Creating comfortable living conditions is one of the main problems facing the owners of apartments and houses. Of course, when it comes to this, but involuntarily, the issues of energy supply, insulation and heating, plumbing and sewerage, beautiful and hygienic finishes and so on come to the fore. And very often the very concept of soundproofing is simply overlooked. And it is completely in vain - after all, it is impossible to create a truly comfortable housing if it is not provided reliable protection from external noise.
This problem is especially acute for residents of apartments in high-rise buildings. Alas, we have to admit that during the period of mass urban construction, the emphasis was on the scale, on the minimum time for the construction of houses, and the issues of sound insulation were clearly not a priority for either the designers or the builders, and for years the citizens waiting in line for an apartment were happy with any housing with amenities. Well, what level of sound insulation in high-rise buildings is probably known to everyone. However, this problem is also relevant for residents of private houses, especially if there is a busy highway or railway line nearby, or the neighbors have an excessively “vigilant” dog barking day and night.
Which exit? Take the initiative in own hands and provide yourself with a comfortable stay on your own. The modern assortment of hardware stores offers many materials to combat the penetration of external noise. In particular, soundproof panels for walls are in great demand, as they are the most convenient for self-assembly. These products can seriously differ in their structure, material of manufacture, size, installation technology. Let's try to understand their diversity.
Before proceeding to consider specific models soundproof panels, you should at least understand a little the "physics" of the propagation of sounds in residential buildings. This will help to understand the very essence of the use of appropriate materials and structures.
So, disturbing noise in residential areas can have various causes.
- First of all, it is airborne noise - that is, one that is transmitted by ordinary air vibrations. Typical examples are loud conversations, the sound of traffic passing down the street, a running Appliances, including TVs, audio centers, etc., musical instruments, and more. Air vibrations are partially damped or reflected by partitions, but they are able to find propagation channels through a loose connection of building structures, openings, ventilation ducts, holes in walls (for example, sockets and switches). In addition, fairly light partitions can become a kind of "transmission link" - air vibrations "rock" them, and the walls, acting as a membrane, pass them on.
- Impact noise is a big concern. They are caused by mechanical action on the surface of building structures, shock or vibration properties. Vibrations propagate through ceilings and partitions over considerable distances, and the building structures themselves are acoustic noise emitters.
Impact noise travels long distances and is the hardest to deal with
Such cases include the sounds of falling objects, repair work (classic examples are a hammer or a puncher), the heavy tread of neighbors from above, or the jumping of naughty children. Sometimes household appliances also become a source of such noise. For example, an unstable washing machine or even a subwoofer standing on the floor, which transmits pronounced low-frequency vibrations to the ceiling, can give a vibration effect.
Impact noise is the hardest thing to deal with. Sometimes even its source is not easy to determine, since vibrations are transmitted in all directions through building structures to several floors.
- In addition, so-called structure-borne noises are very often present. These are sounds or vibration vibrations from working ventilation systems, power plants located in the house, elevators, etc. Structural noises can also be of airborne or impact nature.
- Separately, acoustic noise can also be noted. They are caused not by external, but internal source sound. A classic example is a reflected booming echo in a spacious room. Such noises are not often dealt with - they are usually imperceptible if the room is decorated, stuffed with furniture, and this issue is more relevant for recording, television or radio broadcasting studios and other similar premises. But still, sometimes you have to resort to measures to eliminate them in the apartment. For example, the owners want to take some room under the "home theater", and at the same time strive for the most accurate sound transmission, without any reflected distortion.
Why was it said? In order to get clarity - universal materials that can cope with all kinds of noise simply do not exist. Thus, the intensity of air sound waves can be significantly reduced by installing porous or fibrous structures in their path - part of the energy will be spent on vibrations of the particles of this material. But a rigid partition in this matter is unlikely to become an assistant - even the resonance effect is not excluded, when such an obstacle even enhances the noise effect. And for shock noise, on the contrary, it is necessary to create massive barriers, the materials of manufacture of which will prevent the transmission of vibrational vibrations.
Some homeowners, out of inexperience, believe that any heaters are suitable for soundproofing. However, practice shows that this is far from the case. Some thermal insulation materials, on the other hand, will resonate the sound, producing the exact opposite of the desired result.
The principle of "work" of a multilayer soundproof structure
From the side of the noise source, the first “blow” is taken by a partition made of dense massive material (pos. 1). Part of the sound waves will be reflected from it. In addition, a dense material is not so easy to make vibrate - this will also consume a significant part of the energy.
Further, the waves pass through a rather soft, porous or fibrous material - for example, mineral wool, foam rubber or a special wood composite. The wave energy is dissipated, wasted on vibrations of this loose structure, without significant transfer further.
