soundproofing: Soundproofing Mat (SBM5)
overview
A thin, effective mineral loaded soundproofing mat designed to reduce airborne noise transmission through stud partitions, and timber joisted floors.
testimonial
"I ordered the Soundproofing Mat as you suggested which arrived today. I'd just like to thank you for the quick delivery and helpful advice your team has given, the matting worked a treat!!"
J Woolleson - Stockport
description.
Please note:
SBM5 is a very heavy product and larger orders may require help with offloading!
SBM5 is a heavy layer mineral loaded soundproofing mat nominally 2mm thick with excellent sound insulating qualities which will give significant sound loss improvements to lightweight structures when used as an sound barrier.
It is equal to lead of the same mass in effectiveness and acts as a thin de-coupling sound barrier in stud walls and timber floors. Biggest sound insulation improvements can be achieved when it is used as one layer between two sheets of plasterboard.
One layer of SBM5 has an insulation value of 24dB
Two layers has an insulation value of 29dB
Three layers has an insulation value of 32dB
A 3dB improvement is equal to a 50% loss in the volume of noise!!
Use on Walls
If you are suffering from a small amount of noise, omitting loud music and bass, you may wish to look at our M20 wall panel instead of the mats.
If you are experiencing louder noise such as music, we recommend using the soundproofing mats with our resilient bars. The soundproofing mat is sandwiched between two layers of plasterboard which in turn are screwed into the bars. Please click HERE to see the system.
Alternatively you can stick them directly to a wall using our Special Spray Adhesive before adding further plasterboard. This will help reduce the sound but ideally you would use one of the systems above for a better result.
Normally fixed to original panels of metal, wood and plasterboard etc, this acoustic mat is particularly effective at improving the sound insulation value of timber floors and stud partitions.
Use of Floors
First ensure the floorboards are securely fixed to the floor. Then use our Acoustic Sealant and fill in between the boards and around the edge of the room. Make the floor is as airtight as possible. Then using our Special Spray Adhesive adhere two to three layers of soundproofing mat to the timber floor. This will dramatically reduce airborne noise penetrating the floor from below or airborne noise you are creating transmitted downstairs. It does not significantly reduce any footfall or impact noise.
PLEASE NOTE !! OUR SPECIAL SPRAY ADHESIVE IS A CONTACT ADHESIVE. ONCE THE PRODUCT IS OFFERED UP TO THE SURFACE AND STUCK IT CANNOT BE EASILY RE POSITIONED.
As featured on www.buildingdesign.co.uk
