ASTM E 90 SOUND TRANSMISSION LOSS TEST REPORT. Rendered to: MGM INDUSTRIES SERIES/MODEL: TYPE: Single Hung Window

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1 ASTM E 90 SOUND TRANSMISSION LOSS TEST REPORT Rendered to: MGM INDUSTRIES SERIES/MODEL: 6010 TYPE: Single Hung Window Summary of Test Results Data File No. Glazing (Nominal Dimensions) STC OITC B /4" IG (1/8" annealed, 1/2" air space, 1/8" annealed) Reference should be made to Architectural Testing, Inc. Report No. for complete test specimen description. The complete test results are listed in Appendix B. 130 Derry Court York, PA phone: fax:

2 Test Sample Identification: Series/Model: 6010 Type: Single Hung Window Overall Size: 36" by 72" ACOUSTICAL PERFORMANCE TEST REPORT Rendered to: MGM INDUSTRIES 287 Freehill Road Hendersonville, Tennessee Report No: Test Date: 09/01/11 Report Date: 09/13/11 Expiration Date: 09/01/15 Glazing (Nominal Dimensions): 3/4" IG (1/8" Annealed, 1/2" Air Space, 1/8" Annealed) Project Scope: Architectural Testing, Inc. was contracted by MGM Industries to conduct a sound transmission loss test on a Series/Model 6010, single hung window. A summary of the results is listed in the Test Results section, and the complete test data is included as Appendix B of this report. The sample was provided by the client. Test Methods: The acoustical tests were conducted in accordance with the following: ASTM E 90-09, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions. ASTM E , Classification for Rating Sound Insulation. ASTM E a, Standard Classification for Rating Outdoor-Indoor Sound Attenuation. ASTM E , Standard Test Method for Determination of Decay Rates for Use in Sound Insulation Test Methods. Test Equipment: The equipment used to conduct these tests meets the requirements of ASTM E 90. The microphones were calibrated before conducting sound transmission loss tests. The test equipment and test chamber descriptions are listed in Appendix A. 130 Derry Court York, PA phone: fax:

3 Page 2 of 6 Sample Installation: Sound transmission loss tests were initially performed on a filler wall that was designed to test window specimens. The filler wall achieved an STC rating of 63. A filler wall reducing element (STC 64) was used to reduce the test opening size to accommodate the test specimen. The reducing element consisted of a double 2x4 wood stud wall construction with three layers of 5/8" drywall on both sides. The stud cavities in the wall were insulated with two layers of R-13 fiberglass insulation. The window was placed on a foam isolation pad in the new test opening. Duct seal was used to seal the perimeter of the window to the test opening on both sides. The interior side of the window frame, when installed, was approximately 1/4" from being flush with the receiving room side of the filler wall. A stethoscope was used to check for any abnormal air leaks around the test specimen prior to testing. The sash was opened and closed at least five times prior to testing. Test Procedure: The window was closed and locked for this test. The sound transmission loss test was conducted in accordance with the ASTM E 90 test method using a single direction of measurement. The sound transmission loss test consisted of the following measurements: One background noise sound pressure level and five sound absorption measurements were conducted at each of the five microphone positions. Two sound pressure level measurements were made simultaneously in both rooms at each of the five microphone positions. The air temperature and relative humidity conditions were monitored and recorded during the background, absorption, source, and receive room measurements. Sample Descriptions: Frame Construction: Frame Size 36" by 72" Thickness 3" Corners Fasteners Seal Method Material Reinforcement Thermal Break Material Mitered Welds None Vinyl Aluminum in the meeting rail N/A Daylight Opening Size 31-1/2" by 32-3/4" N/A-Non Applicable

4 Page 3 of 6 Sample Descriptions: (Continued) Sash Construction: Active Sash Size 33-3/4" by 35-1/8" Thickness 1-3/16" Corners Fasteners Seal Method Material Reinforcement Thermal Break Material Mitered Welds None Vinyl N/A N/A Daylight Opening Size 31-1/2" by 32-3/4" Glazing: Measured Overall Insulation Glass Unit Thickness 0.721" Spacer Type Steel U-shaped Exterior Sheet Gap Interior Sheet Measured Thickness 0.116" 0.489" 0.116" Muntin Pattern N/A N/A N/A Material Annealed Air* Annealed Laminate Material N/A N/A N/A Glazing Method Glazing Material Fixed: Interior Active: Exterior Silicone Glazing Bead Material * - Stated per Client/Manufacturer, N/A-Non Applicable Vinyl

5 Page 4 of 6 Sample Descriptions: (Continued) Components: Weatherstrip TYPE QUANTITY LOCATION 0.187" by 0.290" Polypile with center fin 2 Rows Active stiles 0.187" by 0.290" Polypile with center fin 3/8" Diameter foam-lined hollow bulb gasket Hardware 1 Row 1 Row Bottom rail Block and tackle balance 2 Jambs Active meeting stile and bottom rail Metal sweep lock 2 Active meeting rail Metal tilt bar 2 Bottom rail Plastic tilt latch 2 Active meeting stile 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" by 1/2" Open cell foam pads Drainage Sloped sill 2 Sill at active bottom rail corners Comments: The weight of the sample was 66 lbs. The client did not supply drawings on the Series/Model 6010, single hung window. The window was disassembled, and the components will be retained by Architectural Testing for four years. A photograph of the test specimen is included in Appendix C.

