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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 : first high acoustic performing
score and snap panel

5/8” QuietRock EZ-SNAP (ES) delivers high acoustic performance with improved workability to speed up installation time. Our patented EZ-SNAP technology allows installers to easily score and snap the panel because there is no paper or metal in the center of the panel. QuietRock ES is the go-to sound control solution for residential, commercial and institutional construction throughout North America. The panels are UL Certified per required testing for fire-resistance and surface burning characteristics.

Additional Resources

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
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