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QuietRock 530

Superb sound performance plus shear resistance

QuietRock 530 is a versatile, high performance drywall panel that delivers superb noise reduction. This ‘superpanel’ is UL fire-rated, STC-rated, shear-rated, impact-resistant, and optionally mold-resistant.

QuietRock 530 Benefits

• Delivers STC ratings of 52-74
• Fire rating equivalent to Type X drywall; UL fire-rated 
• Shear-rated (average 487 lbs/ft)
• Mold resistant face and back available as an option
• Hanges and finishes like standard drywall
• QuietRock 530RF available for RF and noise shielding and tested in accordance with IEEE 2999-1097; Radio Frequency shield testing (standard 530 does not provide RF shielding)
• Continues to reduce noise even when fixtures are installed, such as shelves or lamps
• Only 5/8” thick
• Outperforms other sound damping methods, including soundboard and resilient channel
• Environmentally friendly, lab tested
• Worldwide patents pending
• Can be used in load bearing and non-load bearing assemblies
• Tested in accordance with ASTM E695-03; impact load testing
• Tested in accordance with article 4, section 27-335.1(2) and article 5, section 27-348E of the building code of the city of New York

QuietRock 530 at Work

QuietRock 530 has been used in a variety of projects to control noise.

• Restaurant - Lollipop Bar and Lounge

• Documents
• UL/ULC Assemblies
• Assembly Guide

General Data   QuietRock 530 Datasheet   QuietRock 530 Installation Instructions - English   QuietRock 530 Installation Instructions - Spanish   Test Reports   QuietRock 530 ASTM E 84 Smoke & Flame Test   QuietRock 530, 527, ES Los Angeles RR Report   STC 53 | IIC 74 with carpet - Open Truss - QuietWood 631 and QuietRock 530   STC 58 | IIC 51 with hardwood - Open Truss - QuietWood 631 and QuietRock 530   STC 52, 530 on one side of single wood studs   STC 53, 530 retrofit on 1 side of standard wall   STC 54, 530 on both sides of single wood studs   STC 55, 530 on both sides of single steel studs   STC 56, 530 retrofit both sides of single wood stud wall   STC 57, 2 Layers of 530, single wood studs, 1 layer of QR530   STC 66, 530 on both side of double wood studs   STC 74, 2 Layers of 530 on both sides of double studs   QuietRock 530 - NAHB Shear Wall Test   QuietRock 530 - Impact Test   QuietRock 530 - New York City MEA

UL QuietRock 530 panel for use in Design Nos. U305, U309, U340, U341, U376, U386. ULC QuietRock 530 panel for use in Design Nos. W313 and W317.

Single Wood Stud Staggered Wood Stud Double Wood Stud Light Gauge Steel Stud Heavy Gauge Steel Stud Double Steel Stud • QuietRock on one side • 2x4 wood studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2" batt insulation • 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 52 TLA-04-050 UL, 1 hour U309, U376, U386, W313, W317 5/8” 4-3/4” • QuietRock on both sides • 2x4 wood studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 54 TLA-04-036 UL, 1 hour U376, W313 5/8” 4-3/4” • QuietRock over 5/8” Type X on one side • 2x4 wood studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation • 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 53 TLA-04-051 UL, 1 hour U309, U376, U386, W313, W317 5/8” 5-3/8” • QuietRock on one side • 2x4 wood studs spaced 8” OC on 6” plates with 6“ minimum batt insulation • 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 57 est. UL, 1 hour U340, U376, U386, W313, W317 5/8” 6-3/4” • QuietRock on one side • 2x4 wood studs spaced 8” OC on 6” plates with 6“ batt insulation • 2 layers Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 59 est. UL, 1 hour U340, U376, W313 5/8” 7-3/8” • QuietRock on both sides • 2x4 wood studs spaced 24” OC, 3” min. air gap with 9-1/2“ batt insulation STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 66 TLA-04-033 UL, 1 hour U341, U376, W313 5/8” 11-1/4” • Double layer QuietRock on both sides • 2x4 wood studs spaced 24” OC, 3” min. air gap with 9-1/2“ batt insulation STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 74 TLA-04-034 UL, 1 hour U341, U376, W313 5/8” 12-1/2” • QuietRock on one side • 3-5/8” 25-ga. steel studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation • 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 53 est. UL, 1 hour W460, V463, W459, V464 5/8” 4-7/8” • QuietRock on both sides • 3-5/8” 25-ga. steel studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 55 TLA-05-050 UL, 1 hour W460, V463, W459, V464 5/8” 4-7/8” • QuietRock on one side • 3-5/8” 25-ga. steel studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation • 2 layers 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 58 est. UL, 1 hour W460, V463, W459, V464 5/8” 5-1/2” • 5/8” Type X over QuietRock on one side • 3-5/8” 25-ga. steel studs spaced 24” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation • 2 layers 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 58 est. UL, 1 hour W460, V463, W459, V464 5/8” 6-1/8” • QuietRock on both sides • 3-5/8” 16-ga. steel studs spaced 16” OC with 3-1/2“ batt insulation STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 48 est. UL, 1 hour V463, V464, W459, W460 5/8” 4-7/8” • QuietRock on one side • 6” 16-ga. steel studs spaced 16” OC with 6“ batt insulation • 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 49 est. UL, 1 hour V463, V464, W459, W460 5/8” 7-1/4” • QuietRock on both sides • 6” 16-ga. steel studs spaced 16” OC with 6“ batt insulation STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 53 est. UL, 1 hour V463, V464, W459, W460 5/8” 7-1/4” • QuietRock on one side • 3-5/8” 25-ga. steel studs spaced 24” OC, 1” min air gap with 3-1/2“ batt insulation both sides • 5/8” Type X on the other STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 64 est. UL, 1 hour W460, V463, W459, V464 5/8” 9-1/4” • QuietRock on both sides • 3-5/8” 25-ga. steel studs spaced 24” OC, 1” min air gap with 3-1/2“ batt insulation both sides STC STC Report # Fire UL/ULC Design # Panel Thickness Assembly Thickness 64 est. UL, 1 hour W460, V463, W459, V464 5/8” 9-1/4”