Sound Control Wall Systems

Sound Isolation Wall Clip

Effective sound control at low installed cost featuring a low profile design and error free installation. Kinetics Model IsoMax delivers the best performance for the fewest dollars spent to build noise control walls.

Product:

Model IsoMax Sound Isolation Clip

Wall Sway Braces

Where double-wall assemblies are used for high levels of sound control, it is often necessary to brace one wall against the other. Rigid bracing transmits sound through structural vibration and reduces performance. Kinetics manufactures a variety of resilient sway braces that provide the necessary intermediate wall support without the transmission of sound.

Products:

Model KWSB2 Anti-Buckling Resilient Partition Brace

Model CAB Neoprene Sway Brace

Model PSB Sway Brace

Wall Base and Top Isolation

Sound energy on a wall will also propagate vertically into the floor and ceiling where it is rigidly attached. In noise-critical applications, wall isolation material supporting the base of the wall and resilient restraint brackets at the top of the wall will minimize these flanking paths for sound.

Products:

Model Wallmat Resilient Partition Isolation Pad

Model KSM Partition Mounts

Model NAF-10, PC-10, NAFP-10 Studwall, Masonry Underlayment

Model IPRB Isolation Restraint Brackets

Model IsoBacker Acoustical Fire Rated Outlet Backer Pad

Sound Test Data

Sound Control Wall Systems

Why isolate a wall?

Wall systems can be designed in a variety of ways to achieve higher STC, Sound Transmission Class, ratings. Double-wall construction provides total acoustical separation of the two walls with an air space which is typically filled with sound-absorbing insulation. This is very effective but takes additional floor space and is more costly than single-wall construction. Staggered stud walls are a compromise between double-wall and single-wall construction because the vertical studs share a base plate and top plate which transmit sound. Resilient isolation elements can create the acoustical break necessary for high performance in a single-wall assembly.

The question for the designer is often, "What fits my criteria for sound control and fire ratings while staying within the budget?" Also, is the wall assembly contractor friendly so actual installed performance meets sound control expectations.