To view different wall assemblies click on each point below that may apply to your project.
Stc rated wall panels.
Structurally decoupling the gypsum wallboard panels from each other using resilient channel a staggered stud assembly or a double stud wall can yield an stc as high as 63 or more other materials such as mass loaded vinyl mlv soundproof gypsum wallboard or liquid applied dampening compound may also improve stc ratings.
Staggered or double stud walls are higher rated than single stud walls.
White powder coat paint.
When soundproofing rooms the stc of your doors windows need to be equal to or greater than the stc of your walls in order to maximize the rating.
Outside the us the sound reduction index sri iso index is used.
Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project.
Modernfold acousti seal operable partitions are used in number of different applications with panel heights to 30 feet and sound ratings to 52 stc.
Insulation will noticeably improve the stc rating of an assembly.
Sound transmission class or stc is an integer rating of how well a building partition attenuates airborne sound.
Stc rated wall assemblies.
Lab tests are performed at nvlap certified laboratories in accordance with astm e90 and astm e492.
Metal stud walls perform better than wood stud walls.
16 gauge crs 1 wide frame and door is 20 gauge crs finish.
Below please find stc rated wall assemblies based on our acoustic lab tests and insul models.
These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
Heavy duty continuous hinge latch lock.
Structurally decoupling drywall panels from each other using steel studs a staggered stud wall double wall stud or resilient channels can produce an stc rating as high as 63 for a double stud.
Rated to stc 47 for sound rated walls to help you meet noise containment and sound transmission blocking requirements.