Significantly weakened by the two previous layers, sound waves are no longer able to “rock” the third barrier (pos. 3), a rigid partition, and the total transmission of airborne noise is reduced to a minimum or even completely to zero.
To prevent the spread of impact noise, a different approach is already needed, for example, the use of materials of increased density along with viscosity, which will be able to dampen the vibrations of building structures. An example of such a material is “texound” sheets or canvases. Despite the small thickness, due to the increased density and structural elasticity, this mineral-based material effectively dampens sound and vibration vibrations.
Both these and other principles are taken as a basis by the developers of special soundproof panels for walls and ceilings. Their efforts are aimed at creating an effective noise barrier, combined with the highest possible completeness of the design and ease of installation.
Some Popular Types of Soundproof Wall Panels
Mineral wool panels
Probably, it’s worth making a reservation right away - this type of material does not act as a finished structure in itself, but is used to create soundproof partitions along with other components and details. However, they should be mentioned.
By and large, almost all fibrous thermal insulation materials are capable of absorbing sound waves. But still, manufacturers of heaters offer special types in the assortment range, designed specifically for such an application.
There are many varieties for sale. So, the Shumostop plates based on basalt or glass fibers are popular. The Belgorod company "IZOVOL" offers a specialized line of products "Izovol - Noise Protection". And for a closer acquaintance, you can consider the panels of the well-known company "ROCKWOOL" with the characteristic name "Acoustic Butts".
These are slabs of basalt fiber (stone mineral wool), that is, the material refers to natural, environmentally friendly. The special processing of the panels gives them hydrophobic properties - the material does not absorb moisture. A special advantage is the “NG” class, that is, this sound insulator does not burn and does not contribute to the spread of fire. The material is bio-resistant - that is, it does not decompose over time and does not serve as a breeding ground for the appearance of mold colonies or rodent nests.
Proper use of Acoustic Butts panels as part of the system can significantly reduce the level of airborne noise - the sound insulation index (Rw) of the entire created structure reaches 63 dB. And this, by the way, is comparable to the noise level from a busy highway.
The density of the material is 45 kg / m³, that is, it is easy to work with it. The panels are easy to cut, and at the same time perfectly keep the shape given to them during the production process, without showing a tendency to shrink.
As it should be with all mineral wool materials, in addition to sound insulation, Acoustic Butts boards are also distinguished by excellent thermal insulation qualities. Thus, the coefficient of thermal conductivity, depending on the operating conditions, ranges from 0.035 to 0.040 W/m×°C.
The plates have a size convenient for installation - 1000 × 600 × 50 mm.
Their typical application for soundproofing is the construction of interior partitions or the creation of an additional sound-absorbing barrier on already finished walls.
In both cases, a frame structure is used, which is assembled from metal profiles or from a wooden beam. After laying the Acoustic Butts panels, the surface is lined with one or more layers of drywall or other sheet material (plywood, OSB, MDF, etc.), which will already serve as the basis for finishing.
To improve the soundproofing qualities of the structure being created, it is advisable to use an integrated approach. As already mentioned, the fibrous material helps to combat the spread of airborne noise, but is ineffective against shock. One of the options for "multi-purpose" soundproofing is shown in the figure below:
One of the examples of the complex use of mineral wool boards, “texound” and drywall in a frame soundproofing system
On the wall (pos. 1), which requires the creation of a soundproof structure, a frame is assembled from galvanized metal profiles (pos. 2) or beams. To reduce the vibration transmission from the ceilings to the frame, strips of dense soundproof material (pos. 3), such as “texound”, or at least thick felt, are placed under the guides. The space between the guides is densely filled with Acoustic Butts basalt slabs (pos. 4) or others similar to them.
Drywall serves as the outer cladding (pos. 6), but in this case a layer of the same “tesound” is glued to it over the entire back surface - this will significantly reduce the spread of impact noise.
When mounting the frame base under the soundproof structure, it is recommended to use not ordinary, but special fasteners (suspensions) equipped with a damper anti-vibration insert. This will give even greater efficiency to the entire system being created. By the way, a similar requirement applies to all other soundproof materials, the installation of which involves the preliminary installation of a frame structure.
Soundproof panels «PhoneStar»
The multi-layer construction discussed above is quite effective, but it “eats” a lot usable area premises. If approached from this point of view, it is more profitable to use PhoneStar soundproof panels.
This is a proprietary development of the German company "Wolf Bavaria", the designers of which managed to embody several principles of noise suppression in a panel with a thickness of only 12 mm.
