Structurally decoupling drywall panels from each other using steel studs a staggered stud wall double wall stud or resilient channels can produce an stc rating as high as 63 for a double stud.
Stc rated wall panels.
16 gauge crs 1 wide frame and door is 20 gauge crs finish.
Modernfold acousti seal operable partitions are used in number of different applications with panel heights to 30 feet and sound ratings to 52 stc.
Sound transmission class stc is an integer rating of how well a building partition attenuates airborne sound in the usa it is widely used to rate interior partitions ceilings and floors doors windows and exterior wall configurations see astm international classification e413 and e90.
Lab tests are performed at nvlap certified laboratories in accordance with astm e90 and astm e492.
Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project.
Rated to stc 47 for sound rated walls to help you meet noise containment and sound transmission blocking requirements.
In the us it is widely used to rate interior partitions ceilings floors doors windows and exterior wall configurations.
Below please find stc rated wall assemblies based on our acoustic lab tests and insul models.
These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies.
To view different wall assemblies click on each point below that may apply to your project.
When soundproofing rooms the stc of your doors windows need to be equal to or greater than the stc of your walls in order to maximize the rating.
Sound transmission class or stc is an integer rating of how well a building partition attenuates airborne sound.
Jl industries introduces the first stc rated access panel on the market.
Structurally decoupling the gypsum wallboard panels from each other using resilient channel a staggered stud assembly or a double stud wall can yield an stc as high as 63 or more other materials such as mass loaded vinyl mlv soundproof gypsum wallboard or liquid applied dampening compound may also improve stc ratings.
Outside the us the sound reduction index sri iso index is used.
Staggered or double stud walls are higher rated than single stud walls.
Stc rated wall assemblies.
Heavy duty continuous hinge latch lock.