Domestic Soundproofing
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Introduction to Building Acoustics
Building acoustics can be a very complex subject. However, if you're a resident with noise problems, you're unlikely to be interested in the fine detail and the confusing terminology associated with building acoustics. Instead, you'll be thinking in terms of apparent loudness and ...
Noise Coming Through Walls
Fortunately, there is a solution to noise coming through walls. At SRS, we can fit an independent wall lining of our acoustic building board, Maxiboard. You can then decorate this, just as you would plasterboard, to match your existing room. Maxiboard is a highly effective solution for noise ...
Noise Coming Through Floors and Ceilings - Ceiling Treatment - Removed or Retained
Ceiling Treatment - Ceiling Removed
Products: Maxiboard; SRS Gripfix; SRS Acoustic Sealant; Maxi Resilient Bars; 100mm Mineral Fibre Slab; Maxi HP Screws; 70 x 5mm Self Drilling Screws.
Tools: Tape Measure; ...
Noise Coming Through Foors and Ceilings - Floor Treatment
Floor Treatment
Products: Acoustilay 15, 8 or 3; Acoustilay Perimeter Strips; Acoustilay MDF; Acoustilay Adhesive.
Tools: Circular saw / Jigsaw /Trimming Knife; Tape Measure; Electric Drill / Screwdriver.
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With Carpet & ...
Noise Coming Through Central Heating Boilers, Pumps, Pipes and Motors
You can reduce the amount of noise that escapes by creating an enclosure around the pump, pipe, motor or boiler and lining it with SoundStop. The foam component of SoundStop provides a level of sound absorption within the enclosure, while the lead core of the product provides resistance to the ...
Noise Coming Through Washing Machines
Washing machines can be isolated from the floor by seating them on a pad of Acoustilay 3 with a 9mm thick board of ply glued on top. The same method can be used for other noisy items, even treadmills! ...
Noise Coming Through Toilets and Bathrooms
Ideally pipe runs should be boxed in, for which Maxiboard could be used, and lined internally with an absorber, such as Coustifoam. If this is not possible, you may achieve a level of success from forming the Soundstop product around the offending pipe ...
Noise Coming Through Closing Doors, Cupboards and Drawers
These can cause noise problems for you and your neighbours. Proprietary solutions are now available from most DIY Supermarket chains.
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Installation Guides for the Full Range of SRS Domestic Soundproofing Products
Sound insulation products for floors
Sound insulation products for walls
Sound insulation products for ceilings
These pages should be consulted prior to commencing any installation as the notes in this section of the website are only intended as a guide.
SRS uses a small ...
Benefits of using SRS
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