Quick Reference | Gypsum Cement Underlayment 03 54 13

QUICK REFERENCE | GYPSUM CEMENT UNDERLAYMENT 03 54 13

1. Product Name of over two billion square feet GYP-SPAN® Radiant installed nationwide, HFU Designed for use with radiant heat Hacker Floor Underlayments are appropriate for use over systems, enhanced thermal mass ® FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concrete concrete, wood, steel deck or and heat transfer. 2000-3200 psi ® FIRM-FILL 2010+ radiant substrates. With proper (13.8-22.1 MPa). FIRM-FILL® 3310+ preparation, virtually any type FIRM-FILL® High Strength of fnished foor covering can be Hacker Sound Mat II FIRM-FILL® 4010+ installed over HFU. All HFU meet Sound control mat; composed of FIRM-FILL® CMD ASTM F2419. (See Technical Data). recycled rubber; increases STC and GYP-SPAN® Radiant IIC ratings. Hacker Sound Mat II COMPOSITION & MATERIALS FIRM-FILL® SCM FIRM-FILL® Gypsum Concretes and • FIRM-FILL® SCM Hacker Floor Primer GYP-SPAN® Radiant are mixed with A range of dimensional acoustical Hacker Floor Sealer washed plaster or masonry sand, control mats. Hacker TopCoat™ SP per ASTM C33, and potable water to form HFU. APPLICATION THICKNESS *Note: For cementitious Minimum application thickness of applications, consult TRUE-SCREED® CLU Spec Data Sheet. TYPES HFU is: FIRM-FILL® Gypsum Concrete 2. Supplier Designed for use in multi-family • Over wood: 3/4” (19 mm) of housing to attain sound and fre HFU Hacker Industries, Inc. ratings. 1200 2000 psi (8.3-13.8 • Over concrete slabs: HFU may 1600 Newport Center Drive, Suite MPa). be featheredged in transition 275 areas Newport Beach, CA 92660 USA • FIRM-FILL® 2010+ • Over radiant heat tubes: Phone (949) 729-3101 Additional surface hardness and Minimum 3/4” (19 mm) on top (800) 642-3455 higher compressive strength. of radiant tubes Fax (949) 729-3108 2000-3200 psi (13.8-22.0 MPa). • Over Sound Control Mats: See www.HackerIndustries.com supplier recommendations for e-mail: [email protected] • FIRM-FILL® 3310+ thickness An exceptionally smooth, rock- • Maximum thickness: 3. Product Description solid, surface over wood subfoors. 3-1/2” (89 mm) 3000- 3900 psi (20.6-26.8 MPa). BASIC USE • Over corrugated steel deck: 1” (25 mm) over top of futes Hacker Floor Underlayments FIRM-FILL® High Strength (HFU) are lightweight, high- For resurfacing damaged, uneven LIMITATIONS strength, durable, nonstructural or cracked concrete foors and • Do not use HFU in exterior cementitious underlayments for planks. 2500-3800 psi (17.2-26.2 locations. use in multi-family, residential, MPa). • HFU require a fnished foor commercial and radiant heating covering. ® projects for both new construction • FIRM-FILL 4010+ • Gypsum based systems shall and renovation. Trained Licensed Ofers superior bonding not be used below grade or Applicators can install up to 40,000 capabilities for thin capping of where prolonged exposure to 2 2 ft (3716 m ) per day. The fnished concrete foors. 4000-5200 psi moisture is likely. products provide a superior crack- (27.5- 34.4 MPa). • Subfoor must support design resistant surface that is integral to loads with maximum L/360 a fre and sound rated system. FIRM-FILL® CMD For cold-formed steel frame defection. Since 1983, Hacker Industries, construction with a corrugated • HFU above crawl spaces Inc. has provided the most cost- steel deck. Min. 3500 psi (24.1 must be protected by a vapor efective and high strength MPa). barrier. underlayments in the industry. • Do not apply less than 1-1/2” With the proven performance (38 mm) of HFU on plastic vapor barrier.

