When designing or building a wall partition, it’s critical to understand what benefits you’ll get out of the wall assembly, and the associated costs and complications that come with more complex assemblies. The first step is to determine target STCs – how much sound do you need your wall to block? This is often dependent on […]
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Sep
Sep
Architects, developers and builders work in tandem to create ideal living and working environments and to do so, sound mitigation options need to be taken into consideration. STC and IIC requirements on a project are common. The best part is that there are cost-effective ways to achieve or exceed the requirements, many of which don […]
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Jun
Jun
Similar to wall soundproofing the sound traveling through floors is dependent on structure-borne and airborne noise. These two transmission mechanisms should be addressed in tandem to ensure that the maximum amount of noise transfer is attenuated. Unlike walls, flooring is often-times a major contributor for structure-borne noise, due to the constant footfall or impact imparted […]
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May
May
Soundproofing interior walls is a common theme when looking to isolate noisy areas from those requiring more concentration or complete silence. While no wall assembly will ever be completely “soundproof”, you can attain very high levels of sound-blocking, measured in values of STC (Sound Transmission Classification). Many condo associations and building codes require a minimum […]
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May
May
Wall Blokker Data SheetWall Blokker Specs
Commercial Acoustics Wall Blokker is an engineered barrier for sound reduction. Wall Blokker is a 1 lb/sf EVA-based mass loaded sound membrane, which is flexible and designed for commercial, industrial and residential applications. It is used behind a finished wall to reduce noise transfer across a wide array of frequencies, improving the STC of the partition. Wall Blokker Sound Membrane has a stand-alone STC-rating of 26, and can improve partition STCs to 50-70+.
Unlike traditional Mass Loaded Vinyl, Wall Blokker was developed in the automotive industry to provide superior soundproofing performance with long life-cycles and without off-gassing and other degrading processes. At 1/8″ thick, a single layer can provide equivalent soundproofing to multiple layers of drywall, often at a fraction of the price and schedule.
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May
May
STC Calculator Use the STC Calculator to find the STC Rating of your wall by filling out the form below. Use our resources below to find more cost-effective ways to improve your STC Rating, or use the STC Calculator to determine alternate wall designs. STC Resources STC Rated Wall Assemblies Common Wall STCs by Construction […]
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Mar
Mar
We have dedicated years of our acoustical consulting careers to helping clients and end customers find the perfect acoustic solutions to their problems. One of the main issues that often arises is the need to clarify exactly what the best case scenario is for the customer. Simply wanting to “get it fixed” can quickly lead […]
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Dec
Dec
Soundproofing Hotels is not a simple or straight-forward process. There are dozens of Brand Standards with target STCs from 50-65, and wall types vary depending on room use and location – some of which are not even decided during the Design & Development process. While there are rules of thumb for electrical closet isolation, HVAC […]