Wall soundproofing
The most common type of soundproofing work is wall soundproofing. To choose the right soundproofing system, you need to determine what noises bother you. There are two types of noise: structural or impulsive noise and airborne noise. It’s easy to shield yourself from airborne noise, so thin soundproofing systems can deal with such problems. Shocks and structural noise travel through the supporting structure and are much more difficult to eliminate. The challenge for systems dealing with impulsive sound is complete vibration isolation and independence from load-bearing walls.
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A low-profile or frameless acoustic system prevents airborne noise. It could be talking, screaming, or the sound of the TV. The thickness of the structure is 2-4 cm.
Framed wall soundproofing
A frame sound insulation system prevents airborne noise and impact noise. This includes not only conversations, screams and TV sounds, but also dogs barking, stomping feet, loud music, repairs, noise from elevators and nearby equipment. The thickness of the structure is 6-10 cm.
Ceiling soundproof
Unfortunately, thin ceilings and frameless ceilings used for soundproofing walls cannot be handled by ceiling soundproofing work. To properly soundproof the ceiling, only frame technology with an oscillating suspension is possible. The first reason why thin frameless ceiling constructions should not be used is the type of noise. Since 90% of all noise that enters through ceilings is impulsive, also called structural noise, the only things that can muffle this noise are those that do not have a strong connection to the supporting structure of the walls or ceiling, and that do not rely on vibrations. Only heavy structures.
The second reason why a competent ceiling soundproofing system in an apartment can only be installed on a vibration-independent frame is fasteners and safety. Since the main material for sound insulation requires a large amount of mass (the heavier the material, the poorer the sound transmission), soundproofing panels made of multi-layer cardboard and silica sand are most often used. These panels are multi-layered and have a very high weight (more than 17 kg per square meter). Such heavy material must be firmly fixed to the ceiling, for which it is fixed to the metal profile with special self-tapping screws every 15 cm along the entire perimeter of the panel. If you don’t use a frame and attach the panels directly to the ceiling with dowels, anchors, etc., there are too many drilled holes, which not only reduces the sound insulation in the room, but also transmits sound. It is attached to the entire structure via this fastener for a rigid connection with the bearing floor.
After it turns out that the soundproofing of the ceiling is framed and has a thickness of only 6-10 cm, it is necessary to choose the desired system and a specific composition of materials. First of all you need to decide what you will do with the ceiling finish. If you have a stretch ceiling after soundproofing, you can choose the “Economy” or “Standard” system. When finishing with drywall, it is recommended to choose the “Standard +” or “Premium” system.
Frame ceilingacoustic
A frame sound insulation system prevents airborne and impulsive noise. Talking, yelling, TV sounds, foot stamping, etc. The thickness of the structure is 6-10 cm.