SonaSpray K-13

Spray-on Acoustic Decorative Finish

Spray applied seamless one coat acoustic decorative finish
Easily applied to flat or curved surfaces
Reverberation noise reduction
Rain noise reduction
Thermal noise reduction insulation and condensation control
SonaSpray range has finishes from textured to plaster smooth
Typically provides all these features at lower installed prices than fixed panel systems

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation is spray applied directly to most substrates: concrete, plasterboard, GRP, steel, glass, expanded polystyrene. Domes, vaults, profiled, corrugated, flat; in fact any shaped substrate can be sprayed with SonaSpray K-13.

Available in a range of standard colours from stock, K-13 noise reduction insulation can also be specially manufactured to the client’s colour requirement (minimum quantity applies).

Winter Gardens Pavilion, Weston-Super Mare. Photo credit to Mitch Duncan Photography.

Future reconstruction of buildings may require removal of SonaSpray. It can be recycled or disposed of as a non-special waste and your local authority waste disposal will be able to give advice on recycling.

Carbon Neutral
Low Embodied Energy
Good for the Environment
Recyclable
Safe, Recycled, Natural Cellulose Fibre

Noise Reduction Insulation

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation is a total system with in-built treatment for fire and mould resistance and has colouring throughout the full thickness of the coating.
Manufacture is accredited ISO 9001: 2000 Certification.

For more information or to Request a brochure on SonaSpray K-13, call us on 01474 854902 or use our Enquiry Form

Installations

Technical Specification

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SonaSpray K-13 Installations

Oscar Acoustics’ SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation in black was specified by Hoare Lea Acoustics for this attraction at the world renowned film studio near Watford.

35,000m2 of this noise reduction insulation was applied directly to the metal profile deck to control reverberation within the studios, but also for rain noise reduction, reducing it to optimal recording levels. Oscar Acoustics were asked to provide 20 sample pieces of K-13 sprayed onto metal deck. These were then taken away to an independent testing facility. Following the results, a depth of 16mm was specified. Applying SonaSpray K-13 in black meant that the soffit did not need decorating following the application and could also help to control light within the studios.

At the height of the project, two in-house fully trained Oscar's teams were applying around 4,500m2 per week helping main contractor Bower & Kirkland meet important deadlines. The new facility was opened on time and is attracting millions of visitors from all over the world each year.

When the film company finally decide to close this major family visitor attraction, the plan is for the buildings to be used as part of their film recording facility. With the SonaSpray K-13 sound absorbing material already in place for the visitor attraction customers to enjoy, the buildings will require few changes to make them filming ready.

Investec

International Specialist Banking and Asset Management Group offices in the City of London received an office refurbishment in 2018. The refurbishment and fit out experts - We Are BW - were considering how to preserve the existing rib deck ceilings with beams throughout whilst solving the current office acoustics problems.

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation in mid-grey was applied by Oscars Acoustics trained expert staff, directly onto the directly onto rib deck and beams. This transformed it both visually and acoustically to create a perfect ambience for a busy work place. As SonaSprays seamless finish follows and accentuates the lines of the existing surfaces, the building was able to retain it’s ceiling height and it's original character. This is something that cannot be achieved if installing suspended acoustics ceilings.

Oscar Acoustics presented a full range of finishes from plaster smooth to textured along with independent acoustic test data which was then submitted to the acoustic installation project consultant for the purpose of acoustic calculations.

The Enterprise Centre - University of Anglia

Dubbed by the press as the UK's greenest buidling, The Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia was designed and delivered by Architype and Morgan Sindall Construction to achieve the Passivhaus standard and a BREEAM outstanding rating. SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation acoustic spray applied in light grey and white throughout the project contributed to this perfectly.

Byron Burger, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation in black, spray applied in the Byron Restaurant, Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester to the soffit in order to control reverberation and refurbish the old ceiling.

With tiled walls and floors, the noise levels during peak restaurant times would have been extreme making it an uncomfortable place for diners to spend their time. Once SonaSpray K-13 acoustic spray was applied to the ceiling it created a comfortable and relaxed environment for dining and socialising with great restaurant acoustics.

Research shows that customers are more likely to return again and again to acoustically treated restaurants and the staff are no longer subjected to dangerously high noise levels in the work place.

Happy staff, happy customers!

Credit to photographer Andrew Urwin

Royal Observatory, Greenwich

Home of time itself. The Royal Observatory is one of the most important historic scientific sites in the world. Founded by Charles II in 1675 it is known throughout the world as being the official starting point for each new day, year and millennium.

The Royal Observatory underwent a major £15 million redevelopment which includes new galleries, an education centre and a state of the art planetarium; within this facility the acoustic ambience is fundamental to the success of the venue.

Finding an acoustic product that would take the shape of the dome, appear as black as night and therefore invisible to the audience, would normally have been an ordeal; the problem was solved with through coloured, black SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation from Oscar Acoustic’s range of acoustic decorative finishes.

Arup Acoustics, the projects acoustic consultants, carried out an extensive acoustic analysis of the new Planetarium. SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation was then specified at 50mm for the curved concrete walls and 75mm thick for the discoid ceiling, the spray was installed in a single visit of 4 days, spraying to the required thickness in one coat.

Other planetariums using SonaSpray noise reduction insulation:
National Space Centre Planetarium, Leicester.
Bristol Planetarium

SonaSpray K-13 Technical Specification

Technical Information

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Acoustic DATA:

SonaSpray K-13 can be tailored to meet your specific project acoustic needs. There is a choice of finish and you can select texture, colour and acoustic performance. SonaSpray K-13 can be applied at variable thickness and variable areas to provide a designed acoustic ambience. It is spray applied to the full thickness in one application.

