Soundproofing With Mass Loaded Vinyl Barrier


 

Acoustical Mass loaded vinyl Barrier is a specialty developed mass layer product offering superior soundproofing. Mass/damper sheet offers STC Ratings up to 32, It is a low cost material used for a variety of marine and land based room soundproofing. The drawings below MLV  installed as a suspended mass  barrier. This typical application would improve transmission loss between adjoining room spaces. The combination of the damping and stiffness properties of MLV gives it excellent performance as a combined mass layer and damper when applied to partition panels and lightweight structural bulkheads, reducing room transmission of both airborne and structure Borne noise attenuation. Application direct to panels is best done with pre-applied pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backed up be minimal fasteners or staples. Mass loaded vinyl exhibits the strength and workability of conventional reinforced barrier materials, without using a fabric layer. This innovation of integral strength and tear resistance
provides a barrier that is suitable for suspension with mechanical fastenings, without the cost normally associated with a fabric reinforced laminated product Ideal product for sound studio, garage, basement and recording studio and much more. This product can be applied to pre construction soundproofing and post construction.

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- Discount Acoustic music room, ceiling, floor/walls and basement room noise attenuation materials. Noise attenuation Reduction Insulation Materials, MLV & Rockrool, room noise attenuation acoustic sound Insulation vinyl, our room noise attenuation material is a low cost Mass barrier material used for walls, rooms, ceiling in conjunction with MLV sound proofing insulation for audio room, echo proofing a room with Egg Crate foam, basement, garage, home recording studio and many other noise attenuation applications. Do it yourself soundproofing, follow the techniques listed below with mass barrier soundproofing & Mineral wool.

 There are several methods to soundproof a room with mass loaded vinyl & Mineral wool;

Pre Construction as illustrated in the graphic below, place rockwool between the 2 X 4's then place mass loaded vinyl barrier over the studs, finally placing a layer of sheet rock as the final layer. STC values listed in illustrations below. One deviation of this method is; using resilient channel that can be purchased at Home Depot or Auralex as illustrated to the right.

Post Construction you would need to place furring strips double thick 16" on center, then place 1" Rockwool in-between the furring strips and place mass loaded vinyl barrier over the studs, finally placing a layer of sheet rock as the final layer.

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Mass  Vinyl Barrier

Mass  vinyl Barrier

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