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L544, L545, L546, L547, L548, L549, L550, as stated by Hacker Industries, Inc.’s • HFU are one component of an (38 mm) thickness weighs 14.6 FLOOR COVERING 3/4” (19 MM) HACKER efective sound and fre control psf (71.3 kg/m2) FLOOR UNDERLAYNMENT L551, L552, L553, L555, L556, L557, L558, current literature. L559, L570, L574, L560, L562, L563, L571, system. 5/8” (16 MM) PLYWOOD DENSITY L585, L590, L592, L593, L598, M502, Dryness Test: Prior to the installation of 2” x 10” (51 MM x 254 MM) M506, M508, M512, M513. finished floor goods, Hacker Industries, 3 Care must be taken in the 107-130 pcf (1682-2082 kg/m ) WOOD JOIST Inc. recommends that a moisture test installation of all components minimum dry density RESILIENT CHANNEL Canada: L003, L201, L511, L512, M500, be done. Consult floor covering to ensure the ultimate design M501, M503, M505, M506, M507, M508, manufacturer for recommended 1/2” (13 MM) TYPE X OR 5/8” M509, M514, M518, M520. procedures to test for dryness and performance. Published acoustical FIRE PERFORMANCE (16 MM) GYPSUM WALLBOARD OPTIONAL: SOUND CONTROL MAT acceptable moisture levels. Calcium and fre system tests were HFU are included in over 100 UL FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION chloride is not an approved method. To conducted under controlled listings: Figure 1: Wood System ASTM E84: Flamespread Index, 0; Fuel avoid potential problems during the laboratory or feld conditions and Contribution, 0; Smoke Density, 0. drying process, the General Contractor refect results applicable only to G561, G565, G568, J917, J919, J920, shall consult Hacker Industries, Inc.’s J924, J927, J931, J957, J966, J991, FLOOR COVERING MIN. 1” (25 MM) FIRM-FILL® CMD ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE Drying Conditions Flyer and informa- those specifc assemblies. OVER TOP OF FLUTES HFU contribute to superior STC (Sound tion contained on Hacker Industries, J994, K906, L001, L004, L005, L006, Transmission Class) and IIC (Impact Inc.’s website for additional information CORRUGATED STEEL DECK 4. Technical Data L201, L202, L206, L208, L209, L210, Insulation Class) ratings. Additional sound concerning drying of this product. L211, L212, L501, L502, L503, L504, 14” 14 GAUGE STEEL JOIST reduction is achieved using a sound control APPLICABLE STANDARDS L505, L506, L507, L508, L509, L510, mat with HFU. PROTECTION • ASTM F2419 Standard Practice RESILIENT CHANNEL During construction, General Contractor L511, L512, L513, L514, L515, L516, 5. Installation shall place temporary wood planking in for Installation of Thick L517, L518, L519, L520, L521, L522, BATT INSULATION GYPSUM WALLBOARD SITE CONDITIONS areas subject to wheeled or concentrated OPTIONAL: SOUND CONTROL MAT Poured Gypsum Concrete L523, L524, L525, L526, L527, L528, HFU shall be delivered in original, loads. Underlayments and the L529, L530, L531, L532, L533, L534, Figure 2: Corrugated Steel Deck unopened bags, stored away from exposure Preparation of the Surface to to elements, and above 50˚F (10˚C). Do not BUILDING CODES L535, L536, L537, L538, L539, L540, allow bags to get wet. Do not use beyond Installation of HFU must comply with Receive Resilient Flooring L541, L542, L543, L544, L545, L546, shelf life. applicable local, state, and national code FLOOR COVERING GYP-SPAN® RADIANT (THICKNESS • ASTM C472 Modifed Standard L547, L548, L549, L550, L551, L552, DEPENDENT ON DIAMETER OF requirements. TUBES Test Methods for Physical L553, L555, L556, L557, L558, L559, Building temperature shall be maintained TUBES OR CABLES above 50˚F (10˚C) before, during, and after 6. Availability & Cost Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum L570, L574, L560, L562, L563, L571, 5/8” (16 MM) PLYWOOD installation until the subfloor, ambient HFU are only installed by Licensed Plasters and Gypsum Concrete L585, L590, L592, L593, L598, M502, OR CONCRETE temperature, and humidity have stabilized Applicators. Contact Hacker Industries, Inc. • ASTM E84 Standard Test M506, M508, M512, M513. WOOD JOIST OR and material has completely dried. for the applicator(s) in your area. Method for Surface Burning TRUSS SYSTEM 1/2” (13 MM) TYPE X OR 5/8” PREPARATION 7. Warranty Characteristics of Building Canada: L003, L201, L511, L512, M500, (16 MM) GYPSUM WALLBOARD M501, M503, M505, M506, M507, General Contractor shall confirm the HACKER INDUSTRIES, INC. WARRANTS Materials Figure 3: Radiant Heat System subfloor is structurally sound and conditions HFU TO BE FREE FROM MANUFACTUR- • 2012 Tile Council of North M508, M509, M514, M518, M520. are suitable for installation of floor underlay- ING DEFECTS, AND WHEN PROPERLY America Handbook - ment. Subfloor must be dry, broom cleaned, PREPARED AND INSTALLED ACCORD- APPROVALS and completely free of oil, grease, paraffin, ING TO APPROVED SPECIFIED METH- Installation Methods F180, FLOOR COVERING STUD • ICC-ES Legacy Report ER-4147 wax, laitance and other contaminants. ODS, HFU WILL ATTAIN MINIMUM F200, RH111, and RH122. Subfloor shall be tested for moisture before PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS AS STATED • City of Los Angeles RR No. 1/2” (13 MM) OR 3/4” (19 MM) HACKER FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT the installation of HFU. BY HACKER INDUSTRIES, INC.’S MOST WEIGHT 24540 RECENT LITERATURE. HACKER PRECAST CONCRETE • FIRM-FILL® Gypsum Concrete – • U.S. Department of Housing APPLICATION INDUSTRIES, INC.’S OBLIGATION SHALL 3/4” (19 mm) thickness weighs and Urban Development FHA- Prior to installation of HFU, the building