Sound insulation has become increasingly important as the density of our living environment increases. In the near future strict regulations regarding sound insulation will be part of the building code.
The increasing concerns over the impact of noise on our environment has led to the development of a range of sound insulating products. Sound impact varies in source and treatment. Sound, which is measured in decibels, can be airborne or impact related, each individual situation requiring different treatment.
Sound insulation, measured in STC, can take many forms and can relieve problems within buildings where sound transfers between walls or floors or ceilings, as well as problems arising from external sounds such as traffic or aircraft. Sound is borne through solid surfaces as well as through the air and the selection of the correct product or treatment is critical in reducing the impact of this sound transfer. For maximum effect and correct advice it is important to seek the assistance of a professional in this increasingly technical field.
