When it comes to soundproofing your home, there are a few special considerations to keep in mind when using acoustic underlay. Resilient floor coverings, such as undercoat carpets, can be used to minimize the total sound insulation value of any window. If the floor is likely to come into contact with any type of moisture, it is important that the acoustic base be able to withstand that humidity and resist the formation of mold or mildew. Rubber coats work exceptionally well in areas of the home or office that can get wet, such as mud rooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Linoleum and rubber must be prepared and protected through a sealing process, and sometimes the top sealed layer must be peeled and reapplied.
If the sealed layer is damaged or not reapplied often enough, linoleum and rubber floors can trap dirt or absorb liquids. As Altro PVC floors are robust, waterproof and water resistant, and do not need any special maintenance. They are durable and hygienic from start to finish. To comply with the “Document E' approved by construction standards”, you must place a base layer with acoustic noise reduction functions measured in dB and a reduction in passing noise measured in percentage. Recycled rubber layers work well with most types of floors, from tile to hardwood, and can even be used as an excellent base for carpets.
However, in cases where it is needed for acoustic reasons, many carpet tiles come with acoustic rubber supports. If you are installing new floors in your home or office, the building code will require the use of an acoustic underfloor. Now that we've covered the basics of how soundproof underfloor products work, it's time to find out which type is best for your acoustic treatment application. However, there are two main categories of base layers: hard base layers and soft base layers. No supplier will recommend or allow an additional underlayer to be placed under a hybrid for acoustic purposes, since the greater the bending that occurs underneath the product, the greater the chance of damaging the floor joints.
All floor coverings offer some advantages in terms of reducing noise, but if you have people living underneath you, choosing a soundproof underfloor will help to reduce sound transmission. But as a consumer, how are you going to know? Some products, such as hybrids, have an integrated base, while others, such as laminate, require an undercoat. Both wood flooring and carpet suppliers tend to prefer to use a base for their products, while UFH suppliers will prefer as little subfloor as possible to minimize thermal resistance. If you are thinking of installing a wooden floor, a base with acoustic soundproofing properties will suffice. Acoustic counterweights add enough mass and density to prevent the sounds of music, television and conversations annoy those who are downstairs. The purpose of the underlying layer varies and even, in some cases, it is possible to have two different types of underlying layer that serve different purposes. When it comes to soundproofing your home or office space with acoustic underlayment materials, there are several factors to consider.
First off, you'll need to determine what type of material is best suited for your particular application. Hard base layers such as recycled rubber are ideal for areas that may come into contact with moisture such as bathrooms or kitchens. Soft base layers such as carpet tiles with acoustic rubber supports may be better suited for areas where soundproofing is needed for acoustic reasons. In addition to selecting the right material for your application, you'll also need to consider whether or not you need an additional underlayer for your flooring product. For instance, if you're installing a hybrid flooring product then an additional underlayer may not be necessary since these products already have an integrated base layer.
On the other hand, if you're installing laminate flooring then an undercoat may be required. Finally, when selecting an acoustic underlayment material for your home or office space it's important to keep in mind that all floor coverings offer some advantages in terms of reducing noise but if you have people living underneath you then choosing a soundproof underfloor will help reduce sound transmission.