440 SoundBarrier® controls sound in floors, walls and ceilings.
Independently lab tested and time-proven in millions of square feet of residential and commercial structures, 440 SoundBarrier® is a special-density, structural board made from 100 percent environmental Homasote® cellulose fiber, a homogeneous composition manufactured with uniformly distributed protection against termites, rot and fungi and resistance to moisture. It also insulates, with twice the R-value of wood. Made with FSC® certified material.
Carpenters and do-it-yourselfers can easily install 440 SoundBarrier® in room partitions and peripheral walls, ceilings and floors, in:
- single or multi-family housing
- high and low-rise apartments and condominiums
- motels
- schools
- professional buildings
- assisted living facilities
Downloads
- 440 SoundBarrier® Installation Highlights - Floors
- 440 SoundBarrier® Installation Highlights - Walls and Ceilings
- See these products in Homasote Company's current Product Catalog.
- Tested Assemblies for Metal and Wood Stud Walls
- The Natural Choice for SoundControl
- Better Seen and Not Heard! - IBC 1206 - Sound control in floors and walls in multi-family mandates a minimum of STC 50 and IIC 50
- 440 SoundBarrier does reduce energy costs!
- 440 SoundBarrier vs 1-1/4" Gypsum
- 3 Part Specifications
- Tested Floor/Ceiling Assemblies
- UL Design Numbers for 440 SoundBarrier
- Floor Applications Installation Instructions
- Wall Applications Installation Instructions
- Ceiling Applications Installation Instructions
- Floor and Wall Assemblies QR.pdf
What else, besides post-consumer paper, is used in manufacturing Homasote®? To find out click here.
440 SoundBarrier's Advantages
- FSC® Certified
- Lightweight
- Easy to handle, cut and shape
- Widely available in convenient sizes
- Ready to apply directly to framing
- Provides excellent noise attenuation when installed as recommended
- Provides excellent, moisture-resistant thermal insulation
| Thickness | Available Sizes | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 4' x 4', 4' x 8', 4' x 10' |
1.2 lb/sq. ft. |
| 5/8" | 4' x 8' | 1.5 lb/sq. ft. |
| 3/4" | 4' x 8' | 1.8 lb/sq. ft. |
Typical Physical Properties
| Density: | 26-28 lb./ft.3 |
| Tensile, parallel to surface (min.): | 450-700 psi |
| Transverse M.O.R. (min.): | 750-1000 psi |
| Hardness, Janka Ball (min.): | 230 lbs. |
| Water absorption by volume (max.): 2 hrs. immersion |
7% |
| Expansion from 50%-90% relative humidity (max.): |
0.25% |
|
R-value: |
1.2 1.33 1.4 |
| Noise Reduction Coefficient: | 0.20 |
| Flame Spread: | Class III (or C) |
Floor/Ceiling Assemblies (UL L-500 Series) in which Homasote is Listed
| UL FIRE RESISTANCE RATING DESIGN NUMBERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L501 | L502 | L503 | L504 | L505 |
| L506 | L507 | L508 | L509 | L510 |
| L511 | L512 | L513 | L514 | L515 |
| L516 | L517 | L518 | L519 | L520 |
| L521 | L522 | L523 | L524 | L525 |
| L526 | L527 | L528 | L529 | L532 |
| L533 | L534 | L535 | L536 | L537 |
| L538 | L539 | L540 | L541 | L542 |
| L543 | L544 | L545 | L546 | L547 |
| L548 | L549 | L550 | L551 | L552 |
| L553 | L555 | L556 | L559 | L562 |
Codes/Certifications
ICC ES ESR-1374
FHA Material Release 1150e and 930e
