The Quiet Guy

Sound Control numbers and terms are not rocket science, but sometimes they seem to be exactly that. Besides STC and IIC, there are numerous other acronyms that abound, which can get confusing. 

It is important for architects, building designers, and developers to understand what these numbers mean. When comparing different products in an assembly, understanding the numbers will help you determine where the systems are deficient. 

In heavy industrial and manufacturing environments, as well as in farms, cafeterias, permanent hearing loss is the main health concern. On a typical, day-to-day basis, annoyance, stress and interference with speech communication are among the most common issues resulting from unwanted noise. 

And so the question remains, "How can this noise be managed?"

What if there was a washer like a noise clip that could solve footfall noise in multi-family houses?

In the August 2019 issue of Walls & Ceilings, our very own Nick Quercetti Jr. discusses the common problems associated with noise in typical housing situations, as well as the benefits of using Steroidal Washers to get rid of the footfall noise and wash away those heartaches.

Using Cylent Assurance™ Clips makes the Channel Choice Based on Cost

Since the first entangled net sound mat was produced back in the mid 1990’s, there have been only minor enhancements to the product, none of which add to the sound performance, until the enhancement of Muffling Technology. 

It is often said that the devil is in the details. Sound control in floor ceiling assemblies in multi-family construction can easily fail to perform to expectations, when attention to detail is not followed.

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Sound control in multi-family housing and wood frame construction has been a challenge for years. Sound complaint is the number two litigated issue in multi-family construction today.