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CertainTeed Gypsum Specifications Guide Manufacturer – CertainTeed Corporation: www.certainteed.com
Noise-reducing Gypsum – For reduction of sound transmissionCertainTeed Silent FX – Featuring a viscoelastic polymer and system STC ratings of 50+. Type X, M2Tech Moisture & Mold Resistant, Abuse Resistant
Abuse & Impact Resistant Gypsum – For abuse prone areasCertainTeed AirRenew Extreme Abuse – For abuse prone areas that are subject to wear. Type X, M2Tech Moisture & Mold Resistant, Indoor Air Quality
CertainTeed AirRenew Extreme Impact – Highest level of impact protection. Fiberglass mesh reinforcement. Type X, M2Tech Moisture & Mold Resistant, Indoor Air Quality
Type X
Mold & Moisture Resistant Gypsum – Resists mold & moistureCertainTeed M2Tech – Protection against moisture & mold.Type X, M2Tech Moisture & Mold Resistant, Available Shaftliner
Exterior Gypsum & Shaftliner – Weather-resistant gypsum CertainTeed GlasRoc – Exterior weather-resistant, embedded glass reinforced glassmat/paperless gypsum. Type X, Moisture & Mold Resistant, Available Shaftliner
CertainTeed Diamondback – Paperless, water resistant, glassmat reinforced tile backer
Fire-Resistant Type X Gypsum – Commercial Type X gypsum
Corner Reinforcing Wall Trims – High Performance, Impact Resistant Corners
CertainTeed Type X – Fire resistant core for fire rated assemblies.
Type X, Recycled Content
CertainTeed No-Coat, AquaBead & Leveline – Reinforcing wall trims. Impact Resistant, Inside & Outside 90 Degree, 3/8” bullnose, 1/2” & 5/8” L-trim
* Points can be earned toward LEED certification by the specification and permanent installation of products with EPD’s and HPD’s.
HPD Available
HPD Available
HPD Available
HPD Available
HPD Available
EPD Available
(Section 092900)
(Section 092900)
(Section 092900)
(Section 061600, 092116.23)
(Section 092900)
(Section 092900)
CTG- 2370/04-2016
Proper installation is key when meeting STC ratings with resilient channel, air sealing and insulating.*Standard STC tests are performed within the frequency range of 125 – 4000 HZ.
Acoustic Guide
Improving the STC Wall Systems STC Change
Regular Gypsum to Type X Gypsum 0-3 STC points
Regular Gypsum to 5/8" SilentFX QuickCut 5-7 STC points
(All Stud Types, one side)
Wood or 20/16 ga. steel to 25 ga. steel 4-6 STC points
Stud Spacing 16" to 24" 2-4 STC points
Improving the STC Insulation & Sealing STC ChangeFull depth cavity fill with sound batts
in wood stud or 20/16 ga. steel 2-7 STC points
Full depth cavity fill with sound batts in 25 ga. steel stud
4-8 STC points
Caulk and seal all potential sound paths 6-7 STC points
Improving the STC Resilient Channel STC Change25 ga. steel studs (already flexible)
*with neoprene insulators
0-3 STC points
2-4 STC points
Wood or 20/16 ga. steel * with neoprene insulators
4-7 STC points 8-11 STC points
Starting Walls
2" x 4" wood or 20/16 ga. steel, 16" o.c. w/no insulation – STC 30-34
25 ga. steel 16" o.c. without insulation – STC 35-40
dB Changes
dBPerception
Not Perceivable
Just Perceivable
Noticeable Difference
Twice (or half) as Loud
Four Times (or ¼) as Loud
1 dB
3 dB
5 dB
10 dB
20 dB
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