Airborne noise includes sounds such as voices, music, and appliances that travel through the air. It commonly affects vertical partitions, transmitting between rooms or from outside to inside, and can also pass through floor slabs between levels.

When discussing wall sound insulation, it is important to highlight that there is no single material that provides absolute soundproofing on its own. Effective sound insulation is achieved through a well-designed soundproofing system.

The most efficient solution is not merely a product, but a complete structure that performs acoustically as a whole. When designing a “Wall System,” it is essential to balance the presence of mass with the need to elastically dampen certain disturbing noise frequencies passing through that mass.

To achieve this, it is crucial to install an appropriate sound-absorbing material within the cavity of the wall system.

Installation Options

Traditional construction methods considered heavy partitions to be the most effective solution for sound insulation, as the soundproofing performance of a structure was largely attributed to its mass. However, the evolution of building techniques, design approaches, and the wide range of products available on the market has significantly increased the use and importance of lightweight wall systems. Today, these solutions are widely adopted not only in renovation projects but also in new constructions.

In renovation works, where limited thickness is often a key requirement, acoustic improvement solutions commonly involve the use of coupled plasterboard panels to enhance the sound insulation performance of existing walls.