6 Page 5 of 6 Test Results: The STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating was calculated in accordance with ASTM E 413. The OITC (Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class) was calculated in accordance with ASTM E A summary of the sound transmission loss test results on the Series/Model 6010, single hung window is listed below. Summary of Test Results Data File No. Glazing (Nominal Dimensions) STC OITC B /4" IG (1/8" annealed, 1/2" air space, 1/8" annealed) Note: Due to the calculations and sample size, transmission loss coefficient differences between 6 and 15 indicate there has been a filler wall correction applied. On each data sheet listed in Appendix B, cells highlighted in green indicate transmission loss values affected in this way. The complete test results are listed in Appendix B. Flanking limit tests and reference specimen tests are available upon request. Detailed drawings, data sheets, representative samples of test specimens, a copy of this report, or other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Architectural Testing for a period of four years from the original test date. At the end of this retention period, such materials shall be discarded without notice and the service life of this report will expire. Results obtained are tested values and were secured by using the designated test methods. This report does not constitute certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this laboratory. It is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and relates only to the specimen tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Architectural Testing. For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, INC: Brandon C. Ward Senior Technician - Acoustical Testing Todd D. Kister Laboratory Supervisor - Acoustical Testing BCW:jmcs Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included. Appendix-A: Equipment description (1) Appendix-B: Complete test results (2) Appendix-C: Photograph (1) Architectural Testing, Inc. is accredited by the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) under the specific test methods listed under lab code TL-144, in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The laboratory s accreditation or test report in no way constitutes or implies product certification, approval, or endorsement by IAS. This test report applies only to the specimen that was tested.

7 Page 6 of 6 Revision Log Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s) 0 09/13/11 N/A Original Report Issue This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00283, revised 11/18/10.

8 B Appendix A Instrumentation: Instrument Manufacturer Model Description Analyzer Data Acquisition Unit Receive Room Microphone Source Room Microphone Receive Room Preamplifier Source Room Preamplifier Hewlett Packard GRAS 40 AR 1/2" Microphone GRAS 26 AK 1/2" Preamplifier Y /22/11 Microphone Calibrator Bruel & Kjaer Type 4228 Pistonphone Calibrator Y /17/11 Noise Source Delta Electronics SNG-1 Noise Generator Y N/A Equalizer Rane RPE 228 Programmable Equalizer Y N/A Power Amplifiers Crown Xti 2000 Two, Amplifiers N/A Receive Room Y Renkus-Heinz Inc. Trap Jr./9 Two, Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Y N/A Source Room Y Renkus-Heinz Inc. Trap Jr./9 Two, Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Y N/A Receive Room Environmental Indicator Vaisala HMW60Y Temperature and Humidity Sensor Y /01/11 Source Room Vaisala Environemental Indicator HMW60Y Temperature and Humidity Sensor Y /15/10 Weather Station Davis Instruments VantagePRO 6150C Weather Station Y /16/11 *- Note: The calibration frequency for this equipment is every two years per the manufacturer's recommendation. ATI Number Y /22/11 GRAS 40 AR 1/2" Microphone Y /22/11 GRAS 26 AK 1/2" Preamplifier Y Date of Calibration HP35670A Real time analyzer Y /14/11 * Agilent 34970A Data Acquisition Unit /13/11 08/22/11 Test Chamber: Volume Receive Room 234 m 3 ( ft 3 ) Source Room m 3 ( ft 3 ) Description Rotating vane and stationary diffusers Temperature and humidity controlled Isolation pads under the floor Stationary diffusers only Temperature and humidity controlled Maximum Size Description TL Test Opening 4.27 m (14 ft) wide by 3.05 m (10 ft) high Vibration break between source and receive rooms N/A-Non Applicable

9 Appendix B Complete Test Results

10 SOUND TRANSMISSION LOSS ASTM E 90 ATI No. B Date 09/01/11 Client MGM Industries Specimen Series/Model: 6010, single hung window with 3/4" IG (1/8" annealed, 1/2" air space, 1/8" annealed) Specimen Area 1.67 Square Meters Filler Area Square Meters Operator Brandon C. Ward Bkgrd Absorp Source Receive Filler Specimen Temp C RH % Bkgrd Absorp Source Receive Filler Specimen 95% No. of Trans Freq SPL (Square SPL SPL TL TL Conf Defici- Coef (Hz) (db) Meters) (db) (db) (db) (db) Limit encies Diff STC Rating = 26 (Sound Transmission Class) Deficiencies = 24 (Number of deficiencies versus contour curve) OITC Rating = 22 (Outdoor/Indoor Transmission Class) Notes: 1) The acoustical chambers are qualified for measurements down to 80 hertz. Data reported below 80 hertz is for reference only. 2) Transmission loss coefficient differences less than 6 indicate the lower limit of the transmission loss for this specimen. These cells are highlighted red. 3) Transmission loss coefficient differences between 6 and 15 indicate there has been a filler wall correction applied. These cells are highlighted green. 4) Receive Room levels less than 5dB above the Background levels are highlighted in yellow. Architectural Testing, Inc. is accredited by the International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) under the specific test methods listed under lab code TL-144, in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The laboratory s accreditation or test report in no way constitutes or implies product certification, approval, or endorsement by IAS. This test report applies only to the specimen that was tested. ATI Revised 04/21/10

11 Sound Transmission Loss (db) ATI No. B Date 09/01/11 Client MGM Industries Specimen Series/Model: 6010, single hung window with 3/4" IG (1/8" annealed, 1/2" air space, 1/8" annealed) Specimen Area 1.67 Square Meters Filler Area Square Meters Operator Brandon C. Ward Sound Transmission Loss Sound Transmission Loss STC Contour Frequency (Hz) Architectural Testing, Inc. is accredited bythe International Accreditation Service, Inc. (IAS) under the specific test methods listed under lab code TL-144, in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2005. The laboratory s accreditation or test report in no way constitutes or implies product certification, approval, or endorsement by IAS. This test report applies only to the specimen that was tested. ATI Revised 04/21/10

12 Appendix C Photograph Sample Installed in Test Chamber