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How Does Acoustic Insulation Work?
Read: “How to Soundproof a Wall” for installation tips and advice
Types of Acoustic Insulation Available
Here at Armstrong Cheshire, we stock a wide range of acoustic insulation- ranging from acoustic insulation roll from Knauf, to Acoustic Foam from Soudal. Each form of acoustic insulation has a different environment that it best suits in reducing sound transmission. Acoustic plasterboard is more rigid and can be used as a firm structure, whereas an acoustic foam or fabric is often used to fill in air gaps or between pre-existing internal walls, structures and joists. Below are some examples of types of acoustic insulation:- Acoustic Foam
- Acoustic Fabric Panel
- Acoustic Fabric
- Acoustic Cotton Batts
- Acoustic Mineral Wool
- Bitumen Damping Sheets
- Acoustic Plasterboard
- Acoustic Floor Underlayment
Get in touch with our expert team for advice on the type of acoustic insulation that best suits your project.
Benefits of Acoustic Insulation Board
Acoustic insulation is perfect if you are looking to soundproof a room! With its many benefits, we have a strong argument as to why this is the best type of insulation for creating a quiet room or an area where peace and quiet is desperately needed.- Adds value to a home or property. Acoustic insulation and soundproofing is an attractive addition for any home to have, especially when it comes to valuation and selling a property. In many cases, it is more beneficial to a home on a busy street or in a neighbourhood and can easily create a return on investment.
- Providing additional privacy. The biggest advantage of sound insulation is the privacy factor. Whether you want to block out surrounding noise or reduce the noise leaking from your home, acoustic insulation can be an additional sound barrier. Acoustic insulation boards are also ideal for those looking to install a home cinema.
- It does more than absorb sound. Acoustic insulation does more than just reduce sound. It also acts as a regular level of insulation that can be used to improve the energy efficiency of your home and reduce heat transfer which can lead to heat loss.
Other Insulation Types Available at Armstrong Cheshire
At Armstrong Cheshire we are a leading supplier of timber and building materials including a range of insulation products. If acoustic insulation is only needed in one room of the house, but PIR insulation is needed elsewhere, or the focus will be on loft insulation, we have the products to help!With express shipping on many products across our site and nationwide delivery (to the UK mainland), we strive to deliver all of our products quickly, safely and within your desired time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Soundproofing limits the amount of unwanted noise that enters a building, while acoustic insulation deals with the way sound behaves once it is inside. Remember it as soundproofing limits what comes in, and acoustic controls what happens once it’s inside.
It is recommended that acoustic insulation materials should have a minimum thickness of 50mm for stud wall applications. Any additional thickness will offer better levels of sound vibrations control but remember doubling the thickness of sound insulation will not double the levels of soundproofing within a building.
Regular thermal insulation can act as a sound barrier, as well as a thermal conductivity layer, but acoustic insulation is much better due to a high level of sound absorption. Standard insulation offers a soft place for sound waves to land while acoustic insulation reflects and bounces sound waves away from the wall.