Timber is an excellent sound conductor
All musicians
know this, especially those playing wooden instruments.
Often, however, builders commissioning a timber house neglect sound insulation
because they consider it unnecessary and perhaps expensive. Becoming aware of
the issue of acoustics always comes too late. When the client realises that
noise from the street, from upstairs neighbours and from the stairwell is a
constant accompaniment, the damage is done.
Just because acoustic comfort is one of the most neglected details, but in the end also one of the most relevant, Rothoblaas decided to put a new thematic catalogue on the market. "SOUNDPROOFING SOLUTIONS" is a 150-page in-depth look at sound propagation, types of noise and the right products to drastically reduce it. The solutions presented are different depending on the type of construction material (timber, steel, masonry), load and height.
Soundproofing: a multidisciplinary and certified approach
Sound insulation
in timber constructions is complex.
This is the reason why Rothoblaas has invested significantly in research and
development. The products in the new "SOUNDPROOFING SOLUTIONS"
catalogue have undergone hundreds of tests and studies in cooperation with
prestigious institutions (ETH Zurich, Institute of Structural Engineering &
Swiss Timber Solutions AG, Universities of Bologna, Graz and Innsbruck).
The result? A selection of products that provide different acoustic performance
depending on the context and have also been tested for fire and moisture
resistance.
Source: https://issuu.com/rothoblaas/docs/soundproofing-solutions-en?mode=embed
