PAC RSIC-1
RSIC-1 Resilient Sound Isolation Clips provide 2 unique approach's to sound privacy that will prevent sound from noisy neighbors transmitting through your walls or floor/ceiling assemblies.
Experience with the RSIC-1 Clips has recorded remarkable improvements of up to an additional 20 STC points on walls. The RSIC-1-R designed to retrofit and improve existing walls and ceilings has shown to improve existing walls by as much as 8-10 db. by actual field tests.
Installation Tip:
- Install RSIC-1 at a maximum of 48 inches on center. (horizontal)
- Fasten the RSIC-1 to the substrate with a fastener approved for a minimum pull-out and sheer of 120 lbs.
- Ensure the internal metal ferrell is tight to the substrate.
- Locate the first row of RSIC-1 clips within 3 inches from the floor and within 6 inches from the ceiling.
- Snap in the drywall hat channel into the RSIC-1 clips.
- Install the gypsum board from the bottom up leaving a 1/4" gap around perimeter. Fill gap with acoustical caulk.
- Remove the shims after all gypsum board is completely screwed to hat channels.
- Caulk around the entire perimeter of the gypsum board. Use fire and smoke rated acoustical sealant where required.
Technical Specs
- Length: 3"
- Height: 11/16"
- Width: 1 7/16"
- Vertical Spacing: 24"
- Horizontal Spacing: 48"
- Design Load: 36 lbs per clip
Drywall Furring Channel:
- Height: 7/8"
- Width: 2.5"
- Length: Typically 12'
- Splicing: 6" minimum overlap, secure laps with 2 steel framing screws
Installation
Usage: Calculate the square footage of wall surface area and divide by 5.5 This will estimate the number of clips needed. You can easily support two layers of 5/8" drywall at this clip density.
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