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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

CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT BEST SUITS YOU!!!




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