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Sound Solution Ltd acoustic solutions is a one stop soundproofing resource aimed at helping both professionals and non professionals achieve regulation E in predominantly timber floored conversion constructions.

We specify a range of materials which are aimed at meeting the new approved document E regulations which came into force in 2002. We cater for a number of different scenarios depending on access restrictions. All our systems have been thoroughly tested by the individual manufacturer and have supporting test data.

All systems specified on the site can usually be delivered within 72 hours nationwide with no carriage charge.

Regulation E - a few practical tips.
1) To achieve regulation E you are normally required to work on both ceiling and floor. This typically involves putting in resilient bars or hangers into the ceiling with a double layer of plasterboard ( which provides 1 hour fire rating). It also requires some form of floating floor above.
2) The test involves impact and airborne sound generation you are required to beat the minimum threshold targets. Testing typically costs £750+vat.
3) For simplicity we recommend the isosonic hanger system which normally means leaving your existing ceiling in place.
4) An independent ceiling with new joists and resilient bars can obviate the need for working on the floor
5) Tri deck can obviate the need for working on the ceiling provided it is lathe and plaster or double boarded.

To make navigation around the site as easy as possible we have constructed a performance comparison table that sorts the solutions by cost and access. We pay heed to various restrictions such as ceiling height loss/ floor build and of course budget. Individual system selection should also take into account the labour associated with the installation of each system where possible we have indicated the relative labour intensity of each system.