TAJ provided the Select Planks/Royal Maple 3mm, 6" x 36" plank for acoustic testing by Intertek-ATI in accordance with ASTM E90-09, ASTM E413-16, ASTM E492-09, ASTME989-06 and ASTM E2235-04. The results, reported by Intertek, revealed that the application of the Aquaflex adhesive utilized the Gundlach CBD trowel had a 9/64" notch spread compared to typical LVT adhesives using a 5/64" notch spread. The 5/64" notch nearly doubles the adhesive applied to the concrete substrate.
"Developing a measured acoustical attenuation performance is just one more step in the evolution of our Aquaflex chemistry,” said Benny Dickens, founder and CEO of Formulators|Aquaflex. “This year we received our second U.S. patent. Now with the acoustic performance documented, we can safely claim Aquaflex as a viable strategy to reduce sound transmission on par with many secondary acoustic underlayment materials. When the installation system can function to eliminate: (1) the need for epoxy moisture mitigation, (2) improve the interior work environment by eliminating SILICA producing shot-blast procedures and repair products, and (3) provide noise abatement properties… well, you have something that truly defines value add."