Scotchgard™ Guardian
Scotchgard™ Guardian acoustical underlayment features high-performance synthetic fiber for premium protection under today’s most popular flooring types. Guardian significantly reduces impact and airborne noise while providing long-term comfort and support.
Applications
- MLF/LVT/Rigid Core with attached back
- Laminate
- Engineered
- Solid Hardwood Flooring
Benefits
- Noise Guard
Reduces impact and airborne noise in-room and between floors. - Block-Out® moisture guard repeals spills
- Mold & Mildew Guard
Fresh Dimension® antimicrobial works to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria. - Comfort
Makes hard-surface flooring more enjoyable. - Support
Provides long-term support - Easy Installation
Lays flat and helps mask minor subfloor irregularities; can be used above and below grade
Specifications
| Composition: | Made of High-Performance Synthetic Fiber | ||
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| Density: | 13.5 lbs/ft3 or 13.0 oz/yd2 | ||
| Shore A Hardness: | 55 ASTM D2240 | ||
| IFD @ 25%/65%: | 9.0 lbs/459.4 lbs | ||
| Thickness: | 0.080” (2 mm) | ||
| R-value: | 0.269 | ||
| Color: | Gray | ||
| Moisture Barrier: | Block-Out® moisture guard | ||
| Permeance: | 2.373 | ||
| Water Vapor Emission: | 0.521 lbs/1000 ft²/24hrs | ||
| Castor Durability Test: | Passes 25,000 Cycles** | ||
| Product Code: | BM0096 BM0097 | ||
| Dimensions: | 36” x 33.33’ 72” x 60' | ||
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Acoustical Properties
| Impact Insulation Class (IIC): | 72 |
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| ΔIIC: | 24 |
| HIIC: | 88 |
| Sound Transmission Class (STC): | 64 |
Protection
| Indoor Air Quality: | Passes California Section 01350 for low VOC emissions |
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| Antimicrobial: | Yes |
- *Conduct moisture tests in accordance with flooring manufacturer installation guidelines and requirements
- ** Passes Castor Durability Test for 25,000 cycles when tested under minimum 3.2 mm floating-click floor.
- Shore A Hardness: ASTM D2240
- IFD: ASTM D3574
- Permeance: ASTM E96
- IIC: ASTM E492-09 / ASTM E989-06
- ∆ IIC: ASTM E2179-03
- STC: ASTM E90 / ASTM E413-10
