SECTION 07 92 19 – ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes acoustical joint sealants.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 09 Section "Gypsum Board Assemblies" for sealing perimeter joints of gypsum
board partitions to reduce sound transmission.
2. Division 09 Section "Tiling" for sealing tile joints.
3. Division 09 Section “Acoustical Panel Ceilings" for sealing edge moldings at perimeters of
acoustical ceilings.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide acoustical joint-sealant products that effectively reduce airborne sound transmission
through perimeter joints and openings in building construction, as demonstrated by testing
representative assemblies according to ASTM E 90.
1. Acoustical sealant to maintain STC ratings of sound rated partitions as indicated on the
drawings.
2. Acoustical sealant has flame-spread and smoke-developed ratings of less than 25 as
tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
3. Acoustical sealant shall be mold and mildew resistant per ASTM G 21 with a rating of
zero (0), “no growth”.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer's color charts consisting of strips of cured sealants
showing the full range of colors available for each product exposed to view.

B. Samples for Verification: For each type and color of joint sealant required, provide Samples
with joint sealants in 1/2-inch-wide joints formed between two 6-inch-long strips of material
matching the appearance of exposed surfaces adjacent to joint sealants.

C. Joint-Sealant Schedule: Include the following information:

1. Joint-sealant application, joint location, and designation.
2. Joint-sealant manufacturer and product name.
3. Joint-sealant formulation.
4. Joint-sealant color.

D. Informational/Quality Assurance/Control Submittals:

1. Product Data: For each joint-sealant product indicated.
2. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive test performed by a
qualified testing agency, indicating that sealants comply with requirements.
3. Sample Warranties: For special warranties.

E. LEED Submittals: Refer to Division 01 Section "Sustainable Design Requirements" for LEED
requirements.
1. MR Credit 5 ("Regional Materials") – and Innovation in Design Credit for an additional ten
percent (10%) of Regional Materials:
a. Indicate location of extraction, harvesting, and/or recovery, as well as
manufacturing.
b. Indicate distance between extraction, harvesting, and/or recovery, as well as
manufacturing.

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 2. Laboratory Test Reports for IEQ Credit 4.1 (“Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives and
Sealants”): For sealants and sealant primers used inside the weatherproofing system,
documentation indicating that products comply with the testing and product requirements
of the California Department of Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of
Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental
Chambers" including 2004 Addenda.
a. Alternatively, submit Product Data indicating that they satisfy the requirements of
an alternate compliance path by meeting the requirements of the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168 corresponding to an effective
date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7, 2005.

F. Closeout Submittals:
1. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Installing contractor shall arrange for acoustical joint sealant
manufacturer’s representative to be on-site during initial installation of acoustic sealant and
spray systems to train appropriate contractor personnel in proper selection and installation
procedures.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to Project site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels indicating
manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration period for use, pot life, curing
time, and mixing instructions for multiple-component materials.

B. Store and handle materials in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations to prevent their
deterioration or damage due to moisture, high or low temperatures, contaminants, or other
causes.

C. Waste Management and Disposal: As specified in Division 01 Section “Construction Waste

Management and Disposal” and as follows:

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Do not proceed with installation of joint sealants under the following conditions:
1. When ambient and substrate temperature conditions are outside limits permitted by joint-
sealant manufacturer or are below 40 deg F.
2. When joint substrates are wet.
3. Where joint widths are less than those allowed by joint-sealant manufacturer for
applications indicated.
4. Contaminants capable of interfering with adhesion have not yet been removed from joint
substrates.

B. Coordinate as required with other trades to assure proper and adequate provision in the work of
those trades for interface with the work of this section.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Special Installer's Warranty: Installer's standard form in which Installer agrees to repair or
replace acoustical joint sealants that do not comply with performance and other requirements
specified in this Section within specified warranty period.
1. Warranty Period: 2 years from date of Substantial Completion.

B. Special Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which acoustical sealant

manufacturer agrees to furnish acoustical joint sealants to repair or replace those that do not
comply with performance and other requirements specified in this Section within specified
warranty period.
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 1. Warranty Period: 5 years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, backings, and other related materials that are compatible
with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and application, as
demonstrated by sealant manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

B. Low-Emitting Interior Sealants: Sealants and sealant primers used inside the weatherproofing
system shall comply with the testing and product requirements of the California Department of
Health Services' "Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various
Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers."

