PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: EXTREME SOUND BARRIER

Extreme SOUND BARRIER is a flexible barrier vinyl material designed to block sound from transmitting through the floor or wall it is attached to. Made in a liquid state, with sand added to gain density, this heavy mass product weighs 1 pound per square foot.  It is ideal for protecting room B from room A's noise, whether it be through the walls, ceiling or floor.

• Fire Rating:  Fire Resistant SE "0"
• Color is black only.
• Temperature Limits: Service range of -20° to 160° F.
• Certified flame retardant by California State Fire Marshal Registration No. F-5 1.1.
• Vinyl noise barrier is tough and durable.
• Will not rot or disintegrate under adverse conditions
• Easy to install - may be cut with scissors or utility knife.
• Barrier is safe and non-toxic. Contains no asbestos or lead.

 TIPS

The mass (weight) of the SOUND BARRIER is what makes the product work to reduce airborne sound. Cut the pieces into smaller, more manageable sizes as you install it

This heavy layer is placed under the carpet and padding for optimum impact and noise control. 

SOUND BARRIER can be laid directly on an existing tile or wood floor or may be laid under it to make the floor both more comfortable and to reduce transfer of airborne noise. 

The SOUND BARRIER COMPOSITE has a 1/4" layer of open cell polyurethane fused to it to dampen structural sounds such as those caused by footsteps or the impact of dropped objects.  It can be installed in the same manner as the SOUND BARRIER.  It has the same STC ratings as the SOUND BARRIER.

Both products may be easily cleaned with water and do not stick or disintegrate.

We recommend caulking the edges with a resilient silicone caulk.  Use a fine bead of caulk all around the seams of the SOUND BARRIER, closing any cracks where sound may pass through.  Much like water, sound will pass through anywhere where water would seep through. Therefore, it is recommended that all seams be caulked or overlapped.  It is also effective between two layers of plywood, in a sandwich fashion, when installed under a tile or wood floor. 

Extreme Soundproofing Sound Barrier Physical Properties    Physical Properties Test Method Results Weight 1lb.per square foot Tensile ASTM D412 284lb. per square inch Elongation ASTM D412 104% Tear ASTM D624 67lb. per inch Thickness 3/8" Weight Loss 70 hours@ 300 degrees 4% (Maximum) Dimensional Stability 70 hours@ 300 degrees 2 - 3.5% Flammability-Foam UL-94 HF-1 Passes Flammability - Vinyl MVSS lb.302 Passes Roll Size 54" x 30' Rolls TemperatureRange -30°F to +225°F   Test Results   Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 STC Transmission Loss (dB) 14 18 20 27 35 41 26 STC 11 16 24 30 35 35 27

Our acoustic products are not generally available at retail outlets.

We ship all over the United States.  Extreme Soundproofing brings these hard to find materials to a growing international market via the internet.  

Unless you are familiar with building codes and have training and experience in wall/ceiling/floor construction methods, we highly recommend using the services of a licensed building contractor. 

 We can assist you in finding a qualified contractor in your area.  To begin, go to our website and look under "Links" where you will find several referral sites with pre-screened contractors such as Home Expo, Service-Magic, Improve-Net, and RemodelNet.  If you are in Southern California, we have several local building contractors we can refer you to.

 Please do not attempt major wall, ceiling or floor renovation without the assistance of a qualified professional.  Mistakes could lead to accidents and serious bodily and property damage.  All information provided by Extreme Soundproofing is meant to be used as a guide, and not as an exclusive source of information.  

 We are not building contractors; we are distributors of acoustical products.  We can help you find high quality acoustical products at the lowest prices.  We can not advise you on how to remodel your home or tell you what your local codes require. Our liability is expressly limited to replacement of defective goods and products. 

INSTALLATION FOR STANDARD SOUND BARRIER

Although there is some work involved, it requires no ripping out of walls.  Rather, the process involves adding TO the existing walls.  This method is used in many of today's modern recording studios, rehearsal halls, as well as indoor firing ranges used by the Police and Sheriff' Departments. 

First, we need to understand a little about sound waves and how sound is transmitted.  Sound is made up of two parts.  The first is the sound that is traveling through the air to our ears, we call that airborne sound. 

The second and more difficult to eliminate, is the sound that travels through the structure that we are in, that is why we call it the structural sound.  For instance, when a neighbor in an adjoining apartment plays the stereo very loudly and has his front door open, we hear the full volume.  Now when the door is closed, much of the sound traveling through the air is blocked, but we still hear the low frequency pounding of the bass drum and the bass guitar because these frequencies are more FELT, than heard.  This is due to the vibration of the walls and floor and in turn the entire structure.  The result is the amplification and transmission of the sound.  

Other examples of structure borne transmission are the sounds of heavy footsteps in an apartment above you, or the sounds of people walking up and down a common stairway. Both types of sound transmission must be addressed for any soundproofing project to be successful. 

1. Screw or staple to the existing wall, our very durable and fire resistant "mineral loaded" soundproofing vinyl. The mass loaded vinyl actually blocks sound and keeps it from passing through.  It acts as a barrier to a wide range of frequencies in the audible range.
2. After the vinyl is secured to the wall, having been careful to cover the entire wall (or ceiling, or floor), caulk the seams and around the edges with a "resilient" caulking (one that doesn't dry hard) such as silicone caulk.
3. Install resilient channels spaced 24" o.c., except at exterior corners, attach narrow flanges of channels to wall with concrete stub nails or power driven fasteners spaced 24" o.c.  At exterior corners, attach wide flange of resilient channel to wall with short flange extending beyond corner. 
4. On adjacent wall surface, screw attach short flange of channel to web of attached channel.  Start from this channel with a standard width insulation panel and continue in regular manner.  At interior corners, space second channel no more than 12" from corner.
5. Apply gypsum panels parallel to channels with edge joints occurring over channels.  Attach gypsum panels with 1" Type S screws spaced 16" o.c. over panels and at edges, and with 1 1/4" Type S screws spaced 12" o.c. at exterior corners.  For double-layer insulation, apply base layer parallel to channels, face layer either perpendicular or parallel to channels with vertical joints offset at least one channel.  Attach base layer with screws 24" o.c. and face layer with 1 5/8" screws 16" o.c.*

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