![]() The polymer is an extruded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) which is “mass-loaded” with a cheap filler, typically Calcium Carbonate or Barium Sulfate. Some of the trade names include MLV Blokker, TuffMass, AcoustiBlok, and Vinaflex, but many others are similar or equivalent. Standard Mass Loaded Vinyl is known by many trade names, though it is largely the exact same product extruded from the same few manufacturers in the US. double-studs or resilient channel), but can also be effective in industrial settings. MLV is most useful on steel-stud walls that can benefit from some additional weight while not needing significant decoupling or dampening (i.e. This is why a single layer of mass loaded vinyl can block as much sound (measured in STC rating) as 2-3 layers of drywall. This provides a thin, flexible membrane that adds significant mass to the wall (hence the name), but also adds flexibility to the partition. Mass Loaded Vinyl is simply an vinyl plastic that has heavy particles loaded into it during formulation, such as Calcium Carbonate (or in previous years, Barium Sulfate and Lead). While effective in many assemblies, it may not be as effective in others. First and foremost, it should not be considered a “panacea”. We also offer our very own installation teams throughout the Uk.What makes Mass Loaded Vinyl (also known as MLV) effective and what are its limitations? While it’s been around for several decades there is still a lot of misinformation about MLV within the construction industry. The MLV Range and Green Glue can also be added to the system to further increase mass thus increasing acoustic performance of the M20 wall panel system.Ĭontact SRU Insulation today to order all you materials required to install any of the systems above. The M20 wall panel system is simply stuck on the existing brick wall using our very own High Contact Spray Adhesive and then covered with 2 x layers of acoustic plasterboards. The M20 wall panel system is extremely popular and effective as it only takes up 50mm of wall space from within the room and achieves over 50% of noise reduction passing through brick party walls. There are other methods available for Wall Soundproofing which include using a sound damping compound such as Green Glue, stick on soundproofing wall panels using the M20 wall panels or the direct wall system using Sound Isolation Clips or Genie Clips. ![]() Again you have many options of Acoustic plasterboards such as the standard British Gypsum or Knauf range or the higher performing boards such as the Phone-Well or our very own Resound Boards. Once the decoupling mechanism is installed you need to decide on the Acoustic Plaster Boards that you are wanting to install. You have various options like Sound Isolation Clips, Resilient bars and Genie Clips which can be attached to the new timber frame structure which will allow you to install the acoustic plasterboards away from the frame thus again absorbing the sound waves through the wall and allowing less noise through. Now that the MLV is sealed you need to decide on what decoupling mechanism you are hoping to use. Once the MLV is installed, you will want to seal and tape the overlap as well as the perimeter of the vinyl membrane. It is best to overlap the seams as you cover the entire wall surface of the timber frame with the MLV. The MLV will cover the entire wall much like a soundproof membrane. The MLV can be stapled or nailed directly to the new timber frame using an air staple or nail gun or added between the two layers of acoustic plaster board. The next step will be to add mass to the area by adding our MLV Range the MLV50 & MLV100 High performance Mass Loaded Vinyl sound barrier. ![]() You would then add a layer of Rockwool Sound Insulation between your new framework which will act as the first defence against airborne noise by absorbing the sound waves and allowing less noise to pass through. ![]() Soundproofing a Wall with an Independent wall system, you would leave an air-gap between the existing wall and the new timber frame structure. If you are able to lose some space within the room, then a Full Independent Wall system would be the best route to take, if not then a stick on M20 wall panel system would be your only option. Soundproofing a Wall is one of the easiest Wall Soundproofing projects out there. ![]()
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