The panel itself is a multilayer construction (triplex). Its frame itself is made of a composite based on natural cellulose fibers. The flat layers are separated by a space provided by undulating bridges, similar to corrugated cardboard. All voids inside the panel are filled with mineral granulate based on purified quartz sand.
Internal "openwork" multilayer structure of the panel with quartz backfill
This design allows you to apply several important conditions for noise suppression at once.
- Firstly, it is multi-layered, in which different densities of materials alternate. In addition, the complex shape of the internal bridges repeatedly reflects sound waves in different directions, which contributes to their dispersion.
- Secondly, the loose mineral structure is an excellent absorber of sound waves. The energy of the wave is wasted on the shift of quartz grains, with the transition to heat.
- Thirdly, the plasticity of cellulose prevents the transmission of vibrational vibrations, which is very important for counteracting the spread of impact noise.
- And, fourthly, the necessary massiveness already mentioned above - again due to the mineral backfill.
The main characteristics of the PhoneStar soundproof panels are given in the table:
Name of characteristics Indicators Dimensional characteristics: length 1195 mm width 795 mm thickness 12 mm panel area 0.95 m² panel weight 17.4 kg Physical and mechanical properties: coefficient of thermal conductivity 0.17 W/m ×°C static load limit up to 65 kgf/cm² Fire-fighting qualities: fire resistance class G4 T1 flammability class IN 2 smoke class D 2 Soundproof characteristics: airborne sound reduction (Rw) 36 dB (up to 85%) impact sound reduction (ΔLnw) 33.8 dB (up to 75%) Such panels are quite suitable for soundproofing any surfaces in the apartment.
On the walls they can be mounted on a frame crate. But in this case, there is no need to lay additional fibrous materials into the gap, and the frame structure will only perform a leveling function. Thus, the guides can be mounted as close to the wall as possible.
Well, if you prepare the wall in advance - eliminate all defects and align it with high quality, then you can attach the PhoneStar panels directly to it. To do this, you should use branded acoustic dowels-nails "Wolf", which exclude the transmission of vibration vibrations from the wall to the panel.
Panels are mounted end-to-end close to each other. In doing so, the principle brickwork"That is, the upper rows are set with an offset," in a run.
After the installation is completed, the knocks are glued with a special polymer tape, and the gaps are filled with silicone sealant.
In principle, such a surface can even serve as the basis for further finishing - it is tightened with a reinforcing mesh and puttied. However, it is still recommended to cover it with a layer of drywall - and the surface will be more reliable, and the gypsum board will also turn on common system soundproofing, increasing its effectiveness. During installation, it is recommended to use self-tapping screws for gypsum, with a two-start thread.
Self-tapping screw for drywall and GVL - with a two-start thread
It is important that the length of the self-tapping screws is no more than the total thickness of the GKL and PhoneStar panels - if the fastener rests against the wall, then a “vibration bridge” is formed, which will contribute to the propagation of vibrations.
So, PhoneStar soundproof panels are an excellent solution to the problem of soundproofing walls.
Soundproof panels "SoundGuard Standard"
According to the principle similar to PhoneStar, SoundGuard panels, developed by Soundproof European Technologies, are designed and operate. They come in four models:
- "SoundGuard EcoZvukoIzol";
- "SoundGuard Slim";
— «SoundGuard Standard»;
- SoundGuard Premium.
For example, consider the model of the middle price category - "SoundGuard Standard".
The panel is a seven-layer structure made of high-strength cardboard. All internal cavities are filled with thermally treated quartz granulate of optimally selected fraction.
The panels can be attached directly to the wall (using acoustic dowels or special glue) followed by plasterboard cladding, at a distance from the wall surface using special vibro-mounts, or used to create partitions on a frame structure.
The main characteristics of the SoundGuard Standard panels are summarized in the table:
Name of characteristics Indicators Dimensional indicators: length 1200 mm width 800 mm thickness 12 mm weight 17 kg coefficient of thermal conductivity 0.17 W/m ×°C static load limit up to 65 kg/cm² Fire-fighting qualities: combustibility class G2 flammability class IN 2 Smoke class D 2 Combustion toxicity class T1 Performance characteristics: own airborne noise reduction index (RW) 37 dB additional sound insulation when mounted directly on the wall 8 dB additional soundproofing when mounted on a distance 24 dB additional soundproofing of a double-sided partition made of plates on a metal frame 60 dB Soundproof panels ZIPS
In 1999, a group of process engineers from JSC "Acoustic Group" invented and patented a unique soundproofing system for building structures, which was called the "Soundproof Panel System", from where the abbreviation ZIPS came from.
The task of the developers was to get away from the frame multilayer structure of the soundproofing system in order to simplify the installation work. At the same time, this should not have affected the effectiveness of her “work”. As a result, preference was given to a multi-layer sandwich panel with subsequent cladding with sheets of drywall.
