Owens-Corning QuietZone® Acoustic Batts Product Data Sheet

Quiet Zone® Noise Control System

• Quiet Zone acoustic batts absorb sound vibration
• Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing breaks sound vibration
• Quiet Zone acoustic caulk blocks sound vibration
• Quiet Zone acoustic floor mat isolates sound vibration

System Benefits

• Differentiate the homes you build with increased performance
• Increase sales by offering unique upsell 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

Product Attributes

• Acoustically engineered to absorb sound vibrations
• Installed between interior walls, floors and ceilings when constructed of standard wood framing members or Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing
• Lightweight and pre-cut to 93" lengths for quick installation and easy transportation
• Easily identified by attractive, PINK-kraft facing featuring large images of the Pink Panther^TM
• Easily stapled and cleanly fabricated to allow for improved workmanship and acoustical performance
• Compliant with building codes and standards

Product Applications

Basic Noise Control Wall Construction Using single 2x4 wood studs (16" o.c.), Quiet Zone acoustic batts, and 1/2" Type X gypsum board provides basic noise control to surrounding rooms. Quiet Zone acoustic batts can improve conventional wood stud walls to a Sound Transmission Class STC) rating of 39. Figure 1: Single wood studs, QuietZone acoustic batt insulation and a single layer of 1/2" Type X gypsum board.
Improved Noise Control Wall Construction Wall construction with Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing (16" o.c.), Quiet Zone acoustic batts, and single layer 1/2" Type X gypsum board can reach a STC rating of 49. The improved system provides superior noise control performace, reducing perceived noise levels by up to 65% when compared with uninsulated, conventional wood stud walls. Figure 2: QuietZone acoustic wall framing (16" o.c.), QuietZone acoustic batt insulation and a 1/2" single layer of Type X gypsum board.
Optimum Noise Control Wall Construction Installing the complete Quiet Zone Noise Control System of products - including Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing, Quiet Zone acoustic caulk and Quiet Zone acoustic batts, provides walls with superior niose control performace. The optimum wall construction can provide walls with a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 57 or higher. The result is a reduction in preceived noise levels through Quiet Zone Noise Control System walls by up to 80% or more when compared with uninsulated, conventional wood stud walls. Figure 3: QuietZone 2x4 acoustic wall framing (16" o.c.), QuietZone acoustic batt insulation and double layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board.

Product Installation

• Insulation must fit snugly in place, filling the cavity completely.
• Stable batts along kraft flanges to the inside of the wall framing.
• In cases where wall penetrations apply, cut with a utility knife to fit around wiring, outlets, junction boxes, pipes and other obstructions.
• For desired performance, keep batts dry during shipping, storage and installation.
• Quiet Zone acoustic batts may be installed with the facing toward either of the interior walls, floors, or ceilings in conventional wood stud construction.
• Quiet Zone acoustic batts (15" or 23" width) will be required in the cavity space between wall framing sections spaced either 16" or 24" o.c. when using 2x4 Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing. Quiet Zone acoustic batts fit between wood framing members with the flanges stapled to the sides of the Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing structural members.
• Owens Corning acoustic batts will be required to fill the cavity space between wall framing sections spaced either 16" or 24" o.c. when using 2x6 Quiet Zone acoustic wall framing.

Durable Composition

• Are dimensionally stable
• Will not slump over time
• Are composed of inorganic glass fibers which do not absorb water
• Maintain original acoustic properties over time
• Will not rot or mildew

Fire Safety

*The facing on Quiet Zone batts will burn and must not be left exposed. The facing must be installed in substantial contact with an approved interior material. Protect facing from any open flame or heat surface.

Applicable Standards

Always check with your local building code official regarding local requirements affecting installation of all building components.

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