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Understanding Sound Control Basics

If you live in a condo or have stayed in a multi-story hotel, you have probably been disturbed by the sounds of your upstairs neighbors as if they were doing their rapid step aerobics with wooden stockings. You must be asking yourself, "Why can I always hear them when they turn?" The sound is transferred by the floor/ceiling assembly for various reasons.

When referencing sound transmission through the floor or ceiling, there are two classes of noise, the sound transmission class (STC) and the impact isolation class (IIC). STC refers to aerial sounds such as voice, laughter, and music. IIC refers to impact noise caused by shocks or vibrations such as moving furniture, a person walking or running, or an object falling to the ground.

The number one complaint in multi-family stacked housing units and hotels is the sound transmission. The standards and expectations of owners and tenants are gradually increasing, but now you can be proactive! Adding Arcosa underlayments to your project can increase the STC rating as well as the fire rating. The inclusion of sound mats in the design will increase the IIC rating.

In today's market, sound control is a major factor in the success of your project. Whether in a commercial, multi-family, or single-family application, voice control is important for people living in the location. Because of this, builders and developers want solutions that provide better performance without breaking the budget. Arcosa's wide range of construction products, including AccuCrete® floor underlayments, and AccuQuiet® sound control mats, provide budget-conscious solutions without sacrificing quality.

AccuQuiet® is an ultra-low compression sound damping solution and has a future in acoustic engineering. Arcosa's Ultra-Low Compression Mat features new technology that separates vibrations on rigid platforms.

AccuQuiet® sound control systems are important components in floor-sealing assemblies that are designed to achieve superior acoustic performance. AccuQuiet® offers three types of systems to solve various acoustic problems by improving the IIC and STC ratings of floor-sealing assemblies. The AccuQuiet® sound control system provides a cost-effective noise reduction solution for new or refurbished construction.

It is important to understand that the IIC and STC tests are not for individual components of the floor assembly, but for the entire floor/roof structure, from the floor covering material in the upper unit all the way to the ceiling. Unit huh. Below.

Pour It On is a locally owned and operated company that provides excellent floor underlayment, floor leveling services, and sound control solutions throughout the GTA and most of southern Ontario. We use Arcosa Specialty Materials AccuQuiet® Sound Mats in conjunction with AccuCrete® floor underlayments to achieve sound reduction solutions for multi-family construction, hotel, and commercial projects.

For additional information about sound test ratings, please contact us at 647.687.6457 or email info@pouriton.ca.

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Why, and where, is a poured underlayment used?

Pore ​​underlayments are ideal for all types of wood frames and concrete construction. Typical applications include multi-family, commercial and renovation projects, and are approved for one and two-hour ULC fire ratings on wood and pre-cast concrete floor / roof assemblies.

For floor leveling, often under construction projects are used, especially in construction projects where precast planks are used in the structure. Complete leveling and surfacing is usually required before installing any finished flooring items such as tile, laminate or hardwood. They are also used for leveling uneven casts in concrete concrete as well as wood floors and will increase fire resistance in multi-family buildings, contributing to sound ratings. They enhance sound attenuation by eliminating squeaky floors and nail pops from hardening floors, sealing rooms to reduce potential sound leaks, and reducing sound transmission from its mass. In single-family dwellings, the inserted underlayment is often used as a thermal mass for radiant heat applications in the floor.

Underlayment's can be quickly established with specialized equipment operated by licensed applicants. They provide a smooth, dense surface designed to achieve a wide variety of floor coverings, and their quick installation and rapid drying time can keep fast track construction at set times. Fast-setting characteristics mean they can withstand foot traffic within a few hours after installation and return to light business traffic the next day.

With a dry density of about 115 pounds. Per cubic foot, AccuCrete® is ideal for renovation and new construction projects. AccuCrete® underlayments offer a range of compressive strengths to fit any project specs up to 4000 psi. Offering high compressive strength, the AccuLevel® products are premium polymer-modified self-leveling underlayments, which boast a unique formulation with distinctive performance characteristics. They provide a dense, smooth, high compressive strength substrate with compressive strength of up to 6000 psi.

Pour It is a locally owned and operated company that provides excellent flooring foundation and floor leveling services in the majority of the GTA and Southern Ontario. We use Arcosa Specialty Materials AccuCrete® and AccuLevel® products for overhead projects.

For additional information, pricing, and installation, contact us by adding it only by calling 647.687.6457 or emailing info@pouriton.ca.

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Advantages of Self-Levelling Concrete

Self-levelling concrete offers many advantages, including a fresh look consisting of levelled surfaces. If the concrete you currently have is uneven, cracked or has varying elevations, then you're in need of repair and resurfacing; self-levelling concrete is that the answer. This solution creates smooth and flat surfaces with high compressive strengths and is polymer-modified cement that doesn’t require large volumes of water for placement. When poured, it's in liquid form and a gauging tool spreads it in situ . Not only can it's installed on top of concrete but on top of ceramic tile, wood, and plywood also . As long as you've got a non-flexible surface, self-levelling concrete are often installed. Of the various advantages that this technology offers a discount in labour hours and significant savings when it involves cost are a number of the most ones. If you’re trying to find structural integrity and don’t want something that takes an extended time to cure and install, then self-levelling concrete is that the ideal solution for both residential and commercial establishments. they're going to both benefit by making use of this technology which will provide long-lasting floors during a short amount of your time .

For more information regarding self-levelling cement or concrete contact, Pour It On! They can answer all of your questions and help with your next project.

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How To Soundproof A Floor Against Noisy Neighbors

After an extended and stressful day at work, all you would like is to return home to peace and quiet, which is impossible once you have noisy neighbors. If you can’t seem to enjoy any quiet time while you’re within the comfort of your house , it's going to be time to soundproof your floors in order that you don’t need to affect noisy neighbors any more .

In order to put in the simplest soundproofing for your floor, you want to first determine the sort of noise you’re trying to dam out, whether it’s impact or airborne in order that you'll proceed accordingly. Airborne noise refers to televisions, music and voices, whereas impact noise refers to footsteps and therefore the traveling of furniture, for instance . Next, you’ll need to find out where precisely the noise is coming from, as this too will make an enormous difference.

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