The main "working" element of the ZIPS system, in fact, is the sandwich panel itself.
The main element of the ZIPS soundproofing system is a sandwich panel
1 - a layer of fibrous mineral sound-absorbing material.
2 - two layers of gypsum fiber sheets (GVL), located with a ledge to create a mounting protruding part (lamellae). GVL layers provide the necessary rigidity for frameless installation of the system.
3 - for mounting the panels to the wall, each of them has 8 mounting silicone vibration isolation units, which significantly reduce the transmission of vibrations from the partition.
The system also includes drywall sheets, for which it is recommended to use their special acoustic variety - Aku-Line of the Giprok trademark. This material is produced using a special technology and has a high density. Such GKLA sheets not only simply complete the cladding of an insulated wall. GKL will protect the attachment points, additionally close all joints, and also, due to the difference in density with GVL, exclude the possibility of resonance phenomena.
Drywall sheets "Aku-Line" are easy to distinguish by the characteristic purple color of the front surface. Standard sizes– 1200×2500 mm with a thickness of 12.5 mm.
In addition, to create insulating gaskets with intersecting surfaces (adjacent walls, floors and ceilings), a special anti-vibration tape "Vibrostek-M" is used.
Anti-vibration tape "Vibrostek-M" and special sealant "Vibrosil".
For installation work and subsequent sealing of the remaining cracks, it is recommended to use Vibrosil branded silicone sealant.
The range of ZIPS includes several models. For soundproofing the walls of them, three types are used - "ZIPS-VECTOR", "ZIPS-MODULE" and "ZIPS-CINEMA". The main difference is the thickness of the sound-absorbing layer and the material of its manufacture. Accordingly, the performance characteristics of the system and its scope change.
Name of characteristics Type of ZIPS system "ZIPS-Vector" "ZIPS-Module" "ZIPS-Cinema" Dimensional indicators (excluding the lock tongue and groove connection): length 1500 mm 1500 mm 1500 mm width 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm panel thickness 40 mm 70 mm 120 mm total thickness of the system with a GKL layer 53 mm 83 mm 133 mm panel weight 18.5 kg 20 kg 21 kg surface density of the complete system 36 kg/m² 37.5 kg/m² 39.5 kg/m² Type of sound absorbing material staple fiberglass basalt mineral wool basalt mineral wool Beginning of the operating frequency range from 125 Hz from 100 Hz from 80 Hz Additional sound insulation index (according to airborne noise), ΔRw 9 ÷ 11 dB 12 ÷ 14 dB 16 ÷ 18 dB Application area Additional sound insulation of walls, protection against household noise (conversations, sounds made by pets, quiet operation of ordinary household television and radio equipment) Sound insulation of walls and ceilings in residential or public premises, offices, shops, etc., where average noise levels are typical. Creation of normative sound insulation in public places with a high level of noise - concert venues, discos, clubs, restaurants. If necessary, it can be completely used for installation in other, including residential premises. The installation diagram of the ZIPS soundproofing system is shown in the figure (using the ZIPS-Vector as an example):
Approximate installation diagram of the ZIPS-Vector system
1 - wall to be soundproofed;
2 - damper layer "Vibrostek-M" (along the adjacent walls and ceiling) or "Silomer SR11" (along the floor).
3 - soundproof panel "ZIPS-Vector";
4 - dowel for fastening the panel to the wall, installed through a silicone vibration isolation unit.
5 - a layer of drywall GKLA "Aku-Line":
6 - self-tapping screws that ensured the fixation of drywall.
- Of course, since the frame structure is not used, the wall must be prepared - repaired and leveled with plaster.
- On the surface of adjacent walls and on the ceiling, two layers of Vibrostek-M tape are glued with Vibrosil sealant. On the floor in a similar way is the tape "Dynamometer SR11". The location of these tape gaskets must be such as to prevent contact with the main surfaces of either the slab itself throughout its entire thickness, or the plasterboard lining.
- The panels are installed to the wall, if necessary (at the junction with the walls and the floor), the mounting comb is cut off.
- Holes for dowels are drilled through the vibrating units in the wall. The depth of the holes in the wall material is at least 60 mm. Then the dowels themselves are inserted with a barely baited screw. Each screw must have a cone washer. With a hammer, the screw is carefully hammered into the dowel, until it stops, and then it is screwed so that the head plunges into the vibrator material by 1 - 2 mm.
If a whole panel is installed, then six fasteners located around the perimeter are enough. In case of any trimming of the panel, all attachment points remaining on it are used.
