The Sound of Silence on Steel Framing
About the Provider
Quiet® products reduce sound and vibration in a multitude of applications by utilizing modern chemistries, techniques and a Silicon Valley approach to building science. QuietRock, the original sound-reducing drywall panel and the complete line of Quiet accessory products became part of the PABCO® Gypsum family in August 2013.
With over 40 U.S. and foreign patents and patent applications, QuietRock achieves high sound attenuation and fire-resistance in one product using less space, less material and less labor than conventional alternatives. Its advanced development team and a broad network of distributors and contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada contribute to thousands of QuietRock projects worldwide.
Learning Objectives:
- The various sounds and noises in life that impact the health and welfare of humans
- Review of sound transmission class ratings to better determine acceptable levels of noise and examine common techniques used to isolate noise
- Detail various options for designing partitions, why those details matter in achieving desired results and how to communicate those options clearly in the designs
- Benefits of incorporating constrained layer damped gypsum panels to enhance performance
- Flanking and simple design driven mitigation technique
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Design Category:
(13) Special Construction
