Hacker Industries, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Floor Underlayments?

Floor Underlayments are comprised of several categories of products that are installed over a structurally sound subfloor (L/360). These categories include Gypsum Concrete, Lightweight Concrete and panel products.

Floor Underlayments are necessary for many reasons in many different types of construction:

• Floor Underlayments act as an integral part of the floor ceiling assembly for fire and sound ratings.
• Floor Underlayments satisfy building codes.
• Floor Underlayments provide a smooth, rock-solid floor surface for the installation of finished floor coverings.

 

What are the benefits of Gypsum Concrete Floor Underlayments?

• Gypsum concrete floor underlayments provide a flat, crack-resistant monolithic surface that is ideal for finished floor goods.
• Gypsum concrete floor underlayments provide additional sound isolation from unit to unit.
• Centralized national distribution enables quality control standards to be applied in all markets.
• Speed of gypsum concrete floor underlayment installation and rapid set time enables other trades to proceed the next day.
• Feather-edge to 3.5 inch applications enable renovations to existing, uneven subfloors.
• Gypsum concrete floor underlayments eliminate nail pops or squeaks associated with plywood subfloors.
• Gypsum concrete floor underlayments have National code approvals; UL listings.
• Gypsum concrete floor underlayments add mass to subfloor that dampens vibration for firm feeling underfoot.
• All Hacker floor underlayments meet ASTM F2419.
• Gypsum concrete floor underlayments are listed in the Tile Council of America Handbook.
• Licensed gypsum concrete floor underlayment Applicators.

 

Why Specify Hacker Industries as your Floor Underlayment Supplier?

Hacker Industries, Inc. has demonstrated a commitment to being the leading floor underlayment supplier.

• The principals of Hacker Industries, Inc. possess 35 years of floor underlayment experience, 19 years as a gypsum concrete floor underlayment supplier.
• Hacker Industries, Inc. has a reputation for honesty, integrity, fairness and concern.
• Family owned and operated since 1983.
• Hacker Industries, Inc. is the leader in providing a family of products offering innovative floor underlayment solutions to the design professional, builder and end-user.
• Hacker Industries, Inc.'s well-trained, dedicated staff answers incoming phone calls personally, directing questions and inquiries to the proper department for a timely, accurate response.
• Hacker Industries, Inc. employs the most stringent quality control policies.
• Floor underlayment product support is provided through Hacker Industries, Inc. and independent expert resources thereby ensuring the best result for your clients.
• Hacker Industries, Inc. is dedicated to the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Hacker Industries, Inc. supplies the building community through a national network of over 80 expertly trained Licensed Floor Underlayment Applicators ready to bid any job.

 

Specify Hacker Industries as your floor underlayment product supplier because they are versatile, high-strength products that meet the most demanding project specifications

• Over a billion square feet of successful Floor Underlayment applications from Maine to South Korea.
• Meet ASTM F2419, Standard Practice for the Installation of Thick Poured Gypsum Concrete and the Preparation of the Surface to Receive Resilient Floors.
• Versatile application techniques make Hacker Floor Underlayment products effective in new construction, renovation and repair projects.
• Hacker Floor Underlayment products are ideal for commercial, multi-family and single-family residential applications.
• Endless Floor Underlayment application possibilities. From baseball stadiums, high-rise buildings, showboats and historic structures, to sprawling multi-family housing complexes, any Hacker Floor Underlayment meets or exceeds challenging product specifications.
• Hacker Floor Underlayment products are an integral part of 86 UL-rated floor/ceiling assemblies with one to four hour fire ratings.
• FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concretes Floor Underlayment and GYP-SPAN Radiant Floor Underlayment rank number one in customer satisfaction among gypsum concrete suppliers.
• Rapid installation. Up to 25,000 square feet of floor underlayment can be installed in a single day for ease and efficiency in scheduling other trades.
• Hacker Floor Underlayment products set without shrinking or cracking for optimum energy efficiency and sound control.
• Hacker Floor Underlayment products are manufactured in geographically diverse locations for cost-efficiency and ease in product delivery, while ensuring a secondary product supply source in the event of a plant emergency.
• To satisfy necessary code requirements for fire resistance, it is essential to specify a Hacker Floor Underlayment to attain a minimum one-hour fire rating. Hacker Floor Underlayment products also have approvals from ICC-ES and HUD.
• Hacker Floor Underlayment products provide excellent STC and IIC sound ratings for building code requirements.
• Sound ratings are further enhanced when used in conjunction with Hacker Sound Mat II to provide a premium standard of living.
• Hacker products are installed only by expertly trained Licensed Floor Underlayment Applicators who adhere to strict quality control procedures and share Hacker Industries, Inc.'s commitment to excellence.