ACOUSTICEL G8

G8 SITE TEST REQUIRED!!  G8 SITE TEST REQUIRED!!

This exciting new recycled rubber resilient insulation has already undergone extensive testing and has been proved to comply with the dynamic stiffness and ∆Lw sound reduction requirements as determined in the Approved Document E.  (See below)  We now require site tests to confirm the effectiveness of the product when installed on both cast concrete floors and Beam & Block concrete floors.  If you are able to offer a room in a new construction that requires a 65mm concrete screed on top of a resilient layer, please contact us.  The room should be at least 3m x 3m and a maximum of 25m² with a base floor mass of at least 300kg/m² and preferably with a ceiling in place.  The new G8 will be supplied free of charge and we will also supervise the installation for those with no previous experience of our product.

When the insulation and screed have been installed, we will then arrange for the floor to be tested at our expense.  Although we have every confidence the insulated floor will pass the testing with flying colours there may be factors that influence a failure.  If this should be the case we will assist with achieving a solution so that a satisfactory sound testing pass can be achieved.  When the testing has been completed we will also supply you with a further 50m² of G8 free of charge with our compliments.

This latest recycled rubber sound absorbing mat is engineered to give maximum reduction of impact noise through concrete floors.  Independently tested, this sound insulation has been proved to comply with the latest Building Regulation requirements for separating floors as detailed in the Approved Document E and is installed as shown in the diagram below.

Description

Impact reducing sound insulation, supplied in rolls composed of granulated EPDM rubber bonded to a non-woven waterproof backing.  G8 is a specifically formulated resilient insulation designed to specifically comply with the requirements of the Approved Document E.  In particular with regard to the following:

Maximum dynamic stiffness - Minimum thickness under loading

Weighted reduction in impact sound pressure level (∆L_w) of not less than 29dB

Applications

Impact reducing sound insulation for separating floors.  Designed for use beneath sand/cement screeds on concrete floors.

Physical Characteristics

Nominal thickness:

Length:

Width:

Relative density (without backing):

Backing superficial mass:

Overall superficial mass:

Colour:

Value

nom. 8mm

nom. 5m

nom. 1m

370kg/m^{3 +}/- 10%

0.09kg/m²

3.05kg/m^{2 +}/- 10%

Grey

Technical Characteristics

Dynamic stiffness

Impact sound pressure level

Impact sound reduction improvement

Norm/Test

EN 29052/1

EN ISO 717/2, 140/8

EN ISO 717/2, 140/8

Value

s' = 12 ⁺/- 1 MN/m³

Lnw = 46dB

∆L_w = 29dB

Physical and Chemical properties

Temperature resistance

Thermal conductivity coefficient

Chemically neutral

Norm/Test

EN

Value

-20^oC +80^oC

0,113 W/m^oC

Packing & Storing

Pallet dimension

Number of rolls per pallet

1.05 x 1.05m

40

Each pallet is wrapped in polythene pallet wrap.  Although the wrapping is waterproof, inside storage is recommended to reduce the possibility of water ingress through the joints of the packaging.

installation Instructions

The rolls should be laid parallel to each other with the joints overlapped by 4cm.  The rubber should be underneath with the backing fabric on top.

The insulation must be lapped up the walls by approximately 20cm to contain the screed.  Any surplus can be trimmed down to finished floor level once the screed has cured.  See link to Application Instructions below.

Health and Safety

This is not a dangerous material and so is not subject to the European directive 67/648/CEE.

This product does not contain any hazardous component such as formaldehyde, carbide fluorine, mercury or any other similar elements and does not generate toxic fumes or smoke.