March 12, 2008—Quiet Solution, a market and technology leader in soundproof drywall, announced that its revolutionary QuietHome sound-damped floor/ceiling assembly has been awarded UL assembly number L591. This makes it immediately usable in a wide range of commercial and residential applications requiring stringent fire ratings, such as multi-family construction and high-end single family homes wanting high performance soundproofing solutions, the company said.
The QuietHome assembly delivers superb noise reduction, particularly the challenging “high heel footfall noise,” with results 20-30db better than conventional assemblies, the company says. Overall, these new assemblies can reduce impact noise by half, and airborne noise by two-thirds, says Quiet Solution.
By eliminating the use of the poured gypsum concrete that is used in conventional solutions, the QuietHome assembly reduces mold risk, schedule risk, and the likelihood of acoustic short-circuits. The QuietHome assembly is also half the weight, allowing for less material, and simpler, less expensive structural engineering.
QuietRock and Quiet Wood-based assemblies may also be eligible for LEED points, as LEED recognizes the importance of reduced use of materials and embodied energy, as well as of good acoustics.
Quiet Solution, a division of Serious Materials, pioneered the soundproof drywall category in 2002, and it has held a leadership position every year since, with over 90% of product sales and more than 30,000 projects. For further details, visit the QuietSolution Web site.
