Acoustical Caulk by ArtUSA "The quietest caulk in the JOINT" ArtUSA Decibel Drop™     ArtUSA Decibel Drop, a high-performance viscoelastic-damping compound, decreases the sound traveling to adjacent rooms.  It is easy to install between layers of drywall, plywood or sub flooring in new and retrofit applications.  ArtUSA Decibel Drop is ideal for use in commercial, broadcast/audio, home theater and multifamily interior spaces. Offers exceptional damping properties Superior performance in low frequencies Easy to install between layers of drywall, plywood or sub flooring Can be used on walls, floors and ceilings Use in new construction or retrofit applications Install on one or both sides of the wall Class 1 fire-rated   ArtUSA Decibel Drop™ Coverage Calculator Coverage Surface*** Measurements Width (Ft.) X Height (Ft.) = Sq. Ft. Standard* Ultra** Surface 1 X =   Surface 2 X =   Surface 3 X =   Surface 4 X =   Surface 5 X =   Surface 6 X =   All All Total Sq. Ft.   * Standard = 2 tubes per 4'x8' (32 Sq. Ft.) Drywall **Ultra = 3 tubes per 4'x8' (32 Sq. Ft.) Drywall ***Surface = walls, floors or ceilings    # of Tubes    # of Cases (12 tubes per case - no partial cases)   ArtUSA Decibel Drop™ Technical Specifications Material ArtUSA Decibel Drop is a high-performance viscolastic-damping compound. It provides an economical solution for reducing sound transmission into adjacent areas. Each case contains 12 — 29 oz. cartridges. Installation Use on walls, floors and ceilings Use in new construction or retrofit applications Apply 2 to 3 cartridges per 4' x 8' (32 sq. ft. of drywall) randomly over surface area; No trowling required Press drywall to first layer of drywall already installed and screw it to the studs Install on one or both sides of the wall See installation guide and product animation for more information Sound Transmission — ArtUSA Decibel Drop 24" OC Studs; R13 Fiberglass Insulation; Drywall 5/8"; Coverage: 2 Cartridges/32 Sq. Ft. Material (click to enlarge) STC Studs Sources Side Test Side 50 Wood 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 1 layer of drywall 54 Wood 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 57 Steel 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 1 layer of drywall 62 Steel 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 57 Staggered Wood 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 1 layer of drywall 62 Staggered Wood 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop 40 Wood 1 layer of drywall 1 layer of drywall 45 Wood 2 layers of drywall 2 layers of drywall 52 Steel 2 layers of drywall 2 layers of drywall 44 Staggerd Wood 1 layer of drywall 1 layer of drywall 53 Staggerd Wood 2 layers of drywall 2 layers of drywall 46 Wood 1 layer of soundboard and 1 layer of drywall 1 layer of soundboard and 1 layer of drywall 44 Wood 2 layers of drywall with mass loaded vinyl 1 layer of drywall   PROSPEC Decibel Drop’s effect on Wood Stud Wall Assemblies   PROSPEC Decibel Drop’s effect on Staggered Wood Stud Wall Assemblies   1 layer of drywall on both sides (G) 2 layers of drywall on both sides (H) Side 1 with 2 layers of drywall and PROSPEC Decibel Drop, Side 2 with 1 layer of drywall (A) 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop on both sides (B)     1 layer of drywall on both sides (J) 2 layers of drywall on both sides (K) Side 1 with 2 layers of drywall and PROSPEC Decibel Drop, Side 2 with 1 layer of drywall (E) 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop on both sides (F)   PROSPEC Decibel Drop’s effect on Single Steel Stud Wall Assemblies   The Superior Low Frequency Isolation of PROSPEC Decibel Drop on Wood Stud Wall Assembles   2 layers of drywall on both sides (I) Side 1 with 2 layers of drywall and PROSPEC Decibel Drop, Side 2 with 1 layer of drywall (C) 2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop on both sides (D)   2 layers of drywall with PROSPEC Decibel Drop on both sides (B) Soundboard assembly (L) Mass loaded vinyl assembly (M) Physical Data — PROSPEC Decibel Drop Fire Resistance Class 1 per ASTM E 84 Flame Spread per ASTM E 84 15 Smoke Density per ASTM E 84 35

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