Soundproofing Ceilings
Ceiling soundproofing systems to treat the problems of both impact and airborne noise.
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Clip and furring channels on concrete (via timber battens).
OPTION 1:
Data Sheet Ceilings
This system is ideally suited to ceilings with no cavity and a concrete ceiling in place.
Any current ceilings linings will be removed and waste disposed.
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Remove any existing ceiling that maybe in place (eg batten and board) and dispose of waste (if requested).
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Fix timber battens to ceiling via mechanical bolt fixings.
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Fill cavity with 50mm 60kg mineral wool insulation.
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Fix clip and furring channels at 400mm centers across ceiling joists.
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Fix first layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.
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Seal all gaps with acoustic sealant
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Adhere Tecsound membrane over entirety of boarded area.
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Fix second layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.
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Plaster finish (if requested).
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Approx 7cm loss of space
OPTION 2:
Clip and furring channel system (to joists)
This system is ideally suited to ceilings with cavities and timber joists.
The current ceilings will be removed and waste disposed.
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Remove existing ceiling and dispose of waste (if requested).
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Fill cavity with 100mm 60kg mineral wool insulation.
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Fix clip and furring channels at 400mm centers across ceiling joists.
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Fix first layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.
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Seal all gaps with acoustic sealant
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Adhere Tecsound membrane over entirety of boarded area.
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Fix second layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.
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Plaster finish (if requested).
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Approx 7cm loss of space
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OPTION 3:
Independant timber frame ceiling
Best suited to large ceiling heights and where original lathe and plaster ceilings can not be removed.
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Construct independent timber frame ceiling. (Depth dependant on room length and width)
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Fill cavity with 100mm 60kg mineral wool insulation.
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Fix clip and furring channels at 400mm centers across ceiling joists.
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Fix first layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.
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Seal all gaps with acoustic sealant
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Adhere Tecsound membrane over entirety of boarded area.
-
Fix second layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.
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Plaster finish (if requested).
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Approx 7cm loss of space
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These 3 systems are generally considered the most popular in domestic settings but can be altered to suit different challenges and needs