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Specification for SoundNice™ Custom Acoustical Fabric Treatments (Section 09841), featuring the Snap-Trak® patented
framing system manufactured by:
SoundNice
98 Purple Martin Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
United States of America
774-219-1105
info@soundnice.net
Section 09841
ACOUSTIC FABRIC PANELS
Sound Nice for Snap-Trak® Fabric System
_______________________________________________
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. PVC track, site fabricated acoustical wall panel assembly, with site stretched fabric covering.
B. Site assembled and fabricated.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section [______ ____________]: Preparation of adjacent work to receive work of this Section.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials: Surface-burning
characteristics of the whole assembly.
B. ASTM C423 - Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the
Reverberation Room Method.
C. ASTM D5034-1 - Standard Test Method for Testing Breaking Loads of Textiles in a Holding Fixture
D. NFPA 701 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films: This test normally
applies for textiles not directly applied to a substrate.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Fire Retardant Classification: Class A, to ASTM E84.
B. Acoustic Attenuation: NRC [_____], to ASTM C423.
C. Fabric: High content of climate-stable yarns, and acoustically transparent, where covering acoustical substrate.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01300: Submission procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit product data for track frame, fabric, and acoustic substrate.
C. Shop Drawings: Identify panel sizes including thickness, panel configurations, fabric selections by elevation, and
corner details.
D. Samples: Submit [one (1) sample,] [two (2) samples], [300 x 300 mm (12 x 12 inch)] [________] size, including
track frame, substrate and fabric. Sample will be reviewed for color, texture and overall acceptable appearance of finished
product.
E. Installer Qualification: Letter from track/system manufacturer (SoundNice, Westerly, RI, USA) attesting to installer
(s) qualification.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fabricators / Installers: Approved of by track frame manufacturer.
1.7 MOCK UP
A. Section 01400: Requirements for mock up.
B. Provide minimum [____x____] mm ([____x____] inches) mock-up of a panel, including track frame, acoustical
substrate, fabric and a track or butt joint, as applicable.
C. Locate [where directed.] [________.]
D. Mock-up may [not] remain as part of the Work.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION
A. Section 01600: Transport, handle, store, and protect products.
B. Acclimatize fabrics for minimum 24 hours, at temperature and humidity approximating that of occupancy prior to
installation.
C. Protect fabric surfaces from damage.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Section 01700: Warranties.
B. Provide a five-year manufacturer's warranty against material defects or failure.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS:
A. SoundNice, 98 Purple Martin Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (774-219-1105)
B. Substitutions: [Refer to Section 01600.] [Not permitted.] [Refer to Instructions to Bidders.]
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Frame:
1. Rigid PVC.
2. One-piece framework, interlocking jaw, biased tension.
3. Edge Profile: [Radius.] [Square.] [Beveled.]
4. Total Panel Nominal Thickness: [____] mm ([____] inches).
B. Supplementary Frame Furring:
1. [Wood:] [MDF Board strips:] Of sufficient thickness to achieve panel thickness and acoustical performance
requirements.
C. Acoustic Substrate:
1. Material: [Semi-rigid acoustical glass fiber.] [Tackable mineral fiber.] [Fire retardant, compressible polyester
batting.] [Acoustically reflective substrate] [Diffusive substrate] [As required to achieve acoustical attenuation, diffusion, or
reflection required.]
2. Thickness: [To suit thickness of panel frame and acoustical performance required.] [______].
D. Fabric:
1. Material: [As supplied by SoundNice, manufacturer of system.] [By Owner.] [Acoustically transparent fabric,
fire retardant to meet [ASTM E84] [NFPA 701], [_____]. [100% polyester for climatic stability and mildew resistance.]
2. [Fabric Protection if desirable: Dupont Teflon based protectant.]
E. Fasteners: [25 mm (1 inch) staples, pneumatically driven.] [25 mm (1 inch) screws.] [As required, compatible with
substrate frame surface.]
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Surrounding environment must be clean and dry. Maintain temperature, and humidity at conditions approximating
those of occupancy prior to, during, and after installation.
B. Ensure substrate surface is smooth, flat, and taped and sealed [if drywall] prior to track installation. All adjoining
work must be complete and dry.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. [Install furring (if not in miscellaneous carpentry section) to achieve overall panel thickness of [____].]
B. Install track [plumb,] [level,] and straight with fittings, flush to achieve panel configuration.
C. Fasten track frame in a consistent manner, minimum 25mm (1") on center.
D. Install acoustic substrate material, continuous to rear base of track or as shown if reflective, or diffusive.
E. Cut fabric from each roll, maintaining sequence of drops and matching direction of weave.
F. Install fabric into locking jaws of track. Stretch fabric taut; align fabric weave plumb vertically and level
horizontally. Close track stretching and locking in the fabric.
3.3 CLEANING
A. Section 01700: Cleaning installed work.
B. Trim and remove all loose fabric threads.
C. Remove surplus materials and debris.
3.4 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Deliver [5] [10] [____] % extra panel face fabric.
