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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

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A conversation between a doctor and patient in a medical exam room, or between a lawyer and client in an office, should be confidential. The information that does exist is mostly for multifamily residential buildings with wood framing/flooring and gypsum board ceilings. in the 2018 version).

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

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Interpersonal communication—hearing and comprehending the spoken word—is difficult when the background sound levels reach 50-60 decibels, 1 for example in a bustling office space, full classroom, or from a loud, poorly designed mechanical system. There are specific areas of concern depending on the environment.

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

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T-SLAB is perfect for a wide range of applications, including offices, schools, apartment buildings, medium-rise structures, and even high-rise construction. T-SLAB was originally designed for complex residential projects that required a strong and lightweight solution. Impact isolation class (IIC) rating: 33. Fire rating.

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

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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. T-SLAB was originally designed for complex residential projects that required a strong and lightweight solution. Fire rating.