Soundblocker - Installation Guide

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Lay-in Grid - Mineral Fibre Tile
Lay-in Grid - Perforated Metal Tile
Ceiling Grid Specification
Perforated Spring Tee Tile
Open Cell and Linear Plank Ceilings

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Soundblockers being installed on the back of a ceiling

Soundblocker tiles being installed on the back of a ceiling

Soundblocker is ideal for installation in both lay-in-grid and metal tray ceiling systems. They are installed with the tile in one quick economical operation, and allow easy removal of the tile for access.

Lay-in-Grid System

INSTALLED WITH A MINERAL FIBRE TILE

Soundblocker tiles are placed onto the back of the ceiling tiles with the foam facing upwards. The foam compresses against the grid forming an acoustic seal. They are easily removed with the tile for access and, when replaced, the acoustic seal is automatically reformed.

INSTALLED WITH A PERFORATED METAL TILE

Soundblocker tiles are placed within the rebate of the tiles with the foam facing downwards.

Soundblocker in a perforated metal tile with the foam facing downwards.

Alternatively, if there is a mineral wool pad in the rebate the Soundblocker tiles are placed on top of the pad, in the standard way with the foam facing upwards.

Lay in grid system with a metal tile, installed with a mineral wool pad. The Soundblocker is placed on top of the pad.

Ceiling Grid Specification

Ceilings that have yet to be installed
Using a conventional lay in grid system, main tees should be installed at 600mm centres and suspended down their length at 1200mm centres. This installation will accommodate all Soundblocker ranges up to and including the Soundblocker Confidentiality range, when basic mineral fibre ceiling tiles are used. If heavier ceiling tiles or the Entertainment Range of Soundblockers (25kg/m2) are used, the suspension centres must be reduced to 900mm along the length of the tee. SRS recommend that the manufacturer of the suspended ceiling grid be consulted before installing Soundblocker to ensure that the additional weight can be safely accommodated. The following diagram is offered as general guidance only:

Soundblocker - Suspended Ceiling Specification

Ceilings that are already in-situ

Where Soundblocker is to be installed into an existing ceiling and the main tees are at 1200mm centres:

The centres of the hangers on the main tees must be reduced to a maximum of 900mm centres.
All the 1200mm cross tees should be suspended.

Perforated Spring Tee Tile

When there is a mineral wool pad in the tile, the Soundblocker is placed on top of the pad with the foam facing upwards.

Soundblocker in a spring tee tile. Positioned on top of a Mineral Wool Pad, with the foam facing upwards.

When there is no pad in the tile, the Soundblocker is placed in the tile with the foam facing downwards.

Soundblocker in a perforated spring tee tile, with foam facing downwards

Soundblocker in a perforated spring tee tile, with foam facing downwards.

For non perforated tiles, the Soundblocker should be placed in the tiles with the foam facing upwards.

When ordering for all metal type tiles, it must be made clear which method of installation is required, as the size of the Soundblocker will vary. Most spring tee systems will support Soundblocker Office and Classroom Range , however, should the Soundblocker Confidentiality range or Entertainment range be required it must be confirmed that the system will support the weight.

Open Cell and Linear Plank Ceiling

When used with this type of ceiling Soundblocker tiles can be reversed so the foam is on the underside or alternatively a black tissue can be applied to the plain side of the board and they are installed in the standard way. Either method, they are unseen when viewed through the ceiling.

Note: With certain types of these ceilings, care should be taken with the weight of the Soundblocker tiles and accessories if they are resting directly onto or supported by the panels.

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