The panels are installed with the alignment of the lock lamellae. The rows are mounted (in a run-up), with an offset of the transverse joints of at least 250 mm. Sections of panels with a length of less than 250 mm are not used.
After installing the panels, they are additionally fixed to each other with self-tapping screws for drywall through the combs of the connecting locks with a pitch of 150 mm.
- At the end of the installation and fixing of the panels, the joints between them are filled with Vibrosil sealant.
- Then you can proceed to the lining of the GKLA system. Self-tapping screws 3.9 × 41 mm are used, with a vertical pitch - 200 mm, horizontally - 400 mm. It is necessary to exercise care and caution so that the self-tapping screws do not fall on the attachment points and on the heads of the self-tapping screws that fasten the panels together.
After cladding, it remains to trim the Vibrostek-M lining tapes protruding outwards, and you can proceed to preparing the drywall surface for further finishing.
Video: visual video instruction for the installation of the ZIPS soundproofing system
Soundproof panels "Ruspanel-Comfort"
Another domestic development, the company "Russian Panel Group".
The principle of soundproofing action is a multilayer construction with alternating layer density. The product range includes panels with a thickness of 22, 29 and 32 mm. An approximate design diagram is shown in the figure:
1 - a layer of soft fiberboard of a special structure (MDVP).
2 - connecting layer of polymer-concrete composite.
3 - a layer of extruded polystyrene foam, which simultaneously performs, in addition to sound absorption, also an insulating function.
4 - outer layer, reinforced with fiberglass, made of polymer-concrete composite.
The outer coating is highly durable and can serve as a ready-made base for puttying and subsequent finishing.
Production of panels "SML-Comfort" is envisaged, in which instead of polymer-concrete the outer surface is made of glass-magnesite sheet.
In addition, the production of Ruspanel-Comfort 2 (32) panels, which are distinguished by a double arrangement of layers of extruded polystyrene foam (XPS), has been mastered.
The panels are equipped with connecting lamellas - the edge is selected "in a quarter", which ensures their tight fit when mounted on walls.
For example, the main characteristics of the RPG-Comfort-22 panel
Name of characteristics Indicators Dimensional indicators: length (total/useful) 2500/2485 mm width (total/usable) 600/575 mm thickness (total and in layers) 22 mm (MDVP 12mm and XPS 10mm) Physical and technical parameters: coefficient of thermal conductivity 0.038 W/m ×°C gyroscopicity no more than 1% of the volume layer adhesion strength not less than 0.5 MPa Operating temperature range 0t -50 to +75 °C fire resistance class G1 Own airborne noise reduction index (RW) 45 dB The panels are ready-to-mount structures. Their installation is carried out on polyurethane glue (it is recommended to use branded, maximally adapted - "RUSPANEL"), applied in a zigzag manner on the back side and on the connecting "quarters". Additional fixation, if necessary, is carried out using self-tapping screws (dowels) with the obligatory installation of the “Fix sd-35” washer. Typically, there are 11 attachment points per panel.
After fixing the panels to the wall, the joints and remaining gaps are additionally glued with a fiberglass mesh tape. Then you can proceed to the finishing work - applying a thin plaster layer. For finishing works it is recommended to use dry building mixtures "RUSPANEL", plaster and putty.
Soundproof triplex panels "Soundline-dB"
Soundline-dB panels are a three-layer construction. In fact, these are two sheets of weighted moisture-resistant gypsum-fiber material (GVL-VU), 8 mm thick each, interconnected using an elastic layer of special elastic sealant. This arrangement of materials gives a high soundproofing effect.
Soundline-dB panels are used to create frame partitions or for wall cladding.
Material characteristics are shown in the table:
Name of characteristics Indicators Dimensional indicators: length 1200 mm width 1200 mm triplex total thickness 16.5mm panel weight 30 kg surface density 19.5 kg/m² Fire safety class KM1 Sound insulation indicators as part of the system up to 68 dB Life time at least 25 years old Soundline-dB panels are mounted on frame structure using self-tapping screws. The field of this partition (wall) is lined with sheets of acoustic plasterboard (GKLA), with the obligatory overlapping of the joints of the Soundline-dB panels. The resulting surface is ready for further finishing.
1 - frame structure.
2 - anti-vibration pad.
3 - layer of panels "Soundline-dB"
4 - external cladding with GKLA acoustic plasterboard.
Video: an example of creating a soundproof partition using Soundline-dB panels
Heradesign panels
From the point of view of noise control, the products of Heradesign are very interesting. Branded panels combine high acoustic performance with the ability to original finish premises.
This is achieved by a special structural structure of the plates. The material used is thin wood fibers interconnected with a special composition based on magnesite. Often such an interesting structure is also called "wood wool".
