The Quiet Guy

When designing a multi-family project for noise control, there are several factors to consider.  The most important questions to answer are “who are we designing the system for?” and “what are their expectations?”

This week we are diving deeper into our recent project profile on “How to Prevent Grumbling Guests.” After interviewing our sales representative that was assigned to the project here is what we learned!   

Common complaints in an apartments include footfall, dragging noises, laundry noises, and more.  This week, The Quiet Guy dives into The Factors for Good Sound Control. 

This week we are diving into a 15 min. video clip from our Multifamily Noise Control AIA presentation. You can watch the video or read the transcript! You decide.

Learn about the types of measurements of Noise, 5 factors of good sound control, and the qualities of a good sound mat.  

Once folks start complaining about sound control in a multi-family apartment environment, it is past the point of no return to remediate the problem.  Good sound control starts at the planning stage, well before construction begins.

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) has been around for quite some time. CLT is essentially mass timber plates made from smaller framing lumber laminated crosswise on their wide faces. It is known for its strength, appearance versatility and sustainability.

Vibrations travel through connections. By limiting direct connections (such as between the finished floor and the framing assembly) we can effectively disrupt the path for noise to pass through our floors and walls. All our products are designed for use with underlayments such as gypsum concrete and lightweight concrete. Find YOUR Solution! 

One of the biggest and recurring mistakes made in the sound control arena is the short circuiting of resilient channels in the ceiling.  It is easy to do, use of too long a screw, or not taking appropriate care on the drywall ceiling installation can lead to a sound control issue that can easily be avoided. 

Find out how to avoid these sound issues!

Often the question arises as to what floor ceiling assembly design should be recommended in terms of the best way to control sound. As you can guess, that question is answered with a great deal of variables.