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Fire Rated & Sound Transmission Assemblies


Noise control is a common concern for homeowners and construction industry professionals alike. Similar to fire, sound follows the path of least resistance, and proper installation plays a significant role in the effectiveness of an assembly's sound transmission rating and/or fire endurance ratings. The following resources provide more information on fire rated and sound transmission assemblies.



FIRE RATED & SOUND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES topTop
Sound Transmission Chapter from the Metal Plate Connected Wood Truss Handbook PDF PDF
Technical Q&A: Controlling Sound SBC magazine article Article
Fire Resistance Design Manual (GA-600-2009) Web Page Web Link
Kinetics Wood-Frame Ceiling Hanger, Model ICW STC/IIC Sound Test Data Web Page Web Link
Wood-frame Construction, Fire Resistance and Sound Transmission PDF
Sound Transmission Tested Fire-Rated Wood Floor Truss Assemblies PDF PDF
Field Airborne and Impact Sound Insulation of Wood Truss Floor Systems PDF PDF

Want more information on this topic?  View the Technical Q&A database.