CBI - 5113 March 2002 GIB Quiet Clip Features and Benefits No special flooring systems required Easy fit Installation Significantly improves low frequency sound transmission Significantly improves low frequency impact insulation Superior, cost effective noise control for floor/ceiling systems Fully tested for use with GIB Noise Control Systems A reduction in low frequency sound such as bass stereo and footfall noise is clearly noticeable when the is installed correctly. NZ Patent Application Number 506991
TECHNICAL INFORMATION PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS STC and IIC ratings The ability of a floor/ceiling to reduce noise is expressed as the Sound Transmission Class (STC) for airborne noise, and the Impact Insulation Class (IIC) for impact noise. Examples of airborne noise are people talking, the TV or stereo being played. Examples of impact noise are people walking, scratching chairs or items being dropped on a floor. STC The ISO 140-3 standard laboratory test for airborne noise exposes a specimen to noises over a frequency range between 100 and 3150 Hz. On the basis of the noise reduction achieved over this range, a single figure STC rating is calculated. This single figure STC rating does not provide any information about the system s performance when exposed to any particular frequency. The laboratory test also does not consider the performance in the frequency range below 100 Hz, where base thumping noises are most annoying. The The performance of the may not be immediately evident from the single figure STC rating. However, low frequency noises in the 50-500 Hz are dampened and will be experienced by occupants as much softer and more acceptable. Figure 1 compares the STC performance of the standard GIB Rondo Direct Fixed Clip with the. Airborne Sound Reduction 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 Standard GIB Clip 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 Frequency Hz Figure 1. Low frequency STC performance enhancement achieved by using the Notes for guidance The higher the bar, the better the performance a 3dB difference in any frequency is noticed by most people a 5dB difference is clearly noticeable IIC The ISO 140-6 standard laboratory test for impact noise uses a tapping machine exposing a specimen to impact frequencies ranging from 100 to 3150 Hz. On the basis of the noise reduction achieved over this range, a single figure IIC rating is calculated. This single figure IIC rating does not provide any information about the system s performance against any particular frequency. The laboratory test also does not consider the performance in the frequency range below 100 Hz where footfall impact noise (walking) is most annoying. The Again the performance of the is not immediately apparent from the single figure IIC rating. However, Figure 2 shows that low frequency impact noises are dampened significantly. Occupants will experience the loudness of footfall noise in the frequency range from 50-500 Hz as much softer and more acceptable. Impact Sound Received 76.0 74.0 72.0 70.0 68.0 66.0 64.0 62.0 60.0 58.0 56.0 Standard GIB Clip 50 63 80 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 Frequency Hz Figure 2. Low frequency IIC performance enhancement achieved by using the Notes for guidance The lower the bar, the better the performance a 3dB difference in any frequency is noticed by most people a 5dB difference is clearly noticeable
Residential Noise Control Floor/Ceiling System Timber Joists - GIB Quiet Zone Specification Loadbearing STC RW IIC Fire Resistance Lining Number Capability Rating Rating N/A LB *50 *50 *64 (See IIC below) N/A 1 x 13mm GIB Standard Floor Framing Floor joists shall comply with NZ 3604, be spaced at 600mm centres and have a depth of 200mm minimum alternatively use either Origin I-beams or CHH Hybeam HJ series joists designed for strength and serviceability, no less than 240mm deep and spaced at no more than 600mm. Nogs fixed on the flat to receive edges of flooring material shall be 100mm x 50mm minimum. Consult the beam manufacturer regarding construction of the solid blocking contained in the floor/ceiling to wall junctions. Flooring Minimum flooring shall be nominal 20mm particle board or minimum 17mm thick structural plywood fixed to the manufacturers instructions. and Battens The shall be fastened to the joists at maximum 1200mm centres (and no less than 900mm centres) to support the. The battens shall be spaced at 600mm centres maximum. It is important that these specific brands of batten and clips are used when specifying and installing GIB Noise Control Systems. Site tests have shown that other brands can have STC performances up to 10 STC points lower. Installing the Use 3 x 32mm x 8g GIB Grabber wafer head screws. Insert the first screw into the middle rubber grommet, tighten enough to hold the in place, adjust the clip to the correct height, insert the remaining two screws and tighten. the grommet is crushed. The screws should be tightened enough to allow the flexibility to remain in the connection between the grommet and the joists. Sound Control Infill Ceiling overlaid with R1.8 (75mm) pink Fibreglass batts. Alternatively, Autex R1.8 Greenstuf 95mm battens. Sheet are touch fitted. Ceiling Lining 