CONTACK is a thin and flexible underlayment for nailing solid hardwood flooring over concrete. Consisting of polyethylene foam into which steel-encased wood strips are inserted, CONTACK is an outstanding vapor barrier with excellent acoustic and thermal properties. CONTACK considerably reduces installation time and costs.

• Advantages
• Provides stronger bond of solid hardwood
• to concrete slabs
• At least 3/8" thinner than the competition
• Flexible, thin and light
• Affordably priced and inexpensive to install
• Fast and easy to install
• FIIC acoustic insulation rating higher than 60
• Resists moisture and mildew
• Good thermal coefficient
• Free of odors and toxic fumes
• Formaldehyde free
• Made of 100% recyclable materials
• Made in Canada
• Patent Pending

Member of the National Wood Flooring Association

CONTACK TECHNOLOGY

CONTACK is available at a competitive price.
Thin, light, fast and easy to install, it significantly reduces installation time as well as related labor costs.

CONTACK is an innovative solution that combines flexibility, lightweight design, and durability. This 5/8" thick underlayment comes in a 4’ x 20’ roll that is easy to transport and quick to install. Developed to ensure flooring stability, CONTACK features steel plates every 10" (12" C/C) that firmly secure the wood strips they contain to the solid hardwood floor by bending back the tips of nails driven into them.

With an FIIC rating higher than 60, CONTACK provides acoustic insulation well beyond the established standards, and its thermal coefficient makes it an outstanding insulating material. With a vapor barrier film that resists moisture, mildew, cold, and heat in any season, it provides tranquility and peace of mind while improving your energy efficiency.

CONTACK, is an environmentally friendly product consisting of 100% recyclable materials. It is odorless and free of formaldehyde and toxic fumes.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CONTACK is a one-of-a-kind solution noted for its innovative design. The 5/8" thick polyethylene foam underlayment features a vapor barrier film and 2" wide, 1/2" thick steel-encased wood strips at 10" (12" C/C) on center to which solid hardwood can be firmly nailed.

In addition to its outstanding acoustic properties and high thermal coefficient, CONTACK reduces subfloor space and gives your floors superior stability and increased rigidity. It is the thinnest and lightest underlayment on the market, and the easiest and fastest to install.

CONTACK is the best solution in the industry.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Behavior
Hardwood flooring installed over the CONTACK product reacted very well to changes in environmental conditions, according to tests conducted by Forintek Canada Corp.
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Acoustic Performance
Hardwood on 8" concrete slab: FIIC 60
According to standard ASTM E 989-89 and ASTM E 1007-97
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Technical Data
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Installation guide
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Easy installation

CONTACT

Sonolam inc.
1100, rue Bouvier
Suite 240
Québec (Québec)
G2K 1L9 CANADA

Telephone : 1 866 923-9607
Fax : 418-622-1858

For more information
info@contack.net

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