This article discusses the importance of gypsum board in a wall assembly design. It touches on sound control, thermal performance and recommends a few products for prevention of mold.
Beyond Walls
By: Jeff Gunderson
Builder News
December 1, 2010
Posted by: keenebp | February 16, 2011
Article from Builder News: “Beyond Walls”
Posted in Acoustic, acoustical, Acousticians, Apartments, architectural, bare gypsum, builders, Ceiling, Ceiling Isolation, ceiling systems, concrete, condominiums, Construction, contractor, Developers, gypsum, gypsum board, Home Noise Control, IIC, Impact Insulation Classification, impact noise, KBP, Keene Building Products, Multi-Family Noise Control, Noise, Noise Control, Noise Reduction Coefficient, noisy neighbors, quiet guy, Quiet Living, Quiet Qurl, RC Assurance, Resilient Channel, Single-Family Noise Control, Sound Control, Sound Control Mats, Sound Isolation, Sound System, Sound Transmission Classification, STC, subfloor, Subfloor Systems, wood construction, wood frame, wood frame construction
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