BE LIMITED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF 2 must be enclosed, including roof, windows, THE BAGGED PRODUCT ONLY AND IS 7 psf (34.2 kg/m ) HUD-1255 and doors. Install HFU after radiant heat SUBJECT TO NOTICE AND INSPECTION • FIRM-FILL® 2010+ – 3/4” (19 OPTIONAL: SOUND CONTROL MAT tubing has been put in place. Provide REQUIREMENTS. FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION constant ventilation to remove moisture mm) thickness weighs 7.2 psf Figure 4: Concrete System (35.2 kg/m2) ASTM E84: Flamespread Index, from the area until the underlayment is THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL ® 0; Fuel Contribution, 0; Smoke completely dry. If necessary, the General OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR • FIRM-FILL 3310+ – 3/4” (19 Contractor shall provide mechanical heat. IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES mm) thickness weighs 7.6 psf Density, 0. GYPSUM WALLBOARD STUD OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS (37.1 kg/m2) FLOOR COVERING The following tests shall be performed in FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL ® ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE 1/8” (3 MM) TO 3-1/2” conjunction with the installation of HFU: OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES. • FIRM-FILL High Strength – 3/4” (89 MM) HACKER FLOOR HFU contribute to superior STC UNDERLAYMENT (19 mm) thickness weighs 7.7 (Sound Transmission Class) and IIC Field Samples: Perform psi tests in strict For Hacker Industries, Inc.’s BIM models psf (37.6 kg/m2) accordance with ASTM C472 modified and details, visit www.HackerIndustries.com (Impact Insulation Class) ratings. • FIRM-FILL® 4010+ - 1/2” (12 using 2” (51 mm) split brass molds. or www.CADdetails.com. Additional sound reduction is STRUCTURAL SUBFLOOR mm) thickness weighs 5.3 psf achieved using a sound control Slump Test: Test for slump as HFU are (25.8 kg/m2) OPTIONAL: SOUND CONTROL MAT mat with HFU. being installed using a 2” by 4” cylinder • GYP-SPAN® Radiant – 1-1/2” Figure 5: Renovation and plexiglass. The patty size shall be

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5. Installation Perform psi tests in strict 7. Warranty accordance with ASTM C472 SITE CONDITIONS modifed using 2” (51 mm) split HACKER INDUSTRIES, INC. HFU shall be delivered in original, brass molds. WARRANTS HFU TO BE FREE FROM unopened bags, stored away from MANUFACTURING DEFECTS, exposure to elements and above Slump Test: AND WHEN PROPERLY PREPARED 50˚F (10˚C). Do not allow bags to Test for slump as HFU are being AND INSTALLED ACCORDING TO get wet. Do not use beyond shelf installed using a 2” by 4” cylinder APPROVED SPECIFIED METHODS, life. and plexiglass. The patty size shall HFU WILL ATTAIN MINIMUM be as stated by Hacker Industries, PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS AS Building temperature shall Inc.’s current literature. STATED BY HACKER INDUSTRIES, be maintained above 50˚F INC.’S MOST RECENT LITERATURE. (10˚C) before, during and after Dryness Test: HACKER INDUSTRIES, INC.’S installation until the subfoor, Prior to the installation of OBLIGATION SHALL BE LIMITED ambient temperature and fnished foor goods, Hacker TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE humidity have stabilized and Industries, Inc. recommends that BAGGED PRODUCT ONLY AND material has completely dried. a moisture test be done. Consult IS SUBJECT TO NOTICE AND foor covering manufacturer for INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. PREPARATION recommended procedures to General Contractor shall confrm test for dryness and acceptable THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL the subfoor is structurally sound moisture levels. Calcium chloride OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS and conditions are suitable for is not an approved method. To OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE installation of foor underlayment. avoid potential problems during WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY Subfoor must be dry, broom the drying process, the General AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR cleaned, and completely free of oil, Contractor shall consult Hacker PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER grease, parafn, wax, laitance and Industries, Inc.’s Drying Conditions OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES. other contaminants. Subfoor shall Flyer and information contained be tested for moisture before the on Hacker Industries, Inc.’s For Hacker Industries, Inc.’s BIM installation of HFU. website for additional information models and details, visit concerning drying of this product. www.HackerIndustries.com or APPLICATION www.CADdetails.com. Prior to installation of HFU, the PROTECTION building must be enclosed, During construction, General including roof, windows and Contractor shall place temporary doors. Install HFU after radiant wood planking in areas subject to heat tubing has been put in place. wheeled or concentrated loads. Provide constant ventilation to remove moisture from the BUILDING CODES area until the underlayment is Installation of HFU must comply completely dry. If necessary, the with applicable local, state and General Contractor shall provide national code requirements. mechanical heat. 6. Availability & Cost The following tests shall be performed in conjunction with the HFU are only installed by trained installation of HFU: Licensed Applicators. Contact Hacker Industries, Inc. for the Field Samples: applicator(s) in your area.