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Is it a requirement that STC metal frames be filled with grout or a sound retarding material?

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Is it a requirement that STC metal frames be filled with grout or a sound retarding material?

Most manufacturers conduct acoustic tests with grout filled frames to optimize the lab performance. Acoustic performance will be reduced on frames over STC 40 when grout or sound retarding material is eliminated.

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