C. Colors of Exposed Joint Sealants: As selected by A/E from manufacturer's full range.

2.2 ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

A. Acoustical Sealant for Exposed and Concealed Joints: Manufacturer’s standard nonsag,
paintable, nonstaining latex acoustical sealant complying with ASTM C 834 and ASTM C 919.
1. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:
a. Accumetric LLC; BOSS 826 Acoustical Sound Sealant
b. GE Construction Sealants; RCS 20 Acoustical
c. Grabber Construction Products; Acoustical Sealant GSC
d. Henkel Corp.; OSI Pro-Series SC-175 Acoustical Sound Sealant
e. Pecora Corp.; AC-20 FTR or AIS-919
f. Specified Technologies, Inc.; Smoke-N-Sound Acoustical Sealant
g. Serious Energy, Inc.; Quiet Seal Pro
h. USG Corp.; SHEETROCK Acoustical Sealant
i. Hilti CP 506 Smoke and Acoustical Sealant

B. Acoustic Spray for Exposed and Concealed Joints: Provide manufacturer’s standard sprayable
latex material complying with ASTM C 919 and the following:
1. Spray effectively reduces airborne sound transmission through head-of-wall joints in
building construction as demonstrated by testing representative assemblies in
accordance with ASTM E 90.
2. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following:
a. Hilti CP 572 Smoke and Acoustic Spray.
b. Rectorseal; Flamesafe 3000.
c. 3M Fire Dam Spray 200.
d. A/D Firebarrier Spray Acrylic.

2.3 JOINT-SEALANT BACKING

A. General: Provide sealant backings of material and type that are nonstaining; are compatible
with joint substrates, sealants, primers, and other joint fillers; and are approved for applications
indicated by sealant manufacturer based on field experience and laboratory testing.

B. Bond-Breaker Tape: Polyethylene tape or other plastic tape recommended by sealant

manufacturer for preventing sealant from adhering to rigid, inflexible joint-filler materials or joint
surfaces at back of joint where such adhesion would result in sealant failure. Provide self-
adhesive tape where applicable.

2.4 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Primer: Material recommended by joint-sealant manufacturer where required for adhesion of

sealant to joint substrates indicated, as determined from preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate
tests and field tests.
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 B. Cleaners for Nonporous Surfaces: Chemical cleaners acceptable to manufacturers of sealants
and sealant backing materials, free of oily residues or other substances capable of staining or
harming joint substrates and adjacent nonporous surfaces in any way, and formulated to
promote optimum adhesion of sealants to joint substrates.

C. Masking Tape: Nonstaining, nonabsorbent material compatible with joint sealants and surfaces
adjacent to joints.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine joints indicated to receive joint sealants, with Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for joint configuration, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting joint-
sealant performance.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Surface Cleaning of Joints: Clean out joints immediately before installing joint sealants to
comply with joint-sealant manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Joint Priming: Prime joint substrates, where recommended in writing by joint-sealant

manufacturer, based on preconstruction joint-sealant-substrate tests or prior experience. Apply
primer to comply with joint-sealant manufacturer's written instructions. Confine primers to areas
of joint-sealant bond; do not allow spillage or migration onto adjoining surfaces.

C. Masking Tape: Use masking tape where required to prevent contact of sealant with adjoining
surfaces that otherwise would be permanently stained or damaged by such contact or by
cleaning methods required to remove sealant smears. Remove tape immediately after tooling
without disturbing joint seal.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF ACOUSTICAL JOINT SEALANTS

A. Comply with acoustical joint-sealant manufacturer’s written installation instructions, unless more
stringent requirements apply.
1. Install acoustic sealant backings of type indicated to support sealant and spray during
application in accordance with manufacturer’s written installation instructions.
2. Install acoustic sealant and spray free of air pockets, embedded foreign matter, sags and
ridges.

B. STC-Rated Assemblies: Seal construction at perimeters, behind control joints, and at openings
and penetrations with a continuous bead of acoustical joint sealant. Install acoustical joint
sealants at both faces of partitions, at perimeters, and through penetrations. Comply with
ASTM C 919, ASTM D 1193, and manufacturer’s written recommendations for closing off
sound-flanking paths around or through assemblies, including sealing partitions to underside of
floor slabs above acoustical ceilings.

C. Acoustical Ceiling Areas: Apply acoustical joint sealant at perimeter edge moldings of
acoustical ceiling areas in a continuous ribbon concealed on back of vertical legs of moldings
before they are installed.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean off excess sealant or sealant smears adjacent to joints as the Work progresses by
methods and with cleaning materials approved in writing by manufacturers of joint sealants and
of products in which joints occur.

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3.5 PROTECTION

A. Protect joint sealants during and after curing period from contact with contaminating substances
and from damage resulting from construction operations or other causes so sealants are without
deterioration or damage at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage
or deterioration occurs, cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated joint sealants immediately
so installations with repaired areas are indistinguishable from original work.

END OF SECTION 07 92 19

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