::SoundproofingUK::

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.

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

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT BEST SUITS YOU!!!




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