GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR TACKABLE SERIES
ACOUSTICAL PANELS
Section 09 80 40 Acoustical Wall Treatment
Part
1 General:
1.1 Acoustical Treatments shall be provided by: Acoustical Resources, Inc. PO
Box 200504, Austin, TX 78720-0504, Phone (512) 259-5858 Fax: (512) 259-5850.
1.2 References:
A. ASTM C423-81a, Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption
Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
B. ASTM E-84-81a, Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials.
1.3 Delivery Storage & Handling
A. Deliver products to site, store and protect under provisions of Section 01600.
1.4 Submittals
A. Shop Drawings: Where custom sized panels are
indicated on architectural drawings, submit shop drawings with minimum 1/4" scale
wall elevations and appropriate details indicating field dimensions, panel layout, and
installation methods.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's product data
including specifications, installation instructions, test data, maintenance, and warranty
information.
C. Samples: Submit ______ (quantity) samples (12" x
12") of each type of acoustical panel as shown on the drawings and schedule.
1.5 Substitutions or changes will only be permitted per
Section 01600.
C.1 Tackable Serices Acoustical Panels shall be
constructed of a single core construction of dimensionally stable rigid fiberglass of
medium density (6-7 PCF). Thickness (choose one) 1", 1 1/2", 2" or 3"
that is laminated to an 1/8" high density, smooth, glass fiber face (16-20 PCF).
C.2 Panel Sizes: _____wide and _____high or as shown
on drawings. Standard maximum size is 48" wide x 120" high (nominal). Panels are
to be manufactured according to field dimensions supplied by the installing contractor.
Standard tolerances are ±1/16" in width and length.
C.3 Panel Edge Profile shall be: Square, radius, or
custom _____(specify). Corner detail shall be: square, radius or custom _____(specify).
Edge Treatment shall be: chemically hardened or custom _____(specify).
C.4 Panel Finish: Panel finish shall be:
________________________________________(specify manufacturer, pattern and color).
Manufacturer's standard fabric is a 100% woven polyester fabric. (Select from 50+ standard
colors.) Finish shall be applied directly to the face and edges of the panel and returned
to the back of the panel to provide a full finished edge. All corners are fully tailored.
C.5 Panel Mounting shall be impaling clip and
adhesive, mechanical z-clip, hook & loop, or custom____(specify). Adhesive or other
incidental materials are to be supplied by the installing contractor.
C.6 Acoustical Performance: Wall panels shall have a
minimum Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 1 1/16" = .85, 2 1/16" = .95, 3
1/16" = 1.10 _______(specify) in accordance with ASTM C-423-81a, Sound Absorption
& Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method.
C.7 Flammability: All components utilized in the
construction of the wall panels shall have a Class "I" (0-25) rating in
accordance with ASTM E-84-81a, Surface Burning characteristics of Building Materials.
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Examination and Preparation:
A. Installation of acoustical panels shall
not begin until all wet work (plastering, concrete, etc.) is completed and dry. Building
shall be properly enclosed and under standard occupancy conditions (temperature of 60-85
degrees F. and not more than 80% relative humidity) before installation begins.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for
the examination and acceptance of all surfaces and conditions prior to the acoustical
panel installation.
3.02 Installation: Acoustical panels shall
be installed according to manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
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SPECS: TACKABLE SERIES ACOUSTICAL PANELS
