Mass timber construction revolutionizes design with sustainability and aesthetic appeal, but it poses acoustical challenges. To ensure comfort in multifamily and commercial spaces, effective acoustical design is crucial. Explore strategies and floor soundproofing products that transform your building into a serene environment, making acoustical excellence a competitive advantage.
Quiet Qurl® sound mats paired with GSL gypsum underlayments offer a complete flooring solution to reduce impact and airborne noise in multi-family, hotel, and commercial buildings—ensuring comfort, meeting sound codes, and supporting UL fire ratings.
Keene Building Products’ Space Assurance simplifies noise control in multi-family construction by creating a precise gap between walls and ceilings. Read more to learn how this non-combustible, UL-listed solution eliminates the need for caulking, preventing flanking noise and ensuring quiet, code-compliant buildings.
We answer the most common questions about Noise Control such as “How do I choose a sound mat?” “How can I avoid noise complaints?” and “What is the best system to use in CLT Construction?”
In the bustling world of multi-family living, where residents share walls, floors, and ceilings, the importance of acoustic design cannot be overstated. From noisy footsteps echoing through hallways to the muffled sounds of neighboring units, unwanted noise can disrupt the peace and comfort of apartment dwellers. That’s where innovative solutions from Keene Building Products come into play, revolutionizing acoustical design in residential construction.
With the changing times and changing homes, noise control and moisture management continue to be two of the most important qualities in construction. Each of these can be attributed to the current way that homes are constructed as well as the desires of homeowners.
Keene’s Muffling Technology (MT) enhances sound mat performance by adding 3-5 IIC points without increasing thickness or weight, improving acoustic control while saving costs. This innovative solution maintains a slim profile and eliminates the need for extra gypsum concrete or wire reinforcement, making it an efficient and economical choice for lasting sound control.