- Add structural integrity to isolated partition
- Ensure quiet space performs as designed
- Prevent wall buckling during seismic event
Sometimes overlooked in otherwise proper acoustic
design, isolated wall braces play an important role in maintaining
quiet spaces. Often used in conjunction with other
noise control materials on the top and/or bottom of an
isolated partition, these supports provide bracing for an
isolated double- stud or masonry wall without creating a
transmission path for noise and vibration.
Isolated wall braces should be employed whenever a
secondary wall is used for improved sound control and rigid
bracing will cause unwanted noise transfer. It is important
to note that these devices do not add to the STC (Sound
Transmission Class) rating of a partition, instead they
provide structural stability without sacrificing acoustic
performance.
