Wood Floor Assembly

Wood stud walls to a scale of one inch one foot and 1 3.

Wood floor assembly. The stc value is a measurement of the ability of a floor ceiling to reduce the transmission of airborne noise such as voices. Absorption within the floor ceiling assembly. Metal stud walls 1 4. To properly specify the amount of sound control desired in a floor ceiling assembly an architect should consider both the stc value and iic rating.

Overall the assemblies with wood i joists one layer of gypsum board ceiling finish and either rock or cellulose fibre insulation provided a 45 minute fire resistance rating. Substrate roof floor ceiling time assembly ff file no. 2 x 6 f d joists 16 o c. When a second layer of gypsum board was used with wood i joists the installation of glass fibre insulation reduced the fire resistance by 7 compared to an assembly with.

5 8 type c gypsum wallboard gwb 1 5 8 type s drywall screws spaced 12 o c. Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly. If the subfloor is smooth enough an underlayment may not be needed for laminate. Hardwood flooring may be installed straight onto the subfloor with only a sheet of red rosin paper intervening.

Masonry walls presented beside a summary description of the correct choice here would be 1 2. W 1 x 8 wood planking 2 layers 1 2 plywood span 10 live load 40lbs. 6 cgc fire resistant assemblies test certification test conditions and fire and sound tested assemblies listed in this selector are based on characteristics properties and performance certification of materials and systems obtained under controlled test conditions as set forth in the appropriate ulc and astm standards in effect at the time of test. These listings are short summaries to serve.

The floor covering industry considers the sound insulation very important in living areas such as multi family or single family dwellings. Older homes may have solid hardwood flooring nailed directly on the joists no subfloor. When evaluating flooring underlayment sound deadening and acoustical ratings are one of the things homeowners or hoa considers it all begins with how sound is generated and the medium it transfers through. Each assembly in the catalog is drawn 1 2.

This premium i joist floor assembly uses deeper stiffer and stronger i joists and thicker floor sheathing. Tion given on each assembly includes the. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies. 4 fire rated wood frame wall and floor ceiling assemblies american wood council table 4 two hour fire rated wood floor ceiling assemblies.