm) on center.
        2. Inner Material: Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board applied vertically both sides with 1-12 inches (38 mm) galvanized roofing nails 12 inches (305 mm) on center on each stud, 12 inch (13 mm) from panel edges. Allow 18 inch (3 mm) gap at panel joints.
        3. Outer Wall Facing: 58 inch (16 mm) gypsum board applied vertically with joints staggered relative to the inner fiberboard. Attach with 8d nails spaced 8 inches (203 mm) on center at each stud.
        4. Wall Cavities: Lined with nominal 2 inches (51 mm) fiberglass insulation batts, friction fit.
      3. STC 49: Steel Stud Framed Wall.
        1. Wood Framing: Wood joists, 16 inches (406 mm) on center, attached to metal top and bottom runners with 12 inch (13 mm) S-12 sheet metal screws.
        2. Inner Material: Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board applied vertically both sides with 1 inch (25 mm) bugle head drywall screws spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on center at each stud, 12 inch (13 mm) edges. Allow 18 inch (3 mm) gap at panel joints.
        3. Outer Wall Facing: 58 inch (16 mm) gypsum board applied vertically with joints staggered relative to the inner fiberboard. Attach with 1-58 inches (41 mm) Type S bugle head drywall screws spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on center at each stud.
        4. Wall Cavities: Empty.
      4. STC 55: Flooring on Panel/Insulation Board Sandwich.
        1. Finished Floor: Pad and carpet.
        2. Deck: 1/2 inch (13 mm) underlayment grade plywood glued to 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board, stapled to 5/8 inch rated sheathing subfloor on wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: Resilient channels spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center. 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to channels; joints taped.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      5. STC 57: Flooring on Furring Strips.
        1. Finished Floor: 0.075 inch (2 mm) vinyl sheet flooring.
        2. Deck: 1/2 inch (13 mm) T&G underlayment grade plywood stapled to 1 x 3 inch (25 x 76 mm) wood furring strips (narrow edges vertical) at 16 inches (406 mm) on center, staggered from floor joists, glued to 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board, and stapled to 5/8 inch (16 mm) rated sheathing subfloor on wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: Resilient channels spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center. 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to channels; joints taped.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      6. STC 52: Flooring on Sleepers.
        1. Finished Floor: 44 ounce carpet over 40 ounce pad.
        2. Deck: 19/32 inch (15 mm) T&G Sturd-I-Floor nailed to 1 x 3 inch (25 x 76 mm) sleepers. Glue sleepers halfway between joists to 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board and staple to 1/2 inch (13 mm) rated sheathing subfloor on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to resilient channels. Tape joints.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      7. STC 53: Flooring on Sleepers.
        1. Finished Floor: 25/32 inch (20 mm) wood strip flooring nailed to wood sleepers.
        2. Deck: Glue sleepers halfway between joists to 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board and staple to 1/2 inch (13 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to resilient channels. Tape joints.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      8. STC 50: Flooring on Panel/Insulation Board Sandwich.
        1. Finished Floor: 3/32 inch (2 mm) vinyl sheet on 1/2 inch (13 mm) plywood underlayment.
        2. Deck: Underlayment nailed through 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board to 5/8 inch (16 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to 2x furring strips attached to joists with resilient clips.
        4. Insulation: None.
      9. STC 52: Flooring on Panel/Insulation Board Sandwich.
        1. Finished Floor: 3/32 inch (2 mm) vinyl sheet on 1/2 inch (13 mm) plywood underlayment.
        2. Deck: Underlayment glued to 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board. Staple SoundChoice to 5/8 inch (16 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to 2x furring strips attached to joists with resilient clips.
        4. Insulation: None.
      10. STC 54: Flooring on Panel/Insulation Board Sandwich.
        1. Finished Floor: 5/16 inch (8 mm) wood block flooring glued to 1/2 inch (13 mm) plywood underlayment.
        2. Deck: Underlayment glued to 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board over 1/2 inch (13 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to resilient channels.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      11. STC 55: Flooring on Panel/Insulation Board Sandwich.
        1. Finished Floor: Carpet on pad on 1/2 inch (13 mm) plywood underlayment.
        2. Deck: Underlayment over 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board over 1/2 inch (13 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to resilient channels.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      12. STC 58: Flooring on Panel/Insulation Board Sandwich.
        1. Finished Floor: Vinyl flooring on 1/2 inch (13 mm) plywood underlayment.
        2. Deck: Underlayment over 1/2 inch (13 mm) Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board over 5/8 inch (16 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to resilient channels.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
      13. STC 55: Flooring on Sleepers.
        1. Finished Floor: 25/32 inch (20 mm) wood strip flooring nailed to wood sleepers.
        2. Deck: Glue sleepers to 3-inch wide strips of 1/2 inch (13 mm)Temple-Inland SoundChoice sound deadening board and glue SoundChoice strips halfway between joists to 1/2 inch (13 mm) rated sheathing subfloor, on 2x wood joists at 16 inches (406 mm) on center.
        3. Ceiling: 5/8 inch (16 mm) gypsum wallboard screwed to resilient channels. Tape joints.
        4. Insulation: 3 inch (76 mm) glass fiber insulation between joists.
    3. 2.3   MATERIALS
      1. Sound Deadening Fiberboard: Meets ASTM C208, the Standard Specification for Cellulosic Fiber Insulation Board for Type 1 sound deadening board.
        1. 1/2 inch (13 mm) thick.
        2. Product: SoundChoice sound deadening fiberboard as manufactured by Temple-Inland.
          1. Insulating Value: R=1.22 at 12 inch (13 mm) thick (ASTM C518).
          2. Noise Reduction Coefficient: 0.35 (ASTM C423).
          3. Sound Transmission Class: 26 (ASTM E90).
  3. PART 3 EXECUTION
    1. 3.1   EXAMINATION
      1. Examine areas and conditions under which Work of this Section will be performed. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and proper completion of Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.
    2. 3.2   INSTALLATION
      1. Install sound deadening fiberboard in wall construction as scheduled to comply with manufacturers instructions to achieve sound rated assembly.

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