Utilizing green building products like Acousti-Mat and Gyp-Crete to achieve LEED® Gold project certification

August 19, 2019

Utilizing green building products like Acousti-Mat 3/4 and Gyp-Crete 2000/3.2K, Serrano Lofts was able to achieve LEED®Gold Certification. For added sound control, one layer of Acousti-Mat 3/4 and Acousti-Mat were installed. 

Location:
Grand Rapids, MI

Scope:
11,000 Sq. Ft. of Gyp-Crete 2000/3.2K poured at 2” over Acousti-Mat 3/4, and Maxxon Reinforcement

Maxxon Dealer:
Kent Underlayment Specialties
Grand Rapids, MI

General Contractor:
Wolverine Building Group
Grand Rapids, MI

Architect:
Concept Design Studio
Norton Shores, MI

Gyp-Crete 2000®/3.2K 

Gyp-Crete 2000®/3.2K gypsum floor underlayment is engineered to deliver compressive strengths up to 3,200 psi (22.1 MPa), also delivering enhanced resistance to surface abrasions and even faster drying time.  It's ideal for use over wood or concrete subfloors in single family, light commercial, and multifamily construction, as well as renovation projects. Its crack-resistant surface provides a perfect base for practically any floor covering. Gyp-Crete 2000/3.2K, an Eco-Friendly building product, is an ideal gypsum floor underlayment for sustainable building projects.

Acousti-Mat® 3/4 Sound Control 

Multifamily Luxury Sound Control – Ideal for the luxury developments and assemblies with exposed ceilings. For super sound control even in open beam, concrete slab and exposed ceiling/mass timber floor systems. Increases IIC levels up to 17 points over wood frame, and up to 25 points over concrete. Increases STC rating 6-15 points over bare wood frame system. Acousti-Mat® 3/4 is GREENGUARD Gold Certified.

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Company: Maxxon Corp.

Source: http://www.maxxon.com/project_spotlights/spotlight_serrano_lofts

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