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Acoustics

SHEETROCK Brand Acoustical Sealant
Seals spaces at perimeters of partitions or around cutouts
Necessary to achieve specified STC/MTC (Sound/Machine Transmission Class) values
Available in 29 oz. Cartridge; 5 gal. pail

Sound control refers to the ability to attenuate or absorb sound passing through a wall, floor or ceiling. Using building materials and design details developed for sound control can significantly increase occupant comfort, productivity and privacy by reducing the amount of speech, mechanical noise and other ambient sound that will travel within a building.

Performance Reuirments

Acoustics affect aspects of daily life, from productivity of office workers and performance quality in theaters and auditoriums to the market value of apartments, condominiums and single-family homes. In addition, industries such as healthcare and financial must comply with stringent federal privacy regulations requiring service providers to make reasonable efforts to assure oral privacy in patient/customer consultation areas.