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DON’T JUST COMPLY All kinds of insulation products have been developed in recent years to target very specific sound transmission paths. When these are combined in the correct way they can help housebuilders to deliver properties that are much more in line with customer expectations. The combination required will depend on the target performance level and the way the floor or wall is constructed. For example, if the floor is of a traditional timber construction – timber joists with
floorboards and a plaster ceiling – typically the treatment would involve creating a floating floor in conjunction with layered plasterboards, resilient bars and sound absorber panels. This will take it from compliance to ‘satisfied customer’ standards. A concrete or masonry floor/ceiling
structure could also benefit from a float- ing floor approach, but they will often require rubber based products, an MF ceiling system and acoustic battens. There are a wide variety of standard fully tested acoustic systems available which offer an ‘off the shelf’ solution to
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energy efficient, aesthetically pleasing and meeting the requirements of the ever-more critical end user.
A Insulation is at the centre of sustainable
energy and is extremely important to incorporate into any renovation project. Bathrooms are one of the most complex
rooms in buildings and even tiny errors in planning and execution can cause unwanted problems that potentially affect the building’s structure as well as the life quality of its inhabitants.
modern building now has to excel in performance — reducing its environmental impact, being more
wedi system solutions provide a
comprehensive system for insulation in bathroom and wet room projects. Sufficient insulation of bathroom floor and wall surfaces is imperative. wedi's tileable sub-construction elements are not only 100% waterproof to the core, decoupling, but also have the best thermal (0.036W/mK) and vertical weight load (133 kg/m2) capabilities amongst common tile backer boards on the UK market and can be either tiled directly onto or plastered. Unlike a moisture retardant plaster board, wedi needs no additional waterproofing or tanking! The number of required steps during installation and hence the risk of errors and subsequent leaks are therefore significantly reduced. Complementing its tilebacker portfolio, wedi
also offers a range of membranes for sealing, decoupling and sound insulation providing a floor-to-ceiling system solution and unrivalled peace of mind.
The wedi Nonstep ProS is a high-quality 9mm thick sound insulation fleece that easily covers any unevenness in the floor, is tension reducing, moisture and rot-resistant, prevents mould growth and is recyclable. Construction heights, including a Fundo shower element with
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horizontal drainage and the Nonstep ProS acoustic solution, range from 74mm to 138mm to suit site requirements, providing 28dB sound reduction thus enhancing water impact sound measurements to as low as 13dB.
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IT IS CRUCIAL WHEN DESIGNING INTERNAL AND SEPARATING FLOORS/CEILINGS AND WALLS TO LOOK TO THE ACOUSTIC STANDARDS SET BY THE BUILDING REGULATIONS AS AN ABSOLUTE MINIMUM – NOT A TARGET
different floor construction. However, acoustics can be a complex area, so it is always best to seek specialist advice if you have any uncertainties about whether your proposed sound insulation approach will achieve the results you seek. Getting it wrong can result in costly remedial work if the property fails at the sound testing stage.
Rob Crampton is managing director of Hush Acoustics
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