The fibrous structure of Heradesign Fine panels is often referred to as "wood wool"
This combination provides high mechanical strength, wear resistance, complete environmental friendliness of the material, original appearance surface, which can be painted in any color chosen by the owners. An example of an interior decorated with such panels is shown in the figure in the title of the publication.
The main characteristics of the panels "Heradesign Fine", with a thickness of wood fibers up to 2 mm - in the table:
Name of characteristics Indicators Dimensional parameters length × width 600×600 mm 1200×600 mm thickness 12 / 25 / 35 mm surface density 5.2 / 12.4 / 16.3 kg m² fire resistance class G1 flammability class IN 1 smoke class D1 toxicity class of combustion products T1 up to 0.80 The panels are produced primed for painting or, on request, ready for finishing, with colors according to RAL catalogs.
The company's designers have provided many options for mounting panels. They can have both a straight flat edge and a curly one (16 different types) for a variety of existing fastening and suspension systems.
Video: presentation video about Heradesign acoustic panels
Isoplaat Windprotection panels
The structure of the panels is coniferous wood fibers treated with paraffin during preparation in the moulding. This provides the panels with the necessary plasticity and high hydrophobicity - very low hygroscopicity. At the same time, Isoplaat Windprotection panels have high vapor permeability, which is extremely important for creating a balanced facade insulation system.
The panels are equipped with a tongue-and-groove connection, which ensures the tightness and reliability of their joining during installation.
In fact, the main purpose of such panels is to create a reliable external wind protection for the walls of the house. But in terms of sound insulation - they show excellent results. As a result, their application allows us to solve several problems at once.
The main characteristics of the Isoplaat Windprotection panels are shown in the table:
Name of characteristics Indicators Dimensional parameters length × width 600×600 mm 1200×600 mm thickness 12 / 25 / 35 mm surface density 5.2 / 12.4 / 16.3 kg m² Fire safety indicators: fire resistance class G1 flammability class IN 1 smoke class D1 toxicity class of combustion products T1 Sound absorption coefficient (αw) up to 0.80 The panels are fastened to the surface using ordinary galvanized nails with a wide head or staples using a construction stapler. Between the ends of adjacent plates, after connecting the groove and the ridge, a gap of 2 ÷ 3 mm is left.
In the future, after installing the panels, the surface can be covered with a reinforced plaster layer, but it is still better to use the "ventilated facade" technology with siding or "block house" cladding. In this case, no additional windproof diffuse membranes are required.
So, in the publication, several types of soundproof panels of various principles of operation were considered, which make it possible to provide comfortable conditions in residential premises. This is by no means a complete list of possible solutions - the most characteristic examples were simply selected.
It should be said that the cost of such materials is quite high. However, such investments should be justified by the atmosphere of silence and comfort in a house or apartment. The choice is up to the landlords.
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Types of materials for soundproofing
You can view our product catalog and choose the right materials for soundproofing walls in the apartment.
- Soundproof panels- high-quality multilayer biologically pure cardboard profile used to create soundproof partitions, as well as for air and impact soundproofing of ceilings, walls, floors, roof slopes and interfloor ceilings (materials for soundproofing walls in an apartment).
- Sheathing plank is a plywood product that is used to install soundproof boards on ceilings and walls.
- Soft fiberboard - natural product from wood fibers used in the construction of walls, floors, roofs and facades. A unique combination of properties of thermal, heat, sound insulation and wind protection.
- Smooth interlining is a fibrous cellulose interlining material for reinforcing and finishing plasterboard structures, walls and ceilings. Very thin yet strong texture for a perfectly smooth finish.
- Vibration washer: rubber washer- a mixture for vibration isolation and isolation from the transmission of monolithic structural noise; body washer M6 - for transferring the force from the nail dowel to the rubber washer, consists of galvanized metal.
- vibration suspension- a waterproof, light-resistant product made of special rubber, used for vibration isolation at the junction of suspensions, during the installation of metal frame ceilings and walls.
- Direct suspension - it is used to fasten the PP profile to the ceiling or wall at a distance of up to 12 cm. It is used with a suspension rod and is adjustable in height.
What you need to know about soundproofing walls. Where to begin?
Soundproofing walls always starts with simple procedures such as repairing all holes, cracks and crevices in the wall, as this initially reduces the noise level. The walls need to be well prepared, so it is advisable to start by leveling them in order to increase the thickness of the sound insulation, and also so that there are no problems when installing the panels. Usually, the soundproofing of walls is carried out on a wooden crate or metal profiles, between which material is additionally placed for soundproofing the walls.
