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GRAND CANYON QUIET AGAIN
Preventing noise pollution in the Grand Canyon National Park has been one of the latest assignments for Acoustiblok in the USA.

Acoustiblok’s high performance sound isolation material provided the much needed solution at the world renowned national park. Both noise pollution and erosion problems were solved with Acoustiblok’s All-Weather Sound panels.

Dave Welborn, from the Grand Canyon National Park said:
”Acoustiblok works very well… now the air intake noise cannot be distinguished from the ambient noise of surrounding equipment.”

Acoustiblok, a unique mineral-filled material with a density and mass of 1lb per square foot, is more effective than lead or concrete block, yet thin and easy to install.

 

A standard metal stud wall with only one layer of Acoustiblok offers more sound reduction (STC 53 Lab Test) than a 12” solid poured concrete wall (STC 51). The UL certified material has also been specified in plans for Trump Towers in Chicago and Las Vegas.

Lahnie Johnson, Acoustiblok President, added: “We know Acoustiblok is a sound isolation material of unmatched capabilities. Nothing else on the market rivals it.”

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ACOUSTIBLOK: THE GREEN FACTS
Stops Noise Pollution
Noise is any unwanted sound. As noise pollution increases with development and population growth, Acoustiblok restores serenity simply and affordably.

Acoustiblok turns walls, floors and ceilings into an airtight barrier, thus blocking sound waves. At only three millimetres in width, flexible Acoustiblok absorbs acoustical energy and allows for sound energy loss. The material alsoprevents lateral waves from transmitting sound through structures by flexing and dissipating lateral wave energy and is a sound barrier more effective than lead.

Made with Recycled Materials
Composed of over 35% recycled materials, proprietary mineral-filled Acoustiblok is designed with the Earth in mind. Development of Acoustiblok follows a continuum of increasing recycled content and reducing noise pollution.

Non-Corrosive
Acoustiblok is a stable, non-reactive material with no reactivity conditions to avoid, as stated on the Acoustiblok Materials Safety Data Sheet. Acoustiblok affords a long-term sustainability option for green customers.

Contains No Lead or Asbestos
Acoustiblok contains no lead or asbestos materials, eliminating substantial health hazards. It is a mass-loaded, mineral-filled proprietary material that is environmentally friendly and extremely effective at reducing sound transmission.

Non-Hazardous
Acoustiblok is not hazardous as defined in OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. By this same
standard, Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts will not occur. Acoustiblok poses no known health hazards. Acoustiblok is UL Classified for use in walls, floors and ceilings.

Mould, Mildew and UV Resistant
Acoustiblok is mould, mildew and UV Resistant. Acoustiblok has the highest ASTM lab test rating (10) for mould fungal growth, indicating no fungal growth. The fungal resistance testing of Acoustiblok was conducted in accordance with ASTM D 3273, “Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mould on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber” and ASTM D 3274, “Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation.” Acoustiblok passed testing with the highest ratings and absence of mould or mildew.

Award Winning
Acoustiblok has received a Defra-backed award for Innovation and Technology presented at the House of Commons.

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ACOUSTIBLOK SETS NEW STC RECORD
Record test data from the States
Acoustiblok’s sound isolation membrane has set a new Sound Transmission Class (STC) record achieving the highest ever results in the classification test.

The revolutionary space saving, high performance sound barrier was used in a new wall assembly which astounded test officials at Architectural Testing Incorporated and provides ratings way over and above Document E regulations for the construction industry.

“We have never tested a wall assembly that achieved a rating this high,” said Kurk Golden, who oversaw the lab test for the ASTM-E90 classification - the US equivalent to British Standards.

“Acoustiblok’s STC 70 and 85 exceed the testing capabilities of most laboratories. For reference, the highest wall we’ve ever tested was STC 67.”

A standard metal stud wall with only one layer of 3mm Acoustiblok has more sound reduction (STC 53) than a foot thick solid poured concrete wall (STC 51).

The latest test reveals that an STC 70 rated wall that is only 123/4” thick is now possible and easily achieved with Acoustiblok.

Acoustiblok sound isolation material offers broad UL Classification for ceilings, walls and floors, significant cost savings, maintains fire ratings and achieves record-setting STC levels with a fail-proof design. Acoustiblok is the only consideration for anyone serious about eliminating a loud noise source from their environment.

Mike Ervine, Managing Director, Acoustiblok UK Ltd, said: “This new test data further supports Acoustiblok’s quality and integrity. It is a superior solution for the construction industry and ideal for retro projects such as multi family housing in flats and apartments. We are also extensively used in the audio visual industry and the latest test data endorses Acoustiblok’s sound reduction performance.”

“We’re simply the most affordable and easiest to install sound reduction product on the market and now we have broad UL Classification and the best STC to back us up, Acoustiblok is simply the best soundproofing material available.”

• A sound barrier more effective than lead • UL Approved in walls, floors and ceilings • Mould resistant and non-corrosive • Temperature tested up to 200˚F • Will not compress under carpet • 1/8” thin and very flexible. Cuts with box knife.

NOISE POLLUTION • Reduce industrial noise • Airport safety sound barrier • Multi-tenant privacy • School noise protection • Neo-natal hospitals and   patient recovery • Block road noise • Insulate offices • Marine noise reduction • Hotels