Your Soundproofing System Calculator
Key Benefits
- Maximum performance option for loud airborne noise
- Suitable for both stud walls and brick walls
- Resilient clip and channel design for improved isolation
- Calculator provides a quick material estimate
- Includes a 5% waste allowance in the calculated quantities
- Can be used where direct-bonded systems are not sufficient
Important Notes
- This system is suitable for both stud and brick walls, but installation method and fixings will vary depending on the surface
- It is intended primarily for airborne sound reduction
- Fixings are not included or supplied by us
- Sealant quantities are an approximation only and should be treated as a guide
- The calculator is provided as a guide only, and final quantities should always be checked before ordering
- This system is more advanced than our Essential and Plus wall systems and is recommended for those with more advanced DIY / construction experience
- Electrical sockets and switches should only be removed and reinstated by a qualified electrician
Fixings Required
- MuteClip direct to wall – Hammer Fix Plug & Screw
- MuteClip to stud frame – 5mm x 60mm Wood Screw
- 1st plasterboard layer to channel – 32mm Fine Thread Drywall Screw
- 2nd plasterboard layer to channel – 50mm Fine Thread Drywall Screw
- MuteClip Channel overlap – 20mm Steel Self-Tapping Screw
Installation Summary
Installation involves:
- Preparing the existing wall and ensuring it is sound and free from defects
- Marking out and fixing MuteClips in the correct positions for your wall type
- Fitting MuteClip Channel horizontally into the clips (including correct overlap where required)
- Installing the first layer of 15mm Acoustic Plasterboard, leaving a small perimeter gap
- Sealing the perimeter with AC95 Acoustic Sealant
- Bonding the 10kg MLV to the plasterboard using contact adhesive and taping joints
- Installing the second layer of 15mm Acoustic Plasterboard, staggering joints where possible
- Sealing the perimeter again with AC95 Acoustic Sealant before finishing
- The completed wall can then be skimmed or tape and jointed ready for decoration.
For a more detailed installation guide click here.
Calculator Disclaimer
This calculator is intended as a guide only. Advanced Acoustics will not be held responsible for any decisions made as a result of using this calculator.