Construction Specifier

AUGUST 26, 2020

As new construction techniques and certifications become more widely used, specifiers must be aware of the many factors impacting the transmission of sound in buildings. ASTM defines single-number metrics for testing of airborne sound transmission class (STC) and impact isolation class (IIC). by Evelyn Way. All images courtesy Maxxon.

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IIC Residential Environment Certification 82

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Building a better building envelope Achieving the well-balanced acoustic goal becomes challenging due to improvements in building envelopes, constructing demising assemblies for enhanced sound isolation, and quieter mechanical systems. Review post-construction installations for compliance and performance objectives.

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IIC Consulting Environment Products 64

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

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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Environment Education Accidents Products 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

The author will demonstrate a few possible avenues for threading the needle between generic and proprietary assemblies and will share some versatile assembly designs aimed at multifamily residential construction: floor and roof assemblies (both one-hour and two-hour rated) that meet code requirements for fire, thermal, and sound.

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Design IIC Documentation Residential 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 9, 2021

The post In pursuit of acoustical equity appeared first on Construction Specifier. En route to answering these questions, one must first consider the traditional approach to acoustics, which relies on ‘categorization’ and ‘acceptable-level’ schemes prevalent throughout building standards and codes.

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Equity IIC Organization Office 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

T-SLAB is perfect for a wide range of applications, including offices, schools, apartment buildings, medium-rise structures, and even high-rise construction. High-Rise Constructions. m widths helps reduce total installation costs and simplify the entire construction process by requiring fewer slabs per project. Fire rating.

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Concrete IIC Innovation Zoning 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

Through these examples, it has been proven T-SLAB is perfect for a wide range of applications, including offices, schools, apartment buildings, medium-rise structures, and even high-rise construction. Impact insulation class (IIC) rating: 33. How does T-SLAB affect construction schedules? High sound ratings. Sound test results.

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Concrete Zoning Innovation IIC 40