END OF SECTION
framing system manufactured by:
SoundNice
98 Purple Martin Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
United States of America
774-219-1105
info@soundnice.net
Section 09841
ACOUSTIC FABRIC PANELS
Sound Nice for Snap-Trak® Fabric System
_______________________________________________
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. PVC track, site fabricated acoustical wall panel assembly, with site stretched fabric covering.
B. Site assembled and fabricated.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section [______ ____________]: Preparation of adjacent work to receive work of this Section.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM E84 - Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials: Surface-burning
characteristics of the whole assembly.
B. ASTM C423 - Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the
Reverberation Room Method.
C. ASTM D5034-1 - Standard Test Method for Testing Breaking Loads of Textiles in a Holding Fixture
D. NFPA 701 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films: This test normally
applies for textiles not directly applied to a substrate.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Fire Retardant Classification: Class A, to ASTM E84.
B. Acoustic Attenuation: NRC [_____], to ASTM C423.
C. Fabric: High content of climate-stable yarns, and acoustically transparent, where covering acoustical substrate.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Section 01300: Submission procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit product data for track frame, fabric, and acoustic substrate.
C. Shop Drawings: Identify panel sizes including thickness, panel configurations, fabric selections by elevation, and
corner details.
D. Samples: Submit [one (1) sample,] [two (2) samples], [300 x 300 mm (12 x 12 inch)] [________] size, including
track frame, substrate and fabric. Sample will be reviewed for color, texture and overall acceptable appearance of finished
product.
E. Installer Qualification: Letter from track/system manufacturer (SoundNice, Westerly, RI, USA) attesting to installer
(s) qualification.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Fabricators / Installers: Approved of by track frame manufacturer.
1.7 MOCK UP
A. Section 01400: Requirements for mock up.
B. Provide minimum [____x____] mm ([____x____] inches) mock-up of a panel, including track frame, acoustical
substrate, fabric and a track or butt joint, as applicable.
C. Locate [where directed.] [________.]
D. Mock-up may [not] remain as part of the Work.
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND PROTECTION
A. Section 01600: Transport, handle, store, and protect products.
B. Acclimatize fabrics for minimum 24 hours, at temperature and humidity approximating that of occupancy prior to
installation.
C. Protect fabric surfaces from damage.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Section 01700: Warranties.
B. Provide a five-year manufacturer's warranty against material defects or failure.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS:
A. SoundNice, 98 Purple Martin Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 (774-219-1105)
B. Substitutions: [Refer to Section 01600.] [Not permitted.] [Refer to Instructions to Bidders.]
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Frame:
1. Rigid PVC.
2. One-piece framework, interlocking jaw, biased tension.
3. Edge Profile: [Radius.] [Square.] [Beveled.]
4. Total Panel Nominal Thickness: [____] mm ([____] inches).
B. Supplementary Frame Furring:
1. [Wood:] [MDF Board strips:] Of sufficient thickness to achieve panel thickness and acoustical performance
requirements.
C. Acoustic Substrate:
1. Material: [Semi-rigid acoustical glass fiber.] [Tackable mineral fiber.] [Fire retardant, compressible polyester
batting.] [Acoustically reflective substrate] [Diffusive substrate] [As required to achieve acoustical attenuation, diffusion, or
reflection required.]
2. Thickness: [To suit thickness of panel frame and acoustical performance required.] [______].
D. Fabric:
1. Material: [As supplied by SoundNice, manufacturer of system.] [By Owner.] [Acoustically transparent fabric,
fire retardant to meet [ASTM E84] [NFPA 701], [_____]. [100% polyester for climatic stability and mildew resistance.]
2. [Fabric Protection if desirable: Dupont Teflon based protectant.]
E. Fasteners: [25 mm (1 inch) staples, pneumatically driven.] [25 mm (1 inch) screws.] [As required, compatible with
substrate frame surface.]
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Surrounding environment must be clean and dry. Maintain temperature, and humidity at conditions approximating
those of occupancy prior to, during, and after installation.
B. Ensure substrate surface is smooth, flat, and taped and sealed [if drywall] prior to track installation. All adjoining
work must be complete and dry.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. [Install furring (if not in miscellaneous carpentry section) to achieve overall panel thickness of [____].]
B. Install track [plumb,] [level,] and straight with fittings, flush to achieve panel configuration.
C. Fasten track frame in a consistent manner, minimum 25mm (1") on center.
D. Install acoustic substrate material, continuous to rear base of track or as shown if reflective, or diffusive.
E. Cut fabric from each roll, maintaining sequence of drops and matching direction of weave.
F. Install fabric into locking jaws of track. Stretch fabric taut; align fabric weave plumb vertically and level
horizontally. Close track stretching and locking in the fabric.
3.3 CLEANING
A. Section 01700: Cleaning installed work.
B. Trim and remove all loose fabric threads.
C. Remove surplus materials and debris.
3.4 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Deliver [5] [10] [____] % extra panel face fabric.
END OF SECTION
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