RSIC-1® Retro Resilient Sound Isolation Clips
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RSIC-1® Retro Resilient Sound Isolation Clips
Don't feel like removing the drywall to soundproof your existing wall or ceiling? No problem, because the RSIC-1® Retro Clips are designed to use with an existing wall or ceiling assembly. The small rubber protrusions on the RSIC-1® Retro clips isolate the drywall to stop sound transfer between rooms - significantly reducing both impact noise and airborne noise! Keep your drywall intact and buy RSIC-1® Retro sound isolation clips!
Features
- RSIC-1® Retro clips stop impact and airborne sound transmission through wall and ceiling assemblies
- Increase STC Rating of a wall by up to 15 points
- Increase IIC Rating of a floor-ceiling assembly by up to 15 points
- Use on existing drywall over any wood, steel, or concrete assembly needing additional noise control
- Supports up to two layers of 5/8" gypsum board
- Large variety of UL rated design assemblies
- Proudly made in the USA
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Specs
Specs
| Dimensions | 3″ x 1-1/4″ x 1-11/16″ nominal |
| Maximum Load | 36 lbs per isolator |
| Maximum Spacing | 24" x 48" oc will support 2 layers of 5/8" drywall (more isolators needed for additional weight) |
| Furring (Hat) Channel | 25 Gauge, hemmed edge detail, and meets or exceeds SSMA requirements |
| RSIC-1® Retro to Wood | #8 min x 3-1/8" to 4" size coarse thread screw (screw length determined by thickness of existing drywall) (Minimum penetration into structure to be 1-1/2") |
| RSIC-1® Retro to Metal | #8 min x 2-1/4" minimum size fine thread screw (screw length determined by thickness of existing drywall) (Minimum penetration into structure to be 1-1/2") |
| Estimated Labor Rates | 60 clips per hour | 550 LF of hat channel per hour |
Material Testing
Material Testing
| Tested Properties | Testing Method | Performance |
| Hardness | ASTM D 2240 | Shore A 47 |
| Modulus 3K% | ASTM D 412 | Die C: 5.3 MPA |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D 412 | Die C: 11.2 MPA |
| Elongation at Break | ASTM D 573 | 454% |
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
- With the washer facing the drywall on top of the rubber isolator, screw each clip in through the drywall, directly into your wood or metal frame with a maximum spacing of 48" on center
- Attach 25 gauge furring (hat) channels to each row of clips
- Screw 1 or 2 layers of 5/8" gypsum board into the clips
Check out our full install guide !
Estimated Clips Needed for Walls and Ceilings
Estimated Clips Needed for Walls and Ceilings
24" x 48" OC (Wood or Steel)
| Room Dimensions | 10' | 20' | 30' | 40' |
| 10' | 19 clips | 37 clips | 55 clips | 73 clips |
| 20' | 37 clips | 73 clips | 110 clips | 146 clips |
| 30' | 55 clips | 110 clips | 164 clips | 219 clips |
| 40' | 73 clips | 146 clips | 219 clips | 291 clips |
16" x 48" OC (Wood or Steel)
| Room Dimensions | 10' | 20' | 30' | 40' |
| 10' | 23 clips | 45 clips | 67 clips | 89 clips |
| 20' | 45 clips | 89 clips | 134 clips | 178 clips |
| 30' | 67 clips | 134 clips | 200 clips | 267 clips |
| 40' | 89 clips | 178 clips | 267 clips | 356 clips |
