SECTION 09 72 19 – Felt Wall Covering  
PART 1 - 	GENERAL
1.1	RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.	Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2	SUMMARY
A.	Section Includes:
1.	Polyester felt fiber ceiling components.

B.	Related Sections:
1.	Sections 05 40 00 – Cold-Formed Metal Framing
1.	Section 09 84 33 - Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 
2.	Sections 09 50 00 – Acoustical Ceilings
3.	Sections 09 90 00 – Paintings and Coatings
4.	Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
5.	Division 26 – Electrical
C.	Alternatives
1.	Prior Approval: Unless otherwise provided for in the Contract documents, proposed product substitutions may be submitted no later than TEN (10) working days prior to the date established for receipt of bids.  Acceptability of a proposed substitution is contingent upon the Architect's review of the proposal for acceptability and approved products will be set forth by the Addenda.  If included in a Bid are substitute products that have not been approved by Addenda, the specified products shall be provided without additional compensation.
2.	Submittals that do not provide adequate data for the product evaluation will not be considered.  The proposed substitution must meet all requirements of this section, including but not necessarily limited to, the following: Single source materials suppliers (if specified in Section 1.5); Underwriters' Laboratories Classified Acoustical performance; Component design, size, composition, color, and finish; Suspension system component profiles and sizes; Compliance with the referenced standards.
1.3	REFERENCES
A.	American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1.	E 84 – "Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials"
2.	C 423 – "Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by Reverberation Room Method"
3.	E 1264 – "Classification for Acoustical Ceiling Products"
4.	System Description:
a.	Full and partial wall Configurations
1.4	SUBMITTALS
A.	Product Data: Manufacturer's published literature, including specifications.
B.	Product Certification: Manufacturer's certifications that products comply with specified requirements and governing codes including product data, laboratory test reports and research reports showing compliance with specified standards.
C.	Shop Drawings: Layout and details of acoustical ceilings show locations of items that are to be coordinated with or supported by the ceilings.
D.	Samples for Verification: Full-size units (or as specified below) of each type of ceiling assembly indicated; in sets for each color, texture, and pattern specified, showing the full range of variations expected in these characteristics. Submit samples for each type specified.
1.	6" long felt panel.

1.5	INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
Retain "Coordination Drawings" Paragraph below for situations where limited space necessitates maximum utilization for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials by separate installers. Coordinate paragraph with other Sections specifying products listed below. Preparation of coordination drawings requires the participation of each trade involved in installations within the limited space.
A.	Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:
1.	Lighting fixtures.
2.	Air outlets and inlets.
3.	Speakers.
4.	Sprinklers.
Retain "Field quality-control reports" Paragraph below if Contractor is responsible for field quality-control testing and inspecting.
B.	Field quality-control reports.
1.6	INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
Retain "Coordination Drawings" Paragraph below for situations where limited space necessitates maximum utilization for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials by separate installers. Coordinate paragraph with other Sections specifying products listed below. Preparation of coordination drawings requires the participation of each trade involved in installations within the limited space.
A.	Coordination Drawings: Reflected ceiling plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:
1.	Lighting fixtures.
2.	Air outlets and inlets.
3.	Speakers.
4.	Sprinklers.
Retain "Field quality-control reports" Paragraph below if Contractor is responsible for field quality-control testing and inspecting.
B.	Field quality-control reports.
1.1	INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
Retain the following embodied carbon submittal paragraph for all projects.
A.	Embodied Carbon Submittals:
1.	Completed Environmental Product Declaration Reporting Form for each principal product type in this Section.
2.	For products with completed Environmental Product Declaration Reporting Forms claiming availability of an applicable EPD, provide the Product-Specific or Industry-Wide Type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in compliance with ISO 14025. 
3.	The Contractor is advised that the submission of the embodied carbon EPD materials to the USGBC is not required.
1.7	QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.	Manufacturer/Installer Qualifications:
1.	Provide felt ceiling and wall system components produced by a single manufacturer with experience in actual production of specified products and with resources to provide consistent quality in appearance and physical properties, without delaying the work.
2.	Provide attachment system components produced by a single manufacturer to provide compatible components for a complete felt ceiling and wall system installation. 
3.	Perform installations using a firm with installers having no less than 3 years of successful experience on projects of similar size and requirements.
B.	Regulatory Requirements:
1.	Fire Rating Performance Characteristics: Install system to provide a flame spread of 0 - 25, complying with certified testing to ASTM E 84.
2.	Structural Criteria: Install and certify system to comply with structural and wind load requirements of governing codes. 
3.	Installation Standard for Suspension System: Comply with ASTM C 636.
C.	Mockups: Build mockups to verify selections made under Sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects, and to set quality standards for materials and execution.
Indicate portion of ceiling represented by mockup on Drawings or draw mockup as separate element.
1.	Build mockup of typical ceiling area as shown on Drawings.
Retain subparagraph below if the intention is to make an exception to the default requirement in Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for demolishing and removing mockups.
2.	Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of Substantial Completion.
D.	Pre-installation Conference: Conduct a conference, prior to start of installation, to review system requirements, shop drawings, and all coordination needs.
1.8	DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.	Deliver system components in manufacturer's original unopened packages, clearly labeled.
B.	Store components in fully enclosed dry space. Carefully place on skids, to prevent damage from moisture and other construction activities.
C.	Handle components to prevent damage to surfaces and edges, and to prevent distortion and other physical damage.
1.9	PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.	Begin system installations only after spaces are enclosed and weather-tight, and after all wet work and overhead work have been completed.
B.	Prior to starting installations, allow materials to reach ambient room temperature and humidity intended to be maintained for occupancy.
1.10	WARRANTY
A.	Provide specified manufacturer's warranty against defects in workmanship, discoloration, or other defect considered undesirable by the Architect or Employer.
B.	This warranty shall remain in effect for a minimum period of one (1) year from date of initial acceptance.
1.11	MAINTENANCE & EXTRA MATERIALS
A.	Maintenance Instructions: Provide manufacturer's standard maintenance and cleaning instructions for finishes provided.
B.	Extra Materials: Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed, are packaged with protective covering for storage, and are identified with labels describing contents. Only typical system components are included with attic stock.
1.	Acoustical Felt Wall Panels: Full-size units equal to two percent (2%) of amount installed.
2.	Ceiling attachment systems equal to two percent (2%) of amount installed.
1.12	LEED 
A.	Maxxit Metal Ceilings qualify for the following credits:
1.		Category - Material & Resources
a.	MR Credit 2.1, 2.2 - Construction Waste Management Divert 50% or 75% from disposal
b.	MR Credit 4.1, 4.2 - Recycled Content
c.	MR Credit 5.1, 5.2 - Regional Materials (dependent on location)
2.	LEED NC - 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally    
3.	LEED CI - 20% Manufactured Regionally 
a.	 Category - Indoor Environmental Quality
1)	EQ Credit 4.1 to 4.6 - Low-Emitting Materials
b.	Category - Innovation and Design Process
1)	ID Credit - Acoustic Performance
PART 2 - 	PRODUCTS
2.1	MANUFACTURER
A.	Silentia Quiet Wall™ is manufactured by Maxxit Ceilings & Walls: 
1000 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 4V8, Canada. Phone 905-206-9349.
B.	Substitutions not permitted.
2.2	SYSTEM MATERIALS
A.	Silentia Quiet Wall™ PET Felt panels.  Material thickness per manufacturer's recommendations.
B.	Panels  – PET Felt board
C.	Dimensions  
1.	Standard:
a.	3/8” thick 
b.	Up to 48” wide 
c.	Up to 96’ long
2.	Custom: 
a.	½”, ¾”, 1”, 2” 
b.	Up to 48” wide
c.	Up to 120” long

