Dry Screed Floor Panels Dry screed floor panels can be used in soundproofing and underfloor heating applications. Manufactured from gypsum fibre, the high density panels provide excellent soundproofing and floor heating properties on new and existing properties. Unlike wet screeds, the dry properties of screed panel solutions allows for floors to be constructed more quickly,
Read More...Kitchen Floor Soundproofing Kitchens floors in apartments or houses require soundproofing to comply with Part E Building Regulations. By reducing impact and airborne noise transmission the living conditions for occupants can also be optimised. Similar to Bathroom floors, kitchens are frequently exposed to moisture and have heavy furniture installed on them, highlighting the importance of
Read More...Living Room Soundproofing Living rooms need to be soundproofed to reduce external and internal sources of impact and airborne noise transmission including foot traffic, music and road noise. Soundproofing will also reduce the transmission of noise from the living room into others. A soundproofed living room will provide occupants with excellent living conditions and help
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Soundproofing Essentials Soundproofing a floor is simple, but there is more to it than simply laying an acoustic floor panel and hoping for the best. This approach may improve the acoustic performance of the floor but it won’t guarantee your project will pass Part E Building Regulations or provide the best living conditions for occupants.
Read More...Soundproofing a Bedroom The bedroom is one of the most important places to soundproof. It is where people sleep, play loud music, video games and more making it important to soundproof the room for the benefit of the occupant and people in surrounding rooms. Soundproofing a bedroom is also important to ensure a development meets
Read More...Soundproofing Joists In projects featuring timber or steel floors it is important to soundproof in-between the joists. When installed as a part of a complete acoustic floor system, the soundproofing material contributes to the overall acoustic performance of the floor and helps the development meet Part E Building Regulations. Soundproofing Existing Joists When working on
Read More...Sound and Vibration Resistance with Resilient Bars Resilient bars are typically fixed to the underside of joists in a timber or steel floor or to a timber and masonry block wall. When installed as part of a complete acoustic system they provide excellent soundproofing and vibration elimination properties. Resilient Bars or Floors Resilient bars are
Read More...Soundproofing a Bathroom Soundproofing a bathroom requires careful consideration for the high levels of water and moisture that are present in these environments. Selecting the wrong solution can result in damaged floors and significant repair costs to resolve. In addition to meeting Part E Building Regulations it is important to soundproof bathrooms to reduce the
Read More...Acoustic Battens An acoustic batten is a traditional soundproofing solution for timber and concrete floors. When correctly installed they assist in helping a development meet Part E Building Regulations. The battens consist of a sustainably sourced timber upper layer with a high performance resilient layer on the bottom. Soundproofing battens are traditionally available in two
Read More...Meeting Building Regulations Soundproofing is required on new build and refurbishment projects in order to meet Part E Building Regulations. A qualified acoustic engineer must be employed to complete impact and airborne tests that determine whether the regulations have been met. These tests capture specific impact and airborne noise values in order for a project
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