Soundproof a Wall Using Wall Soundproofing Systems
Combine acoustic materials to create a wall soundproofing system to increase the sound insulation of walls
Soundproof a wall using soundproofing systems for the best sound insulation. By using different products, you will block and absorb higher levels of both impact and airborne sound. Using a soundproofing system will block a greater range of sounds. Different materials within the solution will block and absorb different frequencies.
Wall soundproofing systems are a great way of soundproofing walls against noisy neighbours. Soundproof a wall using wall soundproofing systems in rooms to reduce high sound levels. Rooms such as studios, home cinemas and noisy work environments would require the additional sound insulation you achieve by installing a wall soundproof system.
What will you need to create a wall soundproofing system?
DFM Acoustic Insulation
Use acoustic insulation between stud work. Acoustic insulation blocks and absorbs sound, normally reverberating inside a stud wall. The sound is converted into heat, reducing the overall sound level.
Using a mid-range insulation density, the acoustic insulation 60kg/m³ slabs are suitable for most domestic soundproofing solutions.
AcoustiClip – Sound isolation clips
The AcoustiClip reduces vibration sounds through walls and ceilings. It is a high-performing sound isolation clip used to decouple walls and ceilings. Use this decoupling clip as part of your separating wall or ceiling solution for superior levels of noise control. The AcoustiClip is featured in most of our wall and ceiling soundproofing systems, as it reduces vibration and impact sound by isolating walls and ceilings. Combine the AcoustiClip with acoustic insulation and soundproof plasterboards, and you will ensure the best levels of noise control.
Noisestop 1 Plus Panel
Noisestop 1 Plus Panel is a high-mass, dense acoustic soundproof panel that will insulate ceilings and walls acoustically. It is designed to block the transmission of sound effectively. Noisestop 1+ Panel is instrumental in creating robust ceilings and wall linings. A premium, slim, high-mass acoustic board suitable for ceilings and walls. Outperforming standard ‘soundproof’ plasterboards, its versatility in installation makes it an ideal standout choice. This versatile panel combines mass and sound absorption in all our soundproofing wall and ceiling systems. Comprising a 10kg mass-loaded vinyl membrane pre-bonded to a 12.5mm acoustic plasterboard eliminates the need for separate soundproof membranes. It significantly bolsters the sound insulation performance of walls and ceilings within soundproof systems.
Wall soundproofing systems
You can choose several product combinations to soundproof a wall using wall soundproofing systems. Noisestop Systems have various solutions to soundproof party walls and stud walls that combine all the necessary materials. Here are some of our more popular solutions wall soundproof solutions.
AcoustiClip Direct Party Wall System Soundproof Kit
£316.32 exc VAT.
AcoustiClip Stud Wall System Soundproof Kit
£310.56 exc VAT.
AcoustiClip Solid Party Wall Stud System Soundproof Kit
£310.56 exc VAT.
Stud Wall Kit 75mm DFM Acoustic Insulation
£260.45 exc VAT.
Stud Wall Kit 100mm DFM Acoustic Insulation
£262.35 exc VAT.
Stud Wall Kit 50mm DFM Acoustic Insulation
£214.89 exc VAT.
Wall System 2 Party Wall 43mm Soundproofing Kit
£172.51 exc VAT.
Reduce flanking sound
When you are considering any form of wall soundproofing, you should take into account flanking sound. Sound travels around a building through any cavities it can find. One of the easiest ways for sound to pass through is between floor cavities. Sound transferring through these areas is flanking sound. When you soundproof a wall, you should reduce the chance of sound transferring through floor cavities between the joists.
If your floor joists are shared with a neighbouring property, it is easy for sounds to transfer through the floor. If you soundproof a party wall, check if floor joists are going through to your neighbour’s property. Do this by checking which way your floorboards are running. If they run in the same direction as the wall, the chances are your joists will be running into the wall. This will increase the chance of flanking sound transferring between the properties.
The easiest way to reduce flanking noise through your floors is to insulate between the floor joists. Remove a few floorboards up against the wall and fill the cavity against the wall with acoustic insulation. A slab with a density of 60kg/m³ would be suitable. Fit the slabs against the wall, coming back into the room approximately 600mm, or the width of a slab.
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