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Rigid, acoustical fiberglass is the standard of the industry for sound absorption. Fiberglass is perfectly adaptable to the Snap-Tex system in any thickness, and has excellent acoustical performance. Fiberglass still rates the highest of all acoustical substrates currently in use.
Fire-rated polyester batting, with flame-spread values of “0”, can be a moderately effective and economical option to fiberglass. Acoustical foams that are fire-rated can also be used.
Tackable acoustical surfaces are often desirable in training rooms or conference areas. The use of tackable materials for bulletin boards and pinning of training aids has become extremely popular. Snap-Tex’s clean look is achievable since tackable materials can be installed under the fabric. When integrated with other materials, multiple use applications are possible where the substrate differentials are imperceptible. Mineral fiberboards, such as Micore hold up the best, and offer a variety of acoustical performance. Micore also has the best tackable surface of any product of its type.
An 18 to 20 lb. density high impact fiberglass face can be laminated to any depth of acoustical fiberglass specified, creating a tackable acoustical surface over the base layer of fiberglass. This substrate will perform better acoustically than
mineral fiberboard. Another approach is to inset the mineral fiberboard tackable surface only in the areas where tackability is desired. Adjoining areas may be integrated with acoustical materials in a seamless fashion, creating a continuous effect after the fabric is installed. Individual tack boards of coordinating fabrics may also be constructed very simply. With a Snap-Tex tack board the fabric is the only thing that has to be replaced when necessary.
Snap-Tex easily accommodates blocking for hanging heavy objects such as signage or actual pictures. Simply integrate plywood of the same depth as the rest of the substrate, and virtually any object may be fastened securely.
Any of these substrates or any other Class A fire-rated substrate of your choice can be used in combination, within the same panel.
Aesthetics and function are what Snap-Tex is all about!!