DIY wall soundproofing
Of course, the process is laborious, but there is nothing particularly complicated in it. Having finished with the alignment of the walls, you need to move on to the sockets, in the place of which the weakest sound insulation. The first thing to do is to turn off the electricity, then remove the outlet, disconnect the wires from it and fill the hole with some material: foam, foam rubber, fiberglass or other similar simple soundproofing wall materials. Then you should pay attention to the pipes. The hole through which they pass is through and is also a source of noise, and so that the sealing you made is not broken during heating, you need to seal them with some kind of elastic sealant or mounting foam.
Sound absorbing materials for walls
Sound-absorbing materials for walls (noise-absorbing materials for walls) or floors are made from natural fiber (foamed glass, fireclay, basalt wool) or from a synthetic substance (polypropylene foam, polyester foam and others). Various mats and soundproofing boards for walls. It is important to know what practical use of these products, their competent use as part of specific installations and structures is necessary.
Sound insulation of walls - final cladding
After mounting the soundproofing material comes the finish line - wall cladding. To reduce the thickness of the soundproof structure, sometimes the surface is puttied using a reinforcing fiberglass mesh. But plasterboard sheathing is still recommended: this prevents the destruction of cracks and joints, and also levels the surface. Drywall complements the insulation, but you won't get a perfect result with it, so it's better to use more effective soundproofing materials for the walls.
View all types of soundproof materials you can explore in our catalog.
The SoundGuard box is designed to prevent noise from penetrating through electrical outlets and switches.
Wall soundproofing
The problem of sound insulation is now becoming more and more relevant. This is especially true for residents of large cities, where the noise level is constantly growing. Technological progress does not stand still, creating more and more new household appliances, and hence additional sources of noise. It penetrates into our housing from everywhere: from the street, from the apartments of neighbors. To solve this problem and make your home an impregnable fortress, at least for unwanted noise, you need to soundproof the walls.
The walls that enclose any room are barriers to sound waves. There are two types of walls. They are single (as a rule, monolithic: reinforced concrete, brick, stone, etc.) and double, which consist of floor slabs or sheets of materials that differ in density and structure with a small air gap between the layers. Most often, this gap is just filled with soundproofing material.
Houses that were built during the Soviet Union and the first post-Soviet years have poor soundproofing properties. So, sound insulation depends on the mass of structures. The higher it is, the better the sound insulation, respectively. However, the apartment has ready-made walls and floors, which significantly limit the increase in the mass of soundproofing material. Therefore, it is necessary to turn to various ways to increase the sound insulation of walls.
The first option is to reduce the vibrations of the barrier and the sound that is transmitted into the room. In this case, the barrier should be heavy and rigid. The thicker the monolith and the higher the frequency of sound, the better the soundproofing ability of the wall. Therefore, walls that have small holes must be carefully plastered. This will prevent sound from penetrating through the pores in the wall.
It is also possible to increase the sound insulation of walls by increasing the absorbed energy of the sound wave in the building envelope. For example, a double-walled partition consists of plates and sheets of different materials, between which there is an air cavity. If you fill it with sound-absorbing material, then much less noise will pass through such a wall. It is easier for sounds to penetrate through a homogeneous material; in a material with different textures, it is quickly lost and seems to get stuck.
It must be remembered that when carrying out any work on soundproofing, the corresponding partitions should not have acoustic holes, that is, areas where soundproofing is significantly lower. To prevent this from happening, the materials must overlap the joints of the adjacent parts of the building (wall - wall, wall - floor, ceiling - wall). It is advisable to install sound-absorbing materials on the side of the noise source - this is the most effective. If possible, it is better to make a soundproof barrier double-walled.
Soundproofing the walls in an apartment is a rather complicated and painstaking work. Its success depends on how competently you select the material, how you will use it, whether the soundproof structure is designed correctly, etc. In any case, if you want to soundproof your apartment, start from the walls - it is through them that the most noise penetrates.
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SoundGuard is a real soundproofing product on the market in Russia. Our material is created using advanced German technologies. Soundproof panels SoundGuard - 100% environmentally friendly product, the creation of which uses only natural materials and components.
SoundGuard panels are the main element in the installation of soundproof systems. They carry out a multiple reduction in the energy of the shock and sound waves in the entire frequency range.
A new addition to the SoundGuard range of soundproofing panels is the SoundGuard Slim panel, which is designed specifically for thin structures. The panel is designed to minimize the loss of space in the premises, the thickness of the panel is 11 mm.
PanelSoundGuardSlimis the thinnest and most economical panel on the Russian market.
The SoundGuard Premium soundproofing panel is unique in the world. Designed specifically for the most demanding noise abatement solutions. The engineers of our company have created a specialized, ten-layer, five-chamber soundproofing panel. In addition, an additional layer of SoundGuard Seal is added to help combat low sound frequencies. That's why the SoundGuard Premium panel has record-breaking sound insulation performance over a wide frequency range. Own airborne sound insulation index is 42-42 Rw.
