Tile and Wood Sound Control

RCU 500


PROFLEX® RCU 500 (1/2") 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

  • 1/2” Thickness (0.50)
  • 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 tested to ASTM E492-04 / E989-06

Delta IIC (Increase in Impact Insulation Class) as tested to ASTM E2179-03



Substrate Description
STC
IIC
ΔIIC
6" concrete slab / no ceiling assembly / Direct Bond to Quarry Tile
53
50
21

Typical Use

Proflex® RCU-500 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)

60 sq. ft. per roll

1 roll, 4ft x 15 ft, 16 rolls per pallet

Available docs (click to download)
RCU-500 Data Sheet
RCU Safety Sheet
RCU-500 IIC
RCU-500 STC
Flame Spread Test Tile RCU 500
Flame Spread Test Wood RCU 500