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Owens-Corning QuietZoneTM Acoustic Floor Mat Product Data Sheet
Quiet Zone® Noise Control System
The home is a series of systems, and with the System ThinkingTM approach to building, different areas of the home will perform more effectively. Rooms built with the Quiet Zone Noise Control System provide a more peaceful home. Owens Corning Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat is an essential part of this complete Quiet Zone Noise Control System. The system uses Quiet Zone acoustic products to effectively manage sound and control noise by incorporating four basic acoustic principles:- Quiet Zone acoustic batts absorb sound vibration
- Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing breaks sound vibration
- Quiet Zone acoustic caul blocks sound vibration
- Quiet Zone acoustic floor amt isolates sound vibration
System Benefits
- Differentiate the homes you build with increased performance
- Increase sales by offering unique up-sell options
- Provide homeowners with quieter, more peaceful living conditions
- Enhance your image by positioning yourself as an acoustic solutions expert
- Save homeowners time and money by suggesting noise control prior to new home construction compared to retrofitting at a later date
Layered Performace
Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat, composed of lightweight, closed cell, extruded polyethylene foam, is specially designed to reduce structure-borne sound, isolating it to the room in which it's created.
It is placed between the subfloor and a plywood or gypsum concrete overlayment to create an isolation layer for sound vibrations and impact noises such as foot traffic. The plywood or gypsum concrete overlayment, once installed, "floats" on top of the floor mat providing a rigid surface for the finished flooring.
Product Attributes
Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat features these properties:- Acoustically engineered to isolate sound vibrations and impact noises
- Retains acoustic properties over time
- Resistant to moisture, mold and fungus
- Lightweight, easy to cut and install
Product Applications
Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat is specially designed for use with the complete Quiet Zone Noise Control System. It can also be used to isolate structure-borne sound in standard flooring applications. This allows you to offer homeowners varying degrees of noise control effectiveness.
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Noise Control Floor Construction
Installed beneath a double layer of exterior-grade plywood or 1 1/2" gypsum concrete and finished flooring, Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat isolates and minimizes structure-borne noise from transferring to adjacent areas or rooms. Figure 1: Subfloor, QuietZone acoustic floor mat, double layer of 3/8" exterior grade plywood or gypsum concrete, finished flooring. |
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| Enhanced Noise Control with Quiet Zone Acoustic Batts and Quiet Zone Acoustic Calk
Adding Quiet Zone acoustic batts between the joists under the floor will enhance the noise control properties of your Noise Control floor construction, helping to reduce noise transmission to rooms below. To achieve maximum acoustic performance, Quiet Zone acoustic calk should be used to seal all gaps and penetrations. This includes:
Figure 2: Subfloor, QuietZone acoustic floor mat, double layer of 3/8" exterior grade plywood or gypsum concrete, finished flooring and QuietZone acoustic batt insulation. |
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Optimum Wall and Floor Construction
Building with optimum wall and flooring construction together can provide the most effective noise control performace. For information on alternative wall construction techniques, see Quiet Zone acoustic batts, Pub No. 5-BL-43824 or Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing, Pub. No. 5-BL-43822.Product Installation
- Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat must be installed on a clean, dry level surface, (i.e., a standard wood subfloor or concrete slab)
- Roll out Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat cross the floor and turn up the mat along each wall so that 3-4" of the mat rests against the outer layer of the wall
- Install an overlayment made of either two staggered layers of 3/8" exterior grade plywood (glued and screwed together for stability) or 1 1/2" gypsum concrete
- Make sure that there are no attachments or penetrations through the Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat
- Install finished floor
- Trim away excess mat and install base board or trim
Fire Safety & Applicable Standards
Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat has been tested in accordance with ASTM E-84.* The flame spread index is 20 and the smoke developed index is 50. Thermal barrier and structural requirements are met by using two layers of 3/8" exterior grade plywood or 1 1/2" of gypsum concrete.Always check with your local building code official regarding local requirements affecting installation of all building components.
*ASTM E-84 is a standard used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions using proper construction techniques and assembly. Improper installation can adversely affect fire performance.
Product Specifications
Quiet Zone Acoustic Floor Mat- 3/8" thick x 4" wide x 35' long = 140 sq ft
- Packaged in rolls 4' long x 16" in diameter
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