At Rast Interiors we have very high standards for the sound blocking capability of our soundproofing products. Our "good" is probably higher than any other company you will find. We don't accept minimum compliance with local building codes, you shouldn't either; with reliable, proven products you can obtain very good results, and stay within your budget.
Ceiling soundproofing is a simple process with Rast Interiors. It is often necessary to block noise and minimize footstep impact noise, so soundproofing material selection is critical. Many materials are intended for one aspect, but not both. Some possible materials may not solve the soundproofing problem at all, depending on your special conditions.
Green Glue Dampening Compound is used for soundproofing walls, floors and ceilings. Green Glue is used between two sheets of sheetrock or any other porous, rigid building material. Green Glue works effectively for just about any impact noise or airborne noise control problem. Read more about green glue.
Noiseproofing Acoustical Sealant is a water-based sealant designed to minimize sound transmission through walls and partition systems. The main function of a Noiseproofing Acoustical Sealan is to achieve and maintain the specific Sound Transmission Class, or STC, value of the system design. Read more about Noiseproofing Acoustical Sealant.
Sound can easily penetrate electrical outlets. The solution is Sealtight Putty Pads. The pads should be installed on external surfaces of metallic and non-metallic electrical outlet boxes. They are applied to the back surface of the box, as well as the three sides that are away from the stud (as picutred) to reduce sound that travels through the electrical box cutout in a wall. Read more about Sealtight Putty Pads.
Privacy Recessed Downlight Covers and the solution to maintain the fire rating of a ceiling assembly. Penetrations in ceiling such as recessed lighting, speaker systems and HVAC diffusers must be protected. Typically fire rated ceiling tile material is used to field fabricate enclosures for ceiling light fixture penetrations. Hastily fabricated enclosures do not perform well, and might not meet requirements. Read more about Privacy Recessed Downlight Covers.
Privacy Fire Rated Speaker Covers are dome-shaped intumescent covers that are designed to ensure the integrity of fire rated ceilings that have been penetrated by in-ceiling speaker systems. Read more about Privacy Fire Rated Speaker Covers.
Noisy pipes, ducts and valves can be address with a special composite soundproofing material made of flexible, reinforced foil-faced loaded vinyl noise barrier bonded to a one inch thick quilted fiberglass sound absorber. This effective soundproofing material can be used wrap noisy pipes, air ducts, water or gas valves and exhaust or ceiling fan housings. Read more about Duct and Pipe Wrap.