Aquaflex® A Waterproof Acoustic Installation System
Aquaflex Waterproof Adhesive was evaluated in accordance with ASTM e90-09, ASTM E413-16, ASTM E492-09, ASTME989-06 and ASTM E2235-04 respectively, in order to develop data pertaining to the performance of Aquaflex® as an acoustical attenuation strategy. Results prove Aquaflex adhesive, by itself, will perform to attenuate sound in ASTM protocols comparable to systems of acoustical underlayment with adhesive. More importantly values presented exceed the IBC Code 2006, Section 1207 for noise abatement.
SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Acoustic studies were conducted by Intertek-ATI(1) in accordance with ASTM E90-09, ASTM E413-16, ASTM E492-09, ASTME989-06 and ASTM E2235-04 respectively. TAJ(2) provided the Select Planks/Royal Maple 3mm, 6" x 36" plank for testing. The results, reported by Intertek, were surprising considering the application of the Aquaflex® adhesive utilized the Gundlach CBD trowel (also developed by Formulators) having a 9/64" notch spread compared to typical LVT adhesives using a 5/64" notch spread. The 5/64" notch nearly doubles the adhesive applied to the concrete substrate.
Definitions
Sound Transmission Class (STC) is an ASTM E90 measurement of the amount of sound transmitted through the floor. (Like the noise from an upstairs TV)
Impact Insulation Class (IIC) is an ASTM E492 measurement of the amount of sound transferred by impact to the floor. (Like the sound from high heels)
2006 International Building Code/Chapter12/Section 1207 – STC and IIC, class rating no less than 50.
| Type of Sound Generated |
STC required to make inaudible |
| Normal speech |
30-35 |
| Loud speech |
40-45 |
| Shouting |
50-55 |
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Test Results: Installation of LVT over 6" concrete slab with ceiling assembly |
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| Product |
Description |
$/sf |
STC |
IIC |
| LVT w/ conventional adhesive |
w/o underlayment |
- |
25-30 |
35-40 |
| LVT w/ Iso-Step Floor Underlayment |
2mm, recycled rubber (Acoustical Solutions) |
0.46 |
63 |
50 |
| LVT w/ Armstrong Quiet comfort |
1mm, Polypropylene foam with poly film |
0.66 |
62 |
64 |
| LVT w/ SolidWalk LT- Fiber MB |
3.2mm, synthetic fiber blend with poly film |
0.45 |
54 |
58 |
| LVT w/ TrafficMASTER Acoustical |
3.2mm, synthetic fiber with poly film |
0.50 |
54 |
60 |
| LVT w/ The Silencer LVT |
1.5mm, high density Polyurethane foam with poly film |
0.69 |
68 |
73 |
| LVT w/ attached cork |
COREtec Plus - 8mm total thickness (1.5mm cork) |
3.99 |
62 |
62 |
| LVT w/ Aquaflex |
Aquaflex adhesive using CBD notch trowel |
- |
62 |
57 |
"Developing a measured acoustical attenuation performance is just one more step in the evolution of our Aquaflex chemistry. This year we received our second US patent further supporting our claims as the flooring industries first waterproof installation system. Now with the acoustic performance documented, we can safely claim Aquaflex as a viable strategy to reduce sound transmission on par with many secondary acoustic underlayment materials," said Benny Dickens CEO/Founder of Formulators|Aquaflex®. "When the installation system can function to eliminate: (1) the need for epoxy moisture mitigation, (2) improve the interior work environment by eliminating SILICA producing shot-blast procedures and repair products, and (3) provide noise abatement properties… well, you have something that truly defines VALUE ADD."
"Coupling our Aquaflex Silica-Free Waterproof Concrete Repair with Aquaflex adhesive is the easiest way to satisfy the new OSHA Final Ruling on SILICA and IBC Code 2006 for interior sound transmission. Aquaflex is the flooring industries only complete installation system manufactured by one company with performance contained under one warranty," explained Mr. Dickens. "Aquaflex is also the only installation system warranted to moisture from both top and bottom sources to UNLIMITED levels."
Key provisions of the Aquaflex Waterproof Installation System:
- Silica-Free… Aquaflex system contain SILICA-Free concrete repair products
- Acoustic Strategy… provides sound transmission reduction qualifying IBC 2006, Sec 1207, IIC(50) and STC(50)
- Fast… accomplish one night what takes 3 days with mitigation
- Cost Effective… priced less than epoxy mitigation and rolled mitigation barriers
- GREEN... Aquaflex is GREEN, non-hazardous, Zero VOC, having bio-based and sustainable content
- Safe... is safe for interior environments in schools and passes IAQ 01350 with flying colors
- Unparalleled Performance... warranted to an UNLIMITED moisture level, top to bottom
For more information about the Aquaflex Waterproof Acoustic Installation System visit, www.formulators.com.
(1) Intertek-ATI, 130 Derry Court York, PA 17406
(2) TAJ Flooring Inc, 740 Church Road, Elgin, IL 60123
**Aquaflex® is a registered trademark of Industrial Product Formulators of America, Inc., dba Formulators.
Contact:
Benny Dickens
800-359-3201
SOURCE Formulators
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