Impact noise is a major problem with floors where carpet is not installed. This can be a noise problem in residential units as overhead footsteps are transmitted as noise to the unit below.
There are various soundproofing methods to significantly reduce this impact noise and the selection of sound proof materials depends on the type of floor - slate, timber, tiles etc.
Acoustic underlay can be installed as part of a staged noise reduction procedure. The sound proof underlay acts as a floor barrier and can be placed between concrete and a timber floor surface. The noise reduction barrier consists of a layer of rubber and a highly flexible loaded vinyl.
The reduction of noise through the insulated floor will be in the vicinity of 70%.
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