soundproofing:
High Density Soundproofing Mats
overview
A thin, effective mineral loaded soundproofing mat designed to block and reduce airborne noise transmission through stud partitions, timber joisted floors and ceilings.
testimonial
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Just wanted to say a big thank you to you. Last week we bought some Soundproofing Mat as this was the only practical system we could employ on our flooring it’s worked a treat, it’s muffled it to such an extent that we can now at least live in our home again. Thanks for your advice and excellent product."
John Robinson
description.
Please note: SBM5 is a very heavy product and larger orders may require help with offloading! They are usually supplied three mats to a roll so two people should lift them.
SBM5 is a heavy layer mineral loaded soundproofing mat nominally 2mm thick with excellent sound blocking qualities and will give significant sound reduction through lightweight structures when used as a sound barrier.
It is equal to lead of the same mass in effectiveness and acts as a thin de-coupling sound blocker in stud walls and timber floors. Biggest sound insulation improvements can be achieved when it is used as one layer sandwiched between two sheets of plasterboard on lightweight structures.
One layer of SBM5 has an
insulation value of 24dB
Two
layers has an insulation value of
29dB
Three
layers has an insulation value of 32dB
The above values are calculated when the sound proofing mat is hung as a curtain. It does not mean this will increase a structure by the same degree of sound proofing but simply proves that the mats are a highly efficient method of improving the sound insulation of stud walls, floors and ceilings.
Normally, a 3dB improvement is equal to a 50% loss in the volume of noise depending on where you are standing!!
Use on Walls
If you are suffering from a small amount of noise, omitting loud music and bass, you may wish to look at our M20AD thin solution wall panels instead of the mats.
With louder noise such as music at high volumes, we recommend using the soundproofing mats with our resilient bars system. The soundproofing mat is sandwiched between two layers of acoustic plasterboard which in turn are screwed to the bars.
Please click HERE to see the system. Alternatively you can glue the SBM5 soundproofing mats directly to an exisiting stud wall using our Special Spray Adhesive before adding more acoustic plasterboard. The additional acoustic plasterboard should be fixed immediately to hold the SBM5 securely in place and will help reduce the noise by acting as a decoupler. For better results you would use one of the systems described under either the Soundproofing Wall Products or Soundproofing Ceiling Products.
Normally fixed to original panels of metal, wood and plasterboard etc, this acoustic mat is a ‘deadsheet’ that is particularly effective at improving the sound insulation value of timber floors and stud partitions.
Use on Floors
First ensure the floorboards are securely screwed to the floor so as not to squeak when walked over. Then use our Acoustic Sealant and fill in the joints between the floorboards and around the edge of the room making the floor is as airtight as possible. Then using our Special Spray Adhesive glue three layers of soundproofing mat to the timber floor. This will dramatically reduce airborne noise penetrating the floor from below or any airborne noise you create being transmitted to below but will not significantly reduce any footfall or impact noise.
PLEASE NOTE !! OUR SPECIAL AEROSOL ADHESIVE IS A CONTACT ADHESIVE. ONCE THE PRODUCT IS OFFERED UP TO THE SURFACE AND STUCK IT CANNOT BE EASILY RE POSITIONED.
Because SBM5 is produced from recycled manufacturing materials, there may sometimes be a ‘rubbery’ smell when the product is first unpacked. Usually any smell will dissipate within a few days but as a precaution, we advise a thin layer of polythene is laid over the insulation before the final floor covering is installed to seal in any smells.
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