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QuietRock® EZ-SNAP®

Key Benefits

5/8” sound-damped Type X gypsum panel
Patented EZ-SNAP® technology makes it easy to score and snap, install, and finish like any paper-faced gypsum panel
Achieves high sound attenuation and fire resistance in one panel using less space, material and labor than other acoustic alternatives
For residential and commercial applications where Quiet® is a priority
Highly reliable sound control that cannot be easily short circuited like resilient channel, even when fixtures are installed
Outperforms other sound attenuation methods, including multi-layered gypsum panels, resilient channel, and soundboard on many assemblies

Product Description : 5/8-Inch Type X Sound-Reducing Drywall for High-Performance Sound Control

QuietRock® EZ-SNAP® (ES) is a 5/8-inch sound-reducing Type X drywall panel designed to deliver high acoustic performance with the score-and-snap installation of standard gypsum panels. Part of the Quiet® family of sound control products, QuietRock ES features patented EZ-SNAP technology that allows installers to easily score and snap the panel with no special tools required.

Designed for residential, commercial, and institutional construction, QuietRock ES combines sound control and fire resistance in a single panel, using less space, material, and labor than many conventional acoustic alternatives. QuietRock ES is UL Certified for fire-resistance and surface-burning characteristics.

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Product Dimensions

TYPE	UL CORE	THICKNESS	WIDTH	LENGTH	EDGE	WEIGHT
QuietRock® ES Type X	QuietRock ES	5/8”	48"	8', 9', 10', 12'	Tapered	2.6 lbs/ft²

¹Length availability may change; other lengths may be available on a special-order basis. Consult with your local QuietRock® representative.

²Represents approximate weight for design and shipping purposes. A more exact weight may be available for your area; consult with your local QuietRock® representative.

Technical Data

Composition	Core: Naturally occurring gypsum and proprietary additives, laminated with a proprietary sound damping viscoelastic polymer glue. Paper: 100% recycled paper on front, back and long edges
Manufactured	ASTM C1396 Product Standards: ASTM C1766
Installation	QuietRock® EZ-SNAP Installation Instructions (ES & ES MR) QuietRock® EZ-SNAP Installation Video GA-216 Application and Finishing of Panel Products GA-214 Recommended Levels of Board Finish ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
Abuse Resistance	ASTM C1629 Surface Abrasion: Level 2 Soft Body: Level 1 Hard Body: Level 2
Surface Burn	ASTM E84 Class A Flame Spread 15 Smoke Developed 0 CAN/ULC-S102-10 Flame Spread 5 Smoke Developed 0
Fire Resistance and Sound Control	The PABCO® Sound Design Guide Sound Assembly Tool GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual Underwriters Laboratories - UL Product iQ® CKNX R7094 for the latest UL Design Numbers