Timber Joist – Part E Ceiling Soundproofing
Verified by manufacturer 6 months ago
An acoustic ceiling soundproofing system.
Application
Suitable for new builds or existing structure conversions.
Description
An acoustic floor/ceiling partition, designed to pass the soundproofing requirements for Part E of Building Regulations. The system combines a MuteClip isolated ceiling solution, dense acoustic mineral wool insulation and an impact-reducing underlay for the floor above.
System components:
- MuteClip® Isolation Clips.
- MuteClip® Channel.
- Rockwool Acoustic Mineral Wool RW3 60 kg/m³.
- Soundproof Plasterboard 15 mm.
- MuteMat® OSF 750-10 – Soundproofing Underlay.
Features and benefits:
- Compliant with Part E Building Regulations (England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) and Building Standards Technical Handbook 2017 for Scotland for airborne and impact transmission.
- Easy to install.
- MuteMat OSF 750-10 can accept most final floor finishes direct.
- 98 mm thickness (plus joist depth).
- 55 dB (DnT,w + Ctr) rating for airborne sound (where a higher number is desired).
- 48 dB (L’nT,w) rating for impact sound (where the lower the number the better).
General information
Color | Blue |
Material | Plasterboard Mineral wool Metal |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke Manufacturer guidanceSoundproof Plasterboard 15 mm. |
Width | Bespoke Manufacturer guidanceSoundproof Plasterboard 15 mm. |
Height | Bespoke Manufacturer guidanceSoundproof Plasterboard 15 mm. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | K11/275 Acoustic separating floor system K11/27 Acoustic separating floor system |
Specification data - Gypsum board suspended ceiling systems
Suspension grid | MuteClip® Channels on MuteClip® Isolation Clips. |
Suspension grid fasteners | 5 x 60 mm wood screws. |
Insulation | Rockwool Acoustic Mineral Wool RW3 60 kg/m³.Guidance for specification option: Insert thickness requirements. The manufacturer recommends filling the cavity to close to 70% depth using acoustic mineral wool. |
Linings | |
Inner layers | Soundproof Plasterboard 15 mm.Soundproof Plasterboard 15 mm plus a layer of Tecsound SY70. |
Face layer | Soundproof Plasterboard 15 mm. |
Fasteners | First plasterboard to channel: 32 mm fine thread plasterboard screw; Second plasterboard to channel: 50 mm fine thread plasterboard screw. |
Finish | Tape and joint.Skim plaster finish. |
System accessories | Acoustic sealant. |
Acoustic underlay | MuteMat® OSF 750-10 – Soundproofing Underlay. |
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.
Find out more about the NBS BIM Object Standard.
| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |