October 26, 2007—Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC and Quiet Solution announced they have partnered on a paperless soundproof drywall panel. The new product, QuietRock DensArmor Plus 528, combines the moisture and mold resistance, fire resistance, abuse resistance and low indoor air emissions of paperless DensArmor Plus wallboard, with the proven noise reduction of QuietRock, the leading soundproof drywall, the companies say.
A single layer of the new product on a single wood stud wall provides an STC rating of 50—a noise reduction of 75% compared to many other interior wall systems. QuietRock DensArmor Plus 528 is 5/8″ thick, Type X, UL-classified, contains no metal inside the panel, and it installs in the same manner as standard drywall.
QuietRock DensArmor Plus 528 is an easy choice in green construction, and it may contribute to LEED points, the companies say. For example, LEED for Schools recognizes the importance of good acoustics, and components of the panel have low indoor air emissions. This is consistent with Quiet Solution’s emphasis on advanced materials for sustainable development.
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum and Quiet Solution concur that this new panel provides a cost effective method of reducing noise and moisture-related issues during the construction phase and throughout the life of the building. The product creates wall and ceiling assemblies that deliver higher performance while using less labor and fewer materials.
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