3.	Felt walls can be custom surface grooved, printed, layered and perforated 
D.	Felt Wall Covering 
1.	Wall Type – Silentia Quiet Wall 
2.	Color: ‘Standard’, ‘Color Matched’ 
3.	Size: Width, Depth, Length
4.	Perforation Option: Standard, Custom 
5.	Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): 
6.	Flame Spread:  ASTM E 1264; Class A (HPVA). 
7.	Recycle Content: Post-Consumer -  Pre-Consumer – 
8.	Acceptable Product: Silentia Quiet Wall™ manufactured by Maxxit 
E.	Fastening : 
1.	Felt wall panels are attached with construction adhesive

F.	Perforations available: 
1.	Non-Perforated
2.	Custom Perforation Patterns:
G.	Baffle & Beam Finish: 
1.	Solid color felt 
2.	Printed decorative ‘woodgrain’ 
2.3	ACCESSORY MATERIALS

PART 3 - 	EXECUTION
3.1	EXAMINATION
A.	Examine substrate and spaces in which work is to be performed.
B.	Do not begin installation until:
1.	Space has been enclosed and is weather-tight.
2.	Wet work has been completed and is dry.
3.	Painting is completed and wall base and floor covering is installed.
4.	Adjacent work of other trades such as woodwork, ceilings, wall coverings, reveals, and other contiguous work has been completed.
C.	Drywall surfaces shall be taped, bedded, sanded, and primed.  Penetrations shall be sealed against air and moisture leakage through wall.
D.	Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.  Beginning of installation indicates acceptance of existing substrate conditions.
3.2	INSTALLATION
A.	Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.3	PREPARATION
A.	Survey substrate for wall attachment to assure squareness and proper elevation for wall panel 
3.4	INSTALLATION
A.	General: Install felt wall, per manufacturers shop drawings provided, per manufacturer's written instructions and to comply with publications referenced below.
A.	Install felt fabric acoustical wall covering in strict accordance with manufacturer instruction and recommendations.
1.	Inspect for surface irregularities and plan the cutting and piece selection to ensure that the “best side” will be visible. PET felt has minor visible changes from lot to lot. 
2.	Allow felt to acclimate to the installation environment. After the shipping crates have been opened, the felt should be laid out individually on the floor for at least 48 hours. Variations in temperature and humidity may affect the size.  
3.	Prepare the substrate to provide a smooth and even surface Level 5. Finish surface and prime.
4.	Trim the felt as needed to provide plumb and straight edges.
5.	Using a foam roller, coat the substrate with suitable adhesive. Allow to cure per the adhesive manufacturer’s application instructions.
6.	Apply the felt to the surface and use a weighted roller to smooth the surface, working from one end to remove any air bubbles. Rolling the entire surface also ensures maximum bond of the adhesive.
B.	Adjust components to provide uniform tolerances.
C.	Replace all wall components that are scratched, dented or otherwise damaged.
D.	Clean exposed surfaces with non-solvent, non-abrasive commercial type cleaner.
3.5	CLEANING
B.	Clean exposed surfaces of felt fabric acoustical wall covering.
C.	Remove surplus materials, rubbish and debris, leaving area in a neat and clean condition.
D.	Cover felt fabric acoustical wall covering installation with new, clean vinyl sheeting.

END OF SECTION 09 72 19