Sound insulation of the ceiling in a modern apartment with your own hands, we choose a rational way
The carefully thought-out interior of the apartment, complemented by the latest designer furniture and equipped with high-quality technological innovations, is only at first glance considered to be a guarantee of a beautiful and peaceful life. But every resident of even the most stylish apartment, equipped in accordance with all the principles of design, sooner or later will think about the need for sound insulation, if noise will constantly accompany his stay in the apartment.
Content
- Types of noise. The most common noises in a modern apartment
- Sound insulation installation as one of the necessary measures
- Modern soundproofing materials
- Sound insulation for suspended ceilings video video
- Combined soundproofing installation methods
Types of noise. The most common noises in a modern apartment
From the physical and technical point of view, it is customary to distinguish several basic types of noise that are typical of modern high-rise buildings and require an understanding of their differences in accordance with their physical origin.
1. Noises created by air currents, which are the result of vibrational movements of air waves and penetrate wall walls in the absence of high-quality sound insulation. Predispose to the occurrence of these noises, speech on elevated tones and powerful music devices;
2. Mechano-structural noise makes itself felt when performing rough mechanical actions, which are drilling a surface or the sound of a falling object. Such noises have a higher degree of audibility and penetration, since sound vibrations are reflected from a dense surface.
The latter are the most common disasters of residents of modern apartments, since today it is almost impossible to single out a certain type of house that surpasses the rest of the construction in terms of sound insulation quality. All currently existing types of residential buildings are distinguished by one common problem, the essence of which lies in the insufficient sound insulation of floors. That is why noise from neighbors living upstairs is the most common problem.
The main measure to combat the suppression of unwanted sounds is considered to be the reduction in the amplitude of sound waves propagating from above. This is achieved by arranging the soundproofing of the ceiling in the apartment.
Sound insulation installation as one of the necessary measures
How to make a soundproofing ceiling in an apartment? The materials offered by the modern market of construction accessories are very diverse.
Among them are soundproof materials of organic and inorganic origin. Mineral wool is considered a popular inorganic material for sound insulation, which has managed to positively establish itself over many years of use. The noise absorption coefficient for ceilings made with mineral wool is more than 90%, which is one of the best indicators.
But sound insulation using mineral wool material has an important and, perhaps, the only drawback, the essence of which is the significant thickness of the suspension structure, which must be equipped when installing sound insulation. On the other hand, this design is recognized as universal and can be used in combination with any kind of ceiling, whether it is suspended or suspended.
But innovators in the construction industry contribute to its rapid and lightning-fast development, which can be traced by examining the performance characteristics of the latest high-tech products manufactured in accordance with innovative developments. The basis of their high performance is the creation of an integrated sound absorption system using several soundproof materials.
Modern soundproofing materials
Today, the construction industry offers an extensive range of products for do-it-yourself ceiling sound insulation. The most common are:
1. High-quality soundproof material ISOTEX (Isoteks). The use of new panels, which are based on heat and sound insulating boards covered with foil material, will achieve high efficiency with a slight loss of height. In this case, additional sound insulation can be achieved by attaching the panels directly to the ceiling plane by means of liquid nails. A special type of panel assembly is also common, eliminating the presence of gaps and intermediate joints.
2. Installation of sound insulation using a sound-absorbing plate ISOPLAAT (Isoplaat).
The panels are made of high quality wood without the introduction of any synthetic additives. High-performance panels are designed for powerful absorption of extraneous noise of a mechanical or vibrational nature. Installation of sound insulation boards occurs without the use of secondary methods of leveling the ceiling. The main difference between plates of this type is the presence of a rough surface, which contributes to better sound absorption, and smooth, which is subsequently subject to obligatory plastering.
Sound insulation for suspended ceilings.
One of the high-tech sound insulation methods is the arrangement of a stretch ceiling. Sound insulation of a stretch ceiling in an apartment is a very good solution for high-quality sound absorption, since in this case the air gap formed between the stretch and main ceilings helps to absorb noise.
An effect similar to the level of sound absorption during the installation of suspended ceilings is difficult to achieve by installing any other method of sound insulation, and suspended ceilings in this case are no exception. This is due to the fact that in the formation of any suspended ceiling structures, whether rack or plasterboard, cladding materials with a sufficiently high stiffness are used, which contributes to the partial passage of noise.
Moreover, in accordance with the design features of the suspended ceiling, its frame is firmly connected to the main ceiling, as a result of which all structural elements are a kind of transmitters of noise from neighbors from above. On the contrary, the sound insulation of a suspended ceiling in an apartment has a different device and is caused by the attachment of all components to the walls, and not to the ceiling, as is the case with suspended structures.
New technologies are moving forward by leaps and bounds, and there are several more ways to install soundproofing systems for ceilings. Yesterday's newcomers today are boldly gaining a place on construction sites. Their essence is the arrangement of suspended ceiling systems with acoustic characteristics and sound insulation of the ceiling using drywall in combination with sound-absorbing materials, which, due to their high operational and technical properties, will ensure high-quality noise absorption.
Combined soundproofing installation methods
Last year was a transition in the development of installation and technical works and gave a powerful impetus to the rapid spread of combined installation methods.
Acoustic ceilings began to be in great demand, supplemented by a layer of mineral wool components, which are placed in the voids between the ceiling beams, resulting in a highly efficient sound-absorbing system. In terms of functionality, the installation technology is a sound-absorbing mechanism, the effectiveness of which directly depends on the noise level in the room and the thickness of the acoustic ceiling. The soundproofing of the apartment, the ceiling of which is equipped with an acoustic mechanism, is carefully monitored by innovative installation systems at any time of the day.
