Soundproofing, Soundproofing London, Wall & Floor Soundproofing London

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FLOORS	WALLS	CEILINGS

Silence is Golden

FLOORS

Certain floor coverings can enhance sounds i.e footfall sounds louder on wooden/laminate/tiled floors. Below you will find some of the key systems that we use to reduce these noise levels. Various alternative or combination systems are also available.

Underfloor Baton

Primary Insulation
Airborne To block airborne noise travelling up from room below.

Key Product Components
Acoustic membrane, soundplanc, acoustic wool (various densities available)

Space Impact
System fitted under floor, so no increase in floor height

Average Sound Reduction
23 dB - Airborne and - 4 dB Impact

Under Floor Hanger

Primary Insulation
Impact & airborne To prevent noise travelling down to room below To block airborne noise travelling up
from room below If you wish to retain your existing floor.

Key Product Components
Joists Hangers, soundplanc, acoustic wool, membrane (optional)

Space Impact
This system will raise your floor level by 0.6cm

Average Sound Reduction
18 dB - Airborne and - 19 dB Impact

Absorbalay

Primary Insulation
Impact To reduce impact sounds travelling down
to room below Can be fitted under your carpet or prior to laying a new wooden floor

Key Product Components
Absorbalay 9 or 15

Space Impact
This system will raise your floor level by 0.9cm or 1.5cm

Average Sound Reduction
7 dB - Airborne and - 29 dB Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

QCan I keep my existing floor?
AIn most cases, where you opt for an under floor system, you can keep your current floor/floor covering, provided it is not laminate, tiles or concrete

QWhat if my floorboards break?
AWe will take every care to ensure that your floorboards don’t break, however this can sometimes happen and unfortunately we cannot be held responsible. Certain floors cannot be replaced, i.e laminate flooring, tiled floors

QIf the floor is raised, will my doors still close?
AWhere necessary we will trim doors

QWhat if I have solid/engineered flooring?
AIn these instances we recommend you get a specialist company to remove/replace them. We can assist in this process.

QCan you refit my carpet?
AWe will refit any existing carpets, however you may need a professional carpet fitter in some instances

WALLS

When sounds are heard from a building next door, it frequently means that there is minimal or no insulation. Even if there is a double brick wall, the sound can still travel through settlement cracks, chimneys etc. Below you will find some of the key systems that we use to reduce these noise levels. Various alternative or combination systems are also available.

Independent Wall

Primary Insulation
Impact & Airborne In cases of extreme noise i.e slamming doors, shouting Breaks contact with offending wall

Key Product Components
Metal frame (U&C channels), acoustic wool, soundplanc, acoustic plasterboard, membrane (optional)

Space Impact
This system will increase your wall thickness by 8.5cm

Average Sound Reduction
15-16 dB

Soundstop Panels

Primary Insulation
Airborne Moderate noise i.e talking, tv

Key Product Components
Soundstop board, acoustic plasterboard, highly dens volcanic fibre

Space Impact
This system will increase your wall thickness by 5.2cm

Average Sound Reduction
18-19 dB

M20

Primary Insulation
Impact & Airborne Often used when conversations can be heard or when music is disturbing

Key Product Components
Highly dense rubber sheets, two layers of acoustic plasterboard

Space Impact
This system will increase your wall thickness by 4.5cm

Average Sound Reduction
23+ dB

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat happens to my electric sockets?
AIn most cases we can bring the electric sockets forward

QDo you remove trimmings?
AWe will remove and replace skirtings & picture rails, but do not replace coving

QIs my carpet going to be a problem?
AWhere necessary we will trim carpets

QWhat if I have alcoves and a chimney?
ATo achieve optimum results we recommend that you soundproof all, but in many cases a good noise level reduction is achieved when just soundproofing alcoves.

QCan you soundproof a wall if I have built-in cupboards?
AWe frequently soundproof the insides of built in cupboards. Needless to say that freestanding cupboards will be moved.

CEILINGS

Resilient Bar Ceiling

Primary Insulation
Airborne When you cannot afford to loose height in your ceiling i.e basement flats

Key Product Components
Acoustic wool (various densities available), resilient bars, soundplanc, acoustic plasterboard

Space Impact
This will depend on the thickness of your existing ceiling (which will be removed). In total this system requires 3.5cm

Average Sound Reduction
26 dB

Hanger Ceiling

Primary Insulation
Impact and airborne When footfall is a problem Can also be used when conversations or tv’s/stereo’s can be heard If you can afford to loose ceiling height

Key Product Components
C-type hangers, timber batons, acoustic wool, soundplanc, acoustic plasterboard, membrane (optional)

Space Impact
This system will lower your ceiling by at least 8.5cm

Average Sound Reduction
13-16 dB

Independent Ceiling

Primary Insulation
Impact and airborne For severe noise problems If you can afford to lose 15cm in your ceiling heigh

Key Product Components
Timber joists, acoustic wool, resilient bars, acoustic plasterboard, membrane (optional)

Space Impact
This system will lower your ceiling level by 15cm

Average Sound Reduction
28 dB

Frequently Asked Questions

QShould I remove my current ceiling?
ANo, particularly not if it’s a ‘lath and plaster’ ceiling as this can act as an extra sound insulation layer

QCan the noise still travel down the wall?
AYes, this is quite possible – especially with hollow or stud walls. Where possible (especially with Independent Ceilings) we fill top walls with acoustic wool to prevent flanking noise

QWhat if I have built-in wardrobes?
AIn most cases we continue with the soundproofing into the wardrobe and trim the doors where necessary