1 layer of 13mm GIB Standard fixed at right angles to the steel battens. All sheet end butt joints shall occur on the battens. Sheet are touch fitted. Fastening the Lining Fasteners 25mm x 6g GIB Grabber Scavenger Head Drywall Self Tapping Screws Fasteners centres 200mm centres along each batten and along sheet end butt joints. Place fasteners no closer than 12mm to the sheet edges. Acoustic Sealant A bead of GIB Soundseal acoustic sealant is required around the ceiling perimeter. the grommet is crushed 1 x 13mm GIB Standard 1 x 13mm GIB Standard Light Fittings Use surface mounted light fittings. The penetration for the electric cable shall be packed with an acoustic sealant. Wall/Ceiling Junctions The internal angle between the ceiling and the walls are protected by GIB Cove adhered with GIB Cove adhesive or boxed corners (square stopped) filled and taped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Living Solutions Site Guide. Jointing All fasteners heads stopped and all sheet joints tape reinforced and stopped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Living Solutions Site Guide. Impact Insulation Class (IIC) A performance of IIC 39 is achieved by a bare floor A performance of IIC 40 is achieved with a 2mm thick cushion backed vinyl on particle board or structural plywood. A performance of IIC 64 is achieved with a 48oz hard twisted wool hessian backed carpet over a rubberwaffle underlay. * Note Estimated STC and IIC Performance and
Residential Noise Control Floor/Ceiling System Timber Joists - GIB Quiet Zone Upgrade Specification Loadbearing STC RW IIC Fire Resistance Lining Number Capability Rating Rating GBDFA 30c LB 53 53 71 (See IIC below) 30/30/30 2 x 13mm GIB Standard Floor Framing Floor joists shall comply with NZ 3604, be spaced at 600mm centres and have a depth of 200mm minimum. Alternative Floor Framing Use either Origin I-beams or CHH Hybeam HJ series joists designed for strength and serviceability, no less than 240mm deep and spaced at no more than 600mm. Nogs fixed on the flat to receive edges of flooring material shall be 100mm x 50mm minimum. Consult the beam manufacturer regarding construction of the solid blocking contained in the floor/ceiling to wall junctions. Flooring Minimum flooring shall be nominal 20mm particle board or minimum 17mm thick structural plywood fixed to the manufacturers instructions. Note: To ensure the FRR is achieved, nogs are required behind tongue or adhesive fixed flooring sheet joints and Battens The shall be fastened to the joists at maximum 1200mm centres (and no less than 900mm centres) to support the. The battens shall be spaced at 600mm centres maximum. It is important that these specific brands of batten and clips are used when specifying and installing GIB Noise Control Systems. Site tests have shown that other brands can have STC performances up to 10 STC points lower. Installing the Use 3 x 32mm x 8g GIB Grabber wafer head screws. Insert the first screw into the middle rubber grommet, tighten enough to hold the in place, adjust the clip to the correct height, insert the remaining two screws and tighten. the grommet is crushed. The screws should be tightened enough to allow the flexibility to remain in the connection between the grommet and the joists. Sound Control Infill Ceiling overlaid with R1.8 (75mm) pink Fibreglass batts. Alternatively, Autex R1.8 Greenstuf 95mm battens. Sheet are touch fitted. Ceiling Lining 2 layers of 13mm GIB Standard fixed at right angles to the battens. Offset the joints of the outer layer by 600mm from those of the inner layer. All sheet end butt joints shall occur on the battens and are offset between the first and second layers. Sheets are touch fitted. Fastening the Lining Fasteners Inner layer - 25mm x 6g GIB Grabber Scavenger Head Drywall Self Tapping Screws Outer layer - 41mm x 6g screws as above Fasteners centres 200mm centres along each batten and along sheet end butt joints. Place fasteners no closer than 12mm to the sheet edges. the grommet is crushed 2 x 13mm GIB Standard and Joist 2 x 13mm GIB Standard Acoustic Sealant A bead of GIB Soundseal acoustic sealant is required around the ceiling perimeter. The outer lining is then bedded onto the bead. Light Fittings Use surface mounted light fittings. The penetration for the electric cable shall be packed with a fire rated sealant. Wall/Ceiling Junctions The internal angle between the ceiling and the walls are protected by GIB Cove adhered with GIB Cove adhesive or boxed corners (square stopped) filled and taped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Living Solutions Site Guide. Jointing Inner unstopped Outer layer - all sheet fasteners heads stopped and all sheet joints tape reinforced and stopped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Living Solutions Site Guide. Impact Insulation Class (IIC) A performance of IIC 46 is achieved by a bare floor A performance of IIC 47 is achieved with a 2mm thick cushion backed vinyl on particle board or structural plywood. A performance of IIC 71 is achieved with a 48oz hard twisted wool hessian backed carpet over a rubberwaffle underlay.