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Insulation and soundproofing

Controlling sound transmission in buildings

...ing sound transmission in buildings is assessing the situation. What kind of noise is it? Noise in buildings is usually assigned to one of three classes: Airborne sound: Sound such as voices, TV or stereo sounds. The source does not strike or vibrate against the structure of the building. Structure-borne sound: Sound t...

Insulation and soundproofing

Understanding sound transmission in buildings

...sound isolation in a building is that the sound isolation between two homes is not determined only by the common wall or floor. All the other parts of the construction can transmit sound. In the diagram below, a D indicates direct sound - sound coming through the common wall or floor. An F indicates flanking sound - so...