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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. T-SLAB is a unique, patented precast concrete floor system that was designed to be more versatile than any slab system on the market. To understand the efficacy and innovation of this system, you must know how its two concrete types work together. What is T-SLAB?

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

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Options for acoustic solutions Most buildings start with the same basic architectural elements—four boundary walls, concrete or hard surface flooring, and high ceilings. For exterior walls, heavy, dense materials such as concrete, masonry, and gypsum board can effectively block out noise better than lighter-weight materials.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

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Some hybrid carpets can perform more than 200 percent better than hard surfaces in Impact Insulation Class (IIC) ratings, which measure how well a flooring absorbs impact vibrations within a room and between floors of a building. The post Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems. T-SLAB Precast Concrete Flooring System from Tindall Corporation on Vimeo. T-SLAB is a new, patented precast concrete flooring system that was designed to be more versatile than any slab system on the market. What is T-SLAB? How does T-SLAB work?

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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

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Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation. In these cases, the floor construction is the primary building element controlling the amount of noise transmitting between rooms.