Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: sound proofing materials

[Racheli Gai (racheli]

Hi Laura,
As far as I know, Tectum is non-toxic.  Can the same be said about the
fiberglass item described below? ie: Does it have formaldehyde or other
toxins, and is the fiberglass itself likely, under certain circumstances 
(due to aging or something else) release tiny particles which are
hazardous to people's health?

Regarding Tectum, if I remember right - there are different
types/grades, so it's important to identify the exact need and match it
with the right product.

R.


>Our acoustical consultant, Acentech out of Cambridge, MA, has always
>recommended "Nubby" by Armstrong as the best acoustical bang for the
>buck. It comes in 4x8 and 4x10 sheets.  It is 1" thick fiberglass covered
>in a bumpy fabric.  We glue it to the ceiling and then install 1x wood
>battens in 4x4 grid over the top.  "Nubby" panels perform even better
>when installed with an air space behind them, but we have never been able
>to afford that type of labor.

>Laura E. Fitch, AIA
>Principal Architect

>Kraus-Fitch Architects, Inc.
>110 Pulpit Hill Road
>Amherst, MA  01002

>413-549-5799
>413-549-7918 (fax)
>lfitch [at] krausfitch.com
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "LK Dingeldein" <LKDingeldein1 [at] msn.com>
>To: "cohousing-l" <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 12:14 PM
>Subject: [C-L]_ sound proofing materials


>My community has asked me to make an inquiry on our behalf about
>low/non-toxic soundproofing materials.  Our Common House has a sound
>problem. Other cohousing communities have recommended using a material
>called tectum some time ago. It tectum the product of choice?  Has it
>effectively addressed the sound and environmental health issues?  Is
>there another, better product that could do this?

>Thanks!

>Libby Kelley Dingeldein
>Milagro Community
>Tucson, Arizona
>www.milagrocohousing.org<http://www.milagrocohousing.org/>
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