Soundproof a Wall To Regulation E Standard

Where common parts exist such as a hallway or a stairwell there is a requirement soundproof existing walls.

On this page we offer a simple solution that can be used to soundproof an existing solid wall such as a brick stairwell or exiting brick party wall. Here the sounds testing requirement is often not so clear cut as common parts are not tested and existing party walls to existing neighbours are often not tested. However an attempt at improvement is necessary.

Performance Data Key

As with all our systems we try and indicate what typical performance you are likely to achieve with a system. In the case of upgrading an existing wall it is difficult to predict the performance of the wall as it is often pre-existing and of unknown performance. The product will improve the performance of the wall by around 15db Rw or 10db Rw + Ctr.

Upgrade Solution – SM20 Rubber panels

Where you are required to improve an existing wall. For example between two properties or from a converted flat onto the stair well this is a cost effective efficient solution.

This solution is a stick on solution added with adhesive to an existing plastered or plasterboard wall.

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Plastered wall

Sound Insulation Performance Data

	Rw + Ctr Airbourne Sound	Dntw + Ctr Airbourne Sound
New build	-	45 dB minimum
Refurbishment		43 dB minimum
Typical Single Skin Brick wall	-	40dB (estimated)*
Typical Single Skin Block Wall	-	36dB (estimated)*
Brick wall+ SM20	49 dB	47-49 dB (estimated)*
Block Wall+ SM20	45 dB	44-46 dB (estimated)*

* Our estimated figures are derived from in the field experience of how systems perform. Many factors affect performance. Accuracy of fitting and flanking transmission issue being the most important