Homasote Announces an STC 55 wall Considered “Excellent” Sound Control
Homasote announces an STC 55 wall; considered “Excellent” Sound Control in a single wall, with it’s 440 SoundBarrier on only 1-side of the wall. A wall with an STC 55 will reduce the transmission of Sound through a wall by roughly 25% (a difference in STC of 10 is twice (or half) as loud. Requires…
440 SoundBarrier Installation Video
Homasote is pleased to announce the release of its first Installation Video regarding the installation of Homasote 440 SoundBarrier in floors. 440 SoundBarrier is the only fiberboard made for use in floors and is suitable for use under ceramic tile, hardwood floors – all installation methods including: nail-down, glue-down and floating floor applications, vinyl flooring…
Homasote Voted Product Choice Award Winner by Industry Peers
Recognizing the top building product providers, Multi-Housing News readers voted Homasote as a recipient of an “2009 Product Choice Award in the category of Sound Control” for “exceptional value, materials quality, design innovation and customer care”. By Natasha Selhi, Associate Publisher, Multi-Housing News Jan/Feb 2009 Multi-Housing News is proud to present the 2009 winners of…
Soundproofing Apartments saves landlords from Noise Complaints
According ot a recent article in Mulit-Housing news, noise complaints are likely the number one grievance in multifamily living. Unfortunately, management has limited options with which to handle it. The idea of retrofitting the building and making it more soundproof is an option, but it can be very pricey and, depending on who you talk…
Homasote Product Earns CHPS Certification
WEST TRENTON, NJ – Homasote®, the leading manufacturer of quality building products made from recycled materials, announced today it has earned the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Certification for its 440 SoundBarrier® products, joining its current CHPS certified Class A fire-retardant NCFR panels. Made from 98 percent post consumer recycled materials, the 440 SoundBarrier…
Homasote Company’s 440 SoundBarrier Is Listed by International Code Council
(LOS ANGELES) – Homasote Company CEO Warren Flicker announced at the American Institute of Architects National Convention and Design Expo that its 440 SoundBarrier has been listed by the International Code Council to meet internationally established building codes for structural Integrity and other uses. Mr. Flicker commented that, “code compliance In the building materials industry…
