Stc Rated Doors And Frames

The stc rating is calculated in accordance with astm e413 it s a single number rating for interior building partitions that are subjected to mid to high frequency noises.

Stc rated doors and frames. Additionally cam lift hinges and an aluminum threshold are included with high stc rated assemblies. Soundproof steel doors are available 1 3 4 thick from stc 33 to stc 53. Founded in 1846 by mesker brothers in st. The maximum rating would be 40 for the b series steel stiffened door when used with the approved gasket.

In some cases the rating applies only to the door panel as it has been tested without the door frame assembly. A critical factor to understand when specifying acoustic doors and frames is the sound transmission class or stc rating. Louis mesker manufactured storefront facades out of sheet metal and eventually engineers developed the world s first hollow. Steelcraft have tested different types of doors and frame assemblies using zero international gasket seals for the various stc ratings.

A door that has been sound rated usually means the door panel jambs frames and seals have been tested in a lab for sound transmission loss tl and earned an stc rating. There are quite a few complicated steps in the installation process that are critical to the performance of the door. Tests are in accordance to astm e90 and astm e413. Heavy duty sound transmission control steel door and frame systems.

Stiles steel doors windows and storefront systems have been recognized as the benchmark for design versatility and high performance for over 30 years. Take control of your environment and reduce unwanted noise with acoustical stc rated doors and frames. Soundproof doors are available at greater thicknesses from stc 54 to stc 64. Soundproof steel doors are available with acoustic glazing that is factory pre installed.

Our designs also interface with the locks and accessory hardware you have chosen for your project. Mesker door has been a distinguished leader in the commercial hardware industry for over 150 years providing years of expertise and quality for every door and frame produced. We manufacture built to order commercial hollow metal doors and frames in steel galvanized steel stainless steel bronze brass and other alloys many with specific functions such as sound. Stc rated doors should always be installed by a professional.

Acoustical performance of building products components and systems is an important consideration for engineers specifiers and building owners. Assemblies have been designed to accept readily available heavy weight builders hardware.