As acoustic specialists Isover are well positioned to help house builders and contractors construct partition walls that create better living environments and enable home owners to enjoy their homes to the full. Building beyond the acoustic building regulations creates homes with superior build quality that exceed customer expectations.
* details use Resilient Bars to isolate the plasterboard
Building Regulations
| Country | Building Regulation | New Dwelling Requirement | Renovation Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | Part E | 40 dB Rw | 40 dB Rw |
| Wales | Part E | 40 dB Rw | 40 dB Rw |
| Scotland | Section 5 | 40 dB Rw | 40 dB Rw |
Isover Solutions
| Internal partition | Partition thickness (mm) | Stud (mm) | Acoustic performance dB (Rw) | Insulation within stud | Layers of board lining | Board lining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Stud | 88 | 63 | 41 | APR 1200 65mm | 1 | 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard |
| Timber Stud | 93 | 63 | 44 | APR 1200 50mm | 1 | 15mm Gyproc WallBoard |
| Timber Stud | 141 | 75 | 56* | APR 1200 50mm | 2 | 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc |
| Timber Stud | 157 | 75 | 59* | APR 1200 50mm | 2 | 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc |
