June 1, 2007—Supress Products, LLC, a leader in cost-effective, easy-to-install solutions to problems in residential and commercial structures, has announced the nationwide availability of Supress Sound-Engineered Anti-Mold Plywood (SEP-AM).
An solution that solves the two largest problems in building construction today, according to the company, Supress SEP-AM provides exceptional noise and vibration absorption, effectively eliminating sound pollution in new structures and existing floors, walls and ceilings while suppressing mold growth anywhere on the panels.
For years, building codes have focused on ensuring that structures have exceptional strength and fire-resistance. As a result, buildings transmit unwanted sound energy.
New construction and newly retrofitted buildings are built very tightly so that energy efficiency is maximized. Unfortunately, the lack of air movement in these buildings often promotes the growth of mold and propagation of mold spores. This compounds the problems and mitigation, or removal expense for builders, building owners and occupants.
Supress SEP-AM, available in 4’x8′ panels, provides exceptional mold suppression (per ASTM D 3273), sound absorption (STC 61-70), impact isolation (IIC 51-74) and vibration absorption. SEP-AM is non-toxic, biodegradable, and the suppressive features are not affected by the exposure to the UV rays in sunlight, allowing builders to place panels conveniently on exposed sites, says the company.
In new construction, Supress SEP-AM can be used in place of regular plywood, OSB, as shear, underlayment and subfloor. Supress SEP-AM’s non-metallic qualities ensure there is no interference with cellular reception or wireless networks. For upgrades to existing structures, SEP-AM can be applied directly over existing wood flooring surfaces to gain additional strength, anti-mold, and acoustical performance in standard floor/ceiling assemblies. For more information, see the Web site.