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION PERFORMANCE COMPARISONS Inter-tenancy Noise Control Floor/Ceiling System Timber Joists Specification Loadbearing STC RW IIC Fire Resistance Lining Number Capability Rating Rating GBDFA 60c GBCJA 60a LB 56 56 72 (See IIC below) Floor Framing Floor joists shall comply with NZ 3604, be spaced at 600mm centres and have a depth of 200mm minimum. Alternative Floor Framing Use either Origin I-beams or CHH Hybeam HJ series joists designed for strength and serviceability, no less than 240mm deep and spaced at no more than 600mm. Nogs fixed on the flat to receive edges of flooring material shall be 100mm x 50mm minimum. Consult the beam manufacturer regarding construction of the solid blocking contained in the floor/ceiling to wall junctions. Flooring Minimum flooring shall be nominal 20mm particle board or minimum 17mm thick structural plywood fixed to the manufacturers instructions. Note: To ensure the FRR is achieved, nogs are required behind tongue or adhesive fixed flooring sheet joints and Battens The shall be fastened to the joists at maximum 1200mm centres (and no less than 900mm centres) to support the. The battens shall be spaced at 600mm centres maximum. It is important that these specific brands of batten and clips are used when specifying and installing GIB Noise Control Systems. Site tests have shown that other brands can have STC performances up to 10 STC points lower. Installing the Use 3 x 32mm x 8g GIB Grabber wafer head screws. Insert the first screw into the middle rubber grommet, tighten enough to hold the in place, adjust the clip to the correct height, insert the remaining two screws and tighten. the grommet is crushed. The screws should be tightened enough to allow the flexibility to remain in the connection between the grommet and the joists. Sound Control Infill Ceiling overlaid with R1.8 (75mm) pink Fibreglass batts. Alternatively, Autex R1.8 Greenstuf 95mm battens. Sheet are touch fitted. Ceiling Lining 2 layers of 13mm GIB Noiseline fixed at right angles to the battens. Offset the joints of the outer layer by 600mm from those of the inner layer. All sheet end butt joints shall occur on the battens and are offset between the first and second layers. Sheets are touch fitted. Fastening the Lining Fasteners Inner layer - 25mm x 6g GIB Grabber Scavenger Head Drywall Self Tapping Screws Outer layer - 41mm x 6g screws as above Fasteners centres 200mm centres along each batten and along sheet end butt joints. Place fasteners no closer than 12mm to the sheet edges. 60/60/60 2 x 13mm GIB Noiseline the grommet is crushed 2 x 13mm GIB Noiseline and Joist 2 x 13mm GIB Noiseline Acoustic Sealant A bead of GIB Soundseal acoustic sealant is required around the ceiling perimeter. The outer lining is then bedded onto the bead. Light Fittings Use surface mounted light fittings. The penetration for the electric cable shall be packed with a fire rated sealant. Wall/Ceiling Junctions The internal angle between the ceiling and the walls are protected by GIB Cove adhered with GIB Cove adhesive or boxed corners (square stopped) filled and taped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Living Solutions Site Guide. Jointing Inner unstopped Outer layer - all sheet fasteners heads stopped and all sheet joints tape reinforced and stopped in accordance with the publication entitled GIB Living Solutions Site Guide. Impact Insulation Class (IIC) A performance of IIC 47 is achieved by a bare floor A performance of IIC 50 is achieved with a 2mm thick cushion backed vinyl on particle board or structural plywood. A performance of IIC 72 is achieved with a 48oz hard twisted wool hessian backed carpet over a rubberwaffle underlay.
Installation Guide Lines and GIB Rondo Battens The shall be fastened to the joist at maximum 1200mm centres (and no less than 900mm centres) to support the GIB Rondo batten. The battens shall be spaced at 600mm centres maximum for linings 13mm thick, and at 450mm centres maximum for linings 10mm thick. the grommet is crushed. and It is important that these specific brands of batten and clips are used when specifying and installing GIB Noise Control Systems. Site tests have shown that other brands of metal clips and battens can perform up to 10 STC points below the tested brands above. Installing the Using 3 x 32mm x 8g GIB Grabber wafer head screws. Insert the first screw into the middle rubber grommet, tighten enough to hold the in place, adjust to the clip correct height and insert the remaining two screws and tighten up. GIB Noiseline Joist the grommet is crushed. The screws should be tightened enough to allow the flexibility to remain in the connection between the grommet and the joists. Substitution GIB Systems for Sound Control are not generic. GIB Noiseline It is important that only GIB branded components are used when specifying and installing GIB Sound Control Systems. Substitution is not in accordance with GIB Systems recommendations and must be at the risk of the owner, specifier or builder. If you wish to substitute then you must first ensure that the alternative proprietary brand supplier can provide documentary evidence of NZBC compliance, including structural, noise control IIC and STC durability and hazardous material. For further systems detail please refer to Winstone Wallboards Ltd. Please phone the GIB information Helpline 0800 100 442