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SoundCradle is a unique cradle and batten floor system (Type FFT2) that can be built up to a maximum height of 540mm. It has been approved for use with Robust Standard Detail floor construction types MF1 (E-FC-1), MF8 (E-FC-2)and SF2 (E-FS:1).
SoundCradle has been tested and is certified to provide the necessary acoustic insulation required for compliance with Part ‘E’ of the building regulations for these RSD floor types.
SoundCradle units comprise a resilient layer pre-bonded to and extruded cradle. They are designed to be used with battens 50mm (nominal) width and minimum 50mm high). They must be placed at maximum 450mm centres. |
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- Approved as Doc E compliant for conversion and new build standards
- Approved for robust detail FFT2
- Ideal for precast and beam & block floors
- Can be built up to 540mm high (MAX)
- Simple and easy method of installation using cradle packers
- Cost effective by using recycled, sustainable, and standard building products
- Can be simply adjusted to accommodate uneven floor surfaces
- Unique interlocking cradle design enables a vast range of void depths to be achieved
- Combination of cradles and timber supports provides raised floor designs, including stairs
- Can be adjusted to accommodate varying service requirements
- Fully tested and certified to BS EN ISO 140-3
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| Flooring type |
Cradle Centres |
Batten centres |
| 18mm |
Chipboard |
600mm 400mm |
| 22mm |
Chipboard |
600mm 400mm MAX |
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CMS is able to offer a highly professional and cost effective installation service through qualified installation partners.
Installation guidelines are as follows:
- Grout all joints between concrete planks.
- Fill all voids between walls and floor.
- Ensure that the concrete floor is level and clean.
- Lay battens in SoundCradle cradles, spaced at 450mm (max) centres.
- Ensure that the ends of the battens do not come into direct contact with walls.
- Ensure that any services do not bridge the resilient layer.
- Lay flooring board and butt panels tightly together.
- Install CMS flanking band around the perimeter of the flooring board to isolate floor from walls and skirtings.
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CMS flanking band must be used around the perimeter of floors laid with SoundCradle to ensure compliance. |
| Flooring type |
Cradle Centres |
Batten centres |
| 18mm |
Chipboard |
600mm 400mm |
| 22mm |
Chipboard |
600mm 400mm MX |
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DnTW +Cr |
| Building Regulations Requirement |
45dB |
| Bare Concrete floor* |
56dB |
| SoundCradle |
60dB |
| Improvement |
4dB |
Tests carried out by Sound Research Laboratories Ltd, UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 0444, on a 150mm deep concrete floor with a 15mm thick sand/cement screed having a total mass of 335kg/m2. Tests carried out on the 14 February 2005. Report No. C/04/5L3162/1
* These are values based on the Laboratory results, recalculated to equate to the Building Regulations. |
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DnTW +Cr |
| Building Regulations Requirement |
73dB |
| Bare Concrete floor* |
45dB |
| SoundCradle |
28dB |
| Improvement |
17dB |
Tests carried out by Sound Research Laboratories Ltd, UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 0444, on a 150mm deep concrete floor with a 15mm thick sand/cement screed having a total mass of 335kg/m2. Tests carried out on the 14 February 2005. Report No. C/04/5L3162/1
* These are values based on the Laboratory results, recalculated to equate to the Building Regulations. |
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