Protecto Wrap Co.

1955 South Cherokee St.

Denver, CO 80223

Phone: (800) 759-9727

Phone: (303) 777-3001

Fax: (303) 777-9273

E-mail: info@protectowrap.com

www.protectowrap.com

This MANU-SPEC utilizes the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Project Resource Manual (PRM), including MasterFormatTM, SectionFormatTM and PageFormatTM. A MANU-SPEC is a manufacturer-specific proprietary product specification using the proprietary method of specifying applicable to project specifications and master guide specifications. Optional text is indicated by brackets []; delete optional text in final copy of specification. Specifier Notes typically precede specification text; delete notes in final copy of specification. Trade/brand names with appropriate symbols typically are used in Specifier Notes; symbols are not used in specification text. Metric conversion, where used, is soft metric conversion.

This MANU-SPEC specifies WhisperMat-HW, a peel-and-stick sheet membrane that reduces impact and airborne sound transmissions and is a moisture/vapor barrier intended for use with engineered wood plank, wood parquet and laminate floors. This product is manufactured by Protecto Wrap Co. Revise MANU-SPEC section number and title below to suit project requirements, specification practices and section content. Refer to CSI MasterFormat for other section numbers and titles.

SECTION 098000 - ACOUSTIC TREATMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1	SUMMARY

A.	Section Includes: Acoustic and moisture/vapor control membrane for wood floor installations.

A.	Related Sections:

1.	Wood Flooring: Division 09 wood flooring sections.

1.1	REFERENCES

A.	ASTM International:

1.	ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension.

1.	ASTM E90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements.

1.	ASTM E492 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine.

1.1	SUBMITTALS

A.	General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 01 Submittal Procedures Section.

A.	Product Data: Submit product data for specified products.

A.	Samples: Submit 6 inch x 6 inch (152 x 152 mm) samples of specified membrane.

1.1	QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Regulatory Requirements and Approvals: [Specify applicable requirements of regulatory agencies.].

1.	[Code agency name].

a.	[Report or approval number].

1.1	DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A.	General: Comply with Division 01 Product Requirements Section.

A.	Delivery: Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

A.	Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.

1.1	WARRANTY

A.	Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract for project warranty provisions.

A.	Manufacturer's Warranty: Submit, for Owner's acceptance, manufacturer's standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer's warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under Contract Documents.

1.	Warranty Period: 5 years commencing on Date of Substantial Completion.

PART 1 - PRODUCTS

1.1	ACOUSTIC MEMBRANE

A.	Manufacturer: Protecto Wrap Co.

1.	Contact: 1955 South Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80223; Telephone: (800) 759-9727, (303) 777-3001; Fax: (303) 777-9273; E-mail: info@protectowrap.com; website: www.protectowrap.com.

A.	Substitutions: No substitutions permitted.

1.1	MATERIALS

A.	Acoustic Membrane: [WhisperMat-HW] [WhisperMat HW-Plus].

1.	Thickness: 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

1.	Elongation: 500%, minimum (rubberized adhesive only), when tested in accordance with ASTM D412.

1.	Sound Transmission Class (STC) Rating: 71 when tested in accordance with ASTM E90.

1.	Impact Isolation Class (IIC) Rating: 72 when tested in accordance with ASTM E492.

1.1	ACCESSORIES

A.	Primer: No. 6000 Primer Concentrate.

A.	Primer: Pro Bloc Primer-Sealer.

PART 1 - EXECUTION

Specifier Note: Paragraph below is an addition to CSI SectionFormat and a supplement to MANU-SPEC. Retain or delete paragraph below per project requirements and specifier's practice.

1.1	MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A.	Compliance: Comply with manufacturer's product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product carton instructions for installation.

1.1	EXAMINATION

A.	Site Verification of Conditions: Verify that substrate conditions, which have been previously installed under other sections, are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

1.1	PREPARATION

A.	Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

END OF SECTION