Tile and Wood Sound Control


RCU 250

PROFLEX® RCU 250 (1/4") is an advanced composite sound control underlayment that utilizes a combination of natural and engineered products to achieve superior IIC (Impact Insulation Class) and STC (Sound Transmission Class) sound reduction ratings. The products are easy to install using a direct bond method and are compatible with a variety of substrates and adhesives. Using RCU products will assist a builder in qualifying for LEED® points.


Advantages

  • 1/4” Thickness (0.25)
  • Sound Control and Crack Suppression up to 1/8”
  • Ready for tiling immediately after installation


    Sound Ratings

* Sound Reduction Performance Data

STC (Sound Transmission Class) as tested to ASTM E90-04 / E413-04
IIC (Impact Insulation Class) as test to ASTM E492-04 / E989-06

** Sound Reduction Performance Data
(STC) Sound Transmission Class as tested to ASTM E 492-09 / E 989-06
(IIC) Impact Insulation Class as tested to ASTM E90-09 / E413-10

Floor Ceiling Assembly - Test Specimen
Sound Rating IIC
Sound Rating STC
Tile over 8" Concrete Slab NO CEILING assembly
54
56
Tile with 1" Gypsum Concrete over 23/32" OSB on 9 1/2" TJI® 210 joist Insulated 5/8" Gypsum Ceiling
50
60
Engineered Hardwood with 1" Gypsum Concrete over 23/32" OSB on 9 1/2" TJI® 210 joist Insulated 5/8" Gypsum Ceiling
52
54


Typical Use

Proflex® RCU-200 offers an industry leading sound reduction in a single layer membrane product. RCU products typically meet or exceed most community building code, developer, or condominium requirements. The product also installs quickly and minimizes transition issues. In addition to the sound benefits. The product has been engineered and produced in a manor that meets several criteria supporting green / environmental building requirements. Using RCU products will assist a builder in qualifying for LEED™ Green Building Rating System.






Concrete (Poured, Prestressed, Precast), Cured (Mortar Beds, Self Leveling Compounds, Gypcrete®), Concrete Backerboards, Wood (Exterior Grade Plywood, Hardwood, Tongue and Groove, OSB)

120 sq. ft. per roll

1 roll, 4ft x 30ft, 16 rolls per pallet