Technical Statement
Product Description
Scope of use
Limitations on use of building product
- Acoustic Timber has not been tested as part of a fire rated separation assembly, and therefore does not contribute to and do not affect the fire resistance of fire separations.
- Acoustic Timber does not improve the fire performance of timber linings such as plywood and particleboard with material Group Numbers worse than 1-S.
- Acoustic Timber may show surface damage when subjected to impacts. We would advise against using Acoustic Timber in areas where there is likely to be contact with the product.
- Exposure to humidity levels of above 65% may affect durability of the product.
- Air passing through the product due to high pressure or temperature difference can cause the appearance of soil filtration lines on the product surface.This is not a product fault and can be avoided by minimising high temperature or pressure difference across the product and by keeping the room well-ventilated and free from pollutants.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(c)
When the building is maintained so that the
provisions of NZBC E2 and E3 are met, where the systems are not exposed to
conditions to diminish performance, and the maintenance of the systems are in
accordance with the product manufacturers maintenance instructions, the life
expectancy is 5 years for materials.
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
Performance C3.4(a)Independent Testing: Suitable
for use on equivalent Group 1S substrates to maintain a Group Rating
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Refer to the independent testing for environmental
certifications found on the product data sheets: - Declare Red List
free.
EPD – compliant with ISO 14025 and EN 15804.
ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Management
Low VOC and CDPH compliant - <0.092 mg/m3 (7
days)
Notes
Accent Timber can help spaces meet design sound levels and reverberation times
prescribed by AS/NZS 2107:2016 Acoustics — Recommended design sound levels and
reverberation times for building interiors.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Refer to the technical information available on the website: https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/products/acoustic-timber
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Use in Service History
Backing and fabric has 20 years in service history.
Product Criteria
Design requirements
- Acoustic Timber is available in panels, baffles, or ceiling tiles. Designed for a variety of interior applications
and available in 12 mm, 24 mm, and 25 mm thicknesses.
- Acoustic Timber Raft™ is a modular acoustic baffle system designed to
communicate with interior spaces via an adjustable channel and clip system.
- Acoustic Timber Ceiling Tile is a simple, high-performance acoustic tile
made from Accent Ceiling Tile™ designed to fit within standard grid systems
and comply with typical loading standards.
- When installing Acoustic Timber near lighting or heating appliances, it must
be ensured that the surface temperature of the product does not exceed 80°C.
- When installing Acoustic Timber on ceilings in extreme conditions such
as indoor pools, any cavity between the roof and the acoustic panel should not
be enclosed.
- Consult a qualified specialist such as a mechanical engineer.
Installation requirements
- Acoustic Timber must be installed according to the Acoustic Timber Install Instructions
found on this website: https://www.autexacoustics.co.nz/products/acoustic-timber
- Contact-type adhesive or high grab MS polymer adhesive is recommended for
applying Acoustic Timber Panel to most common substrates.
- Do not rub the panel surface at any point during installation as rubbing may
cause surface wear.
- For walls or ceilings that require a Fire Resistance Rating (FRR), penetrations for
plumbing, electrical switches, and light fittings must be avoided wherever possible.
Maintenance requirements
- Refer to the Acoustic Timber Care and Maintenance Guide for cleaning
and maintenance instructions.
- Avoid contact with the Acoustic Timber Panel surface. Where liquids and other
contaminants come in contact with the panels, these should be gently removed
immediately and not allowed to soak-in, dry, or set.
- Consult a specialist cleaning company for cleaning if required.
Warrantees
Material warranty 5 years.
Environmental
EPD – compliant with ISO 14025
and EN 15804
Declare – Red List free
(third party verified)
ISO 14001 Certified Environmental
Management
Health Product Declaration
CDPH Standard
Quality Assurance
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ISO 9001 (Quality Management) |
Relationships
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Environmental Choice New Zealand |
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New Zealand Made |
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Member of New Zealand Green Building Council |
Building Product Information Requirements
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Autex Acoustics
Business Email:
enquiries@autex.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
800 428839
0800 428839
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.
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Date last validated:
12 December 2023 |
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Date last updated:
12 December 2023 |