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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).

  • Fix timber battens to ceiling via mechanical bolt fixings.

  • Fill cavity with 50mm 60kg mineral wool insulation.

  • Fix clip and furring channels at 400mm centers across ceiling joists.

  • Fix first layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.

  • Seal all gaps with acoustic sealant

  • Adhere Tecsound membrane over entirety of boarded area.

  • Fix second layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.

  • Plaster finish (if requested).

  • 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).

  • Fill cavity with 100mm 60kg mineral wool insulation.

  • Fix clip and furring channels at 400mm centers across ceiling joists.

  • Fix first layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.

  • Seal all gaps with acoustic sealant

  • Adhere Tecsound membrane over entirety of boarded area.

  • Fix second layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.

  • Plaster finish (if requested).

  • 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)

  • Fill cavity with 100mm 60kg mineral wool insulation.

  • Fix clip and furring channels at 400mm centers across ceiling joists.

  • Fix first layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.

  • Seal all gaps with acoustic sealant

  • Adhere Tecsound membrane over entirety of boarded area.

  • Fix second layer of 15mm SoundBloc plasterboard to furring channels.

  • Plaster finish (if requested).

  • 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

Please call if you require any assistance with your soundproofing project.

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