For the ultimate acoustic combination in sports halls, use SonaSpray K-13 on standard plain non-perforated deck with the new Oscar Evo-Panel at low level. The Oscar Evo-Panel is the first acoustic panel designed specifically for use at low level in high impact areas. Positioning these at low level prevent sound flutter off lower walls meaning you require 35% less Evo-Panels than standard acoustic panels at high level. Sport England compliant.

"Changing spec from standard acoustic panels at high level and replacing perforated metal deck in our sports hall with plain galvinised metal deck treated with SonaSpray K-13 has saved us a fortune & time in the programme. Everyone has commented on how quiet the sports hall is now".

A large well known Main Contractor

SonaSpray K-13 standard absorption coefficients

Thickness in mm	125Hz	250Hz	500Hz	1000Hz	2000Hz	4000Hz	NRC
16mm	0.14	0.43	0.93	0.95	1.05	1.14	0.85
25mm	0.16	0.54	0.95	0.98	1.05	1.06	0.90
38mm	0.20	0.66	1.09	1.04	1.05	1.06	0.95
50mm	0.27	0.75	1.01	1.01	1.06	1.08	1.00
57mm	0.31	0.89	1.02	1.02	1.01	1.02	1.00
70mm	0.37	1.10	1.15	1.11	1.09	1.13	1.00
76mm	0.49	1.04	1.07	1.07	1.05	1.09	1.00

Test DATA certified by TNO Technical University Delft NL. Tests were on a solid backing. A panel backing with air space behind the panel will change absorption; normally there is improved absorption at low frequency.

Ideal for rain noise reduction

Environmental:

SonaSpray K-13 achieves M1 certification for Building Material emissions. This is the best possible classification. Click here for certificate.

Thermal DATA:

SonaSpray insulates by creating dead air spaces macroscopically between and within the hollow cellulose fibres. Testing on actual buildings demonstrates that sprayed insulation outperforms fibreglass batts that are mechanically retained. 100mm thick U = 0.32 W/m2K

Mass:

Dry Weight of SonaSpray K-13 per 10mm thickness = 0.72 kg/m2

Wet Weight of SonaSpray K-13 per 10mm thickness = 1.37 kg/m2

Dry Weight of SonaSpray K-13 per 20mm thickness = 1.44 kg/m2

Wet Weight of SonaSpray K-13 per 20mm thickness = 2.74 kg/m2

Bonding to Substrate:

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation can be applied to virtually any substrate; some surfaces may need priming to control suction. Old surfaces may need a barrier coating to prevent staining from leaching out contaminants whilst the surface is wet. Fully cured SonaSpray K-13 will improve strength.

Condensation Control:

For areas such as indoor pools and ice arenas, SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation aids in condensation control. The proper combination of SonaSpray K-13 and ventilation prevents condensation on metal, concrete and other surfaces. SonaSpray K-13 actually reduces ventilation requirements, saving in both the ventilation equipment cost and operating costs.

RH Control:

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation is a natural humidity moderator. At times of increasing humidity SonaSpray K-13 will absorb large amounts of water vapour. When the humidity drops SonaSpray K-13 will exhale water vapour and maintain a balance. This characteristic promotes a healthy atmosphere.

Durability:

The adhesive used with SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation provides a strong, durable and resilient bond. When fully cured, surface strength of old plaster will typically improve.

Recessed Items:

Recessed services e.g. spot lighting will require a halo spacer to match the material depth. Oscar Acoustics manufacture and install stainless steel halo spacers to the same size as the hole cut out. Stop beads may be required around openings which again we can supply and install. Specially designed access hatches are also available through Profab, enabling the SonaSpray to continue across the hatch door. Problems can arrise from using other hatches. These items are at extra cost and are to be purchsed direct from Profab. Please contact Oscar Acoustics for details and item code. Surface mounted fittings e.g. hanging/pendant lights will require pattresses to match the material depth. Please contact Oscar Acoustics for further advice.

Where to use:

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation can be quickly and effectively applied to any prepared surface and construction configuration. This allows minimum working down time in existing structures with abilities to meet critical deadlines in new construction. SonaSpray K-13 has a coarse surface texture and is suited to large buildings with longer viewing distances; or use close up where a strong texture is required. Other SonaSpray products offer a finer surface texture. SonaSpray K-13 is also ideal in some cases for rain noise reduction within the building.

Fire Performance Ratings:

UK Fire test by Warrington Fire Research:
Class 1 to BS476 Part 7
Class 0 to BS476 Part 6

USA – Factory Mutual Standards research corp. approvals: category I, II, III, IV and V:

Category_I	As an interior finish material of low fire hazard [class I building material] over non-combustible surfaces not requiring automatic sprinkler protection in and of itself.
Category_II	As a protective coating to delay the ignition and reduce the surface burn rate of combustible wood and cellulosic fibre building material.
Category_III	As a protective coating to delay the ignition and reduce the surface burn rate of low melting point, combustible cellular plastic building materials and to protect their dimensional stability for a brief period.
Category_IV	As a protective coating for building structural steel, to supplement automatic sprinkles protection in preventing structural failure temperatures of the steel in high fire hazard occupancies.
Category_V	As a protective coating to the underside of a Class II insulated steel roof deck construction, to sufficiently lower the rate of fuel contribution from the Class II deck components to qualify the construction as Class I so allowing automatic sprinkler protection to be omitted under Factory Mutuals Standards.

Maintenance:

SonaSpray K-13 noise reduction insulation can be over-painted or applied with additional coats of SonaSpray. Small areas of damage can be repaired by hand.

If SonaSpray K-13 is disturbed or damaged so that fibre is released into the atmosphere, the resulting contamination is harmless. Maintenance work can be undertaken while the building is occupied. Please refer to COSHH data for detailed product analysis.