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SoundDown Legato Acoustic Flooring System
Description

The SoundDown Legato acoustic flooring system reduces noise reflection and sound transmission as well as absorbing sound. It is designed for projects where services, such as electrical, data cables, plumbing, and ventilation need to run inside the floor cavity.

The pre-assembled, castellated air battens (PAB) are loose-laid over the flooring substructure to create a service cavity of 42 – 140mm in height. Insulation is then installed between the battens, followed by the fixing of a layer of OSB, Magendure or fibre cement. This layer secures the system and its positioning.

The floor is then ready for the final floor covering to be laid.

SoundDown supplies supplementary solutions to facilitate the installation of a level entry shower as well as specifically design FireStop battens to simplify the installation of a fire door where a SoundDown Acoustic flooring system is being installed.

Key Features
  • Simple to install
  • Supply only or supply/install options
  • Accommodates floor laid services in cavity
  • Customisable height
  • Tested acoustic assemblies (STC 66dB, IIC 60dB)
  • Supplementary solutions 
  • Supporting documentation to enable simple specification and installation, and to manage council requirements
Recycled Content (Pre-Consumer)
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
Scope of Use
  • An interior acoustic flooring system, specifically intended for use where services (electrical, data, plumbing, ventilation) laid within the floor space.
  • Intended for installation in conjunction with a substrate that complies with the building code (new build) or where the substrate is suitable for the intended building work (retrofit). Substrates include: CLT, PLT, timber and steel framing, concrete (precast or in‑situ), cassette floor systems .
  • Depending on assembly can satisfy NZBC Clause G6 (Airborne and Impact Sound) in intertenancy/mid‑floor situations.
  • Able to be used in all situations up to a point load of 5kPa.
  • Level-entry showers and wet areas can be installed in conjunction with Endurabase Flex System.
  • Fire-stopping battens simplify the installation of fire doors
  • Can be used in conjunction with specified suspended ceiling systems.
Limitations on Use
  • Must be specified, installed and maintained  in accordance with all applicable technical information 
  • Insulation minimum thickness of 50 mm and density of 14.7 kg/m³ must be maintained 
  • Only specified flooring toppings are permitted—OSB/3, Magnedure, or fibre cement; substitutions are not allowed 
  • Installation must be carried out or supervised by an LBP. 
  • Acoustic performance depends on the assembly — refer to SoundDown for tested assemblies.
  • Where G6 compliance is required and the assembly is not part of SoundDown’s tested assemblies then on-site testing or expert opinion is required. 

 

 

Statement of Building Code Compliance

The SoundDown Legatto Acoustic Flooring System, if designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with SoundDown's technical documentation, may comply with or contribute to compliance with the following performance provisions of the New Zealand Building Code:

  • Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, b), B1.3.4
  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (a)  B2.3.2(a)
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1
  • Clause G6 AIRBORNE AND IMPACT SOUND: Performance G6.3.1, G6.3.2
In-Service History
  • Developed and installed in New Zealand since 2023
Other Performance Attributes
  • Sustainability: Uses NZ-sourced LVL timber, recycled rubber isolation, and insulation with recycled content
  • Warranty: 15 year manufacturer warranty on SoundDown acoustic battens; other materials per supplier warranty 
Documents
BPIR Product Statement: PAB Battens for Tranquillo & Legato Systems

V2.0 November 2024

Design Guide: Legato

V2.0 April 2025

Specification: Legato

V2.0 April 2025

Endurabase/Legato Layout & Fixing

v.2

Installation Guide: Legato & Tranquillo

V1.0 April 2025

SoundDown Technical Resources
Installation Details
Acoustic Batten Fixing Details — Door Transitions & Firestop: Legato & Tranquillo

V1.0

Acoustic Batten Layout & Fixing Details: Legato

V2.0

Endurabase Layout & Fixing Details: Legato

v2.0

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