Following are three examples of typical partition wall systems, constructed with SoundChoice sound-deadening fiberboard.
STC 39
Wood Framing: 2" X 4" studs, 16" on center, 2" X 4" top and bottom plates.
Inner Material: Temple-Inland SoundChoice applied vertically both sides with
1 1/2" galvanized roofing nails 12" on center on each stud, 1/2" from panel edges. Allow 1/8" gap at panel joints.
Outer Wall Facing: 1/2" or 5/8" gypsum board applied vertically with joints staggered relative to the inner fiberboard. Attach with 8d nails spaced 8" on center on each stud.
Wall Cavities: Empty
STC 56
Wood Framing: Staggered 2" X 4" studs, 24" on center each side of 2" X 6" top and bottom plates. Adjacent studs on alternating sides of top and bottom plates are 12" on center.
Inner Material: Temple-Inland SoundChoice applied vertically both sides with
1 1/2" galvanized roofing nails spaced 12" on center at each stud, 1/2" from panel edges. Allow 1/8" gap at panel joints.
Outer Wall Facing: 5/8" gypsum board applied vertically with joints staggered relative to the inner fiberboard. Attach with 8d nails spaced 8" on center at each stud.
Wall Cavities: Lined with nom. 2" fiberglass insulation batts, friction fit.
STC 49
Steel Framing: 3 5/8" metal studs, 24" on center, attached to metal top and bottom runners with 1/2" S-12 sheet metal screws.
Inner Material: Temple-Inland SoundChoice applied vertically both sides with 1" bugle-head drywall screws spaced 12" on center at each stud, 1/2" from panel edges. Allow 1/8" gap at panel joints.
Outer Wall Facing: 5/8" gypsum board applied vertically with joints staggered relative to the inner fiberboard. Attach with 1 5/8" Type S bugle-head drywall screws spaced 12" on center at each stud.
Wall Cavities: Empty.
Caution
Temple-Inland SoundChoice is combustible and may smolder if ignited. Do not expose to open flame. Do not expose to prolonged excessive heat above 212ยบ F without sufficient thermal protection. Like wood and other organic materials, SoundChoice can emit toxic smoke if ignited.
The performance and properties of Temple-Inland SoundChoice as described above are derived from measurements under controlled test conditions. There are no express or implied warranties as to the performance under actual use conditions.