Sound Guard soundproofing panels are highly effective and able to solve any problems in combating airborne and impact noise, as well as vibration, thanks to:
The massiveness of these panels. The most thin panel Sound Guard Slim weighs 16 kg and is 11 mm thick. Panel dimensions 1200 mm X 800 mm
Layering. The panel consists of dissimilar layers of a strong cardboard profile based on cellulose.
Elastic-viscous state and free, not interconnected, particles of the panel filler. This means thermally treated mineral quartz sand of specially selected granulation.
Benefits of SoundGuard panels:
- Proven effectiveness through laboratory testing and research, which legally allows us to use the phrase "True Soundproofing"
- Environmentally friendly product
- Compliance with all international standards
- Wide range of panel thicknesses from 11 mm to 18 mm
- Does not emit harmful substances
- Effective noise isolator and sound absorber
- Vapor permeable
- Not dusty
- Compressive strength
- Stable in properties and characteristics
- Application on all indoor surfaces
Perform professional soundproofing of walls, floors, ceilings from airborne noise on concrete, brick, wooden base, as well as on the frame. With a minimum loss in area, a high degree of insulation, additional waterproofing and readiness for finishing with any finishing material.
Objects of application.
Apartments, offices, private houses, country houses, fitness clubs, conference rooms, cafes, restaurants.
Description.
To date, a very important task in the decoration of premises is their soundproofing.
The Comfort panel is ideal for solving floor, wall and ceiling soundproofing problems. It will help isolate yourself from noisy neighbors and create a more comfortable environment in your residential or office space.
Acoustic Comfort panels can withstand even high humidity in the room, while they do not deform, do not collapse, are not subject to rotting and the formation of fungus. Soundproof panels have a high degree of rigidity.
Comfort Panels is a sandwich panel consisting of a soundproofing layer of MDVP (Soft fibreboard), heat / hydro insulating layer of XPS (Extruded polystyrene foam, foamed on carbon dioxide CO2, CFC-free technology) and a reinforced layer of fiberglass mesh and polymer-cement composition, ready for finishing with any finishing material. Panels with a layer of LSU (glass-magnesite sheet) are also produced, this panel is used for laying a soft topcoat.
Comfort panels are produced in the size of 2485 x 575 mm, 1235 x 575 mm, the shape of the edge of the panels is made "in a quarter" (overlap), thereby the panels fit snugly to each other, the advantages of this form of joint are, overlapping the possibility of noise passing through the joints of the panels .
Panel thicknesses are:
22 mm (+20 dB) sound insulation to the base.
29 mm (+28 dB) sound insulation to the base.
32 mm (+20 dB) sound insulation to the base + additional layer of thermal and waterproofing.
By applying a highly adhesive polymer-cement composition, the base of the Comfort panel is completely prepared for any finishing material, even soft finishing materials such as carpet or linoleum.
The Comfort Panel not only has sound and waterproofing properties, but is also a significant indoor insulator, 20mm XPS is enough to compare thermal insulation to 370mm masonry, 180mm wood and 270mm cellular concrete. Therefore, the Comfort panel is ideally combined with insulation.
Mounting technology.
The Comfort Panel is supplied ready for installation. The panel is fastened with polyurethane-based mounting adhesive RUSPANEL, in a zigzag way to the base of the floor, walls, ceiling, as well as gluing at the joints of the panels to each other. In addition to the adhesive composition, we recommend combining nails or self-tapping screws through the Fix sd-35 washer with mechanical fastening to the dowel, 11 fasteners per panel. Do not use compositions containing acetone, solvent. The panel is cut with any cutting tool - knife, saw, jigsaw, circular saw.
Accessories.
Polyurethane adhesive RUSPANEL
Washer Fix sd-35
Adhesive KR Universal
Waterproofing tape Jaeger
Plaster RUSPANEL
Putty RUSPANEL
Installation is carried out on a flat base, if the base is not level, you must first level it or use fastening to the frame. When carrying out the finishing, it is required to glue the “serpyanka” tape or punched paper along the joints of the panels. To use soundproofing panels in wet areas, it is required to use COMFORT 32/2 panels and treat the joints with Jaeger waterproofing tape. It is recommended to use specialized adhesives and dry mixes manufactured by RUSPANEL for the installation of panels and further finishing.
Advantages.
- High mid-frequency sound insulation
- A light weight
- Space Savings
- Factory ready for installation
- Adjustable thermal insulation layer
- Reliable Performance
- 100% ready for any finish
