Description
QuietWave® assists in noise control and dampens sound vibration, which decreases the amount of sound transmission between the affected areas. QuietWave® acoustic plasterboard barrier is the most economic acoustic wall system available. The thinnest and lightest way to achieve the highest acoustic performance, QuietWave® is a class above minimum NCC requirements.
Applications
Key Benefits
Features
Standards
Fire Rating
Group 1 fire rating
VOC Emissions
VOC emissions: low VOC <5.0mg
Scores & Test Results
Acoustic Performance Index – the cost of the wall compared to acoustic performance, wall thickness and floor space cost.
When Acoustica Projects’ concept of Acoustic Performance Index is applied to the QuietWave® wall system, the score is extremely high.
The QuietWave® wall system is only 148mm wide and has an acoustic performance that can ONLY be matched by the best wall system at 280-300mm wide.
System 1= QuietWave® sandwiched with 6.5mm plasterboard on both sides of a stud wall + 14kg/m3 insulation. Rw + Ctr = 41dB
System 2= QuietWave® sandwiched with 13mm standard plasterboard on both sides of a stud wall + 14kg/m3 insulation. Rw + Ctr = 46dB
System 3= QuietWave® sandwiched with 13mm Fyrchek plasterboard on both sides of a stud wall + 14kg/m3 insulation. Rw + Ctr = 51dB
Tests show that when sandwiched between two layers of 13mm Fire-check plasterboard the sound transmission loss achieved is equivalent to 5 layers of the same plasterboard.
Test | Description | Rw |
1. Wilkinson Murray | Doc. PD 200813 QuietWave® sandwiched between 2 x 13mm plasterboard | 38 (Ctr -2) |
2. Sebastian Giglio | Doc. 204335/D01a 2 x 13mm plasterboard panels | 33 (Ctr -2) |
3. PKA Acoustic Consulting | Doc. 204 202 R01 148mm staggered stud wall with QuietWave® sandwiched between 2 x 13mm plasterboard on both sides of the stud | 63 (Ctr-7) |
The development of QuietWave® noise barrier has been achieved with a matching acoustic performance of R1,cw 27 for the 2.5kg/m2 (Wilkinson & Murray test results above).
QuietWave® has been certified by the CSIRO Division of Materials Science and Engineering as Group 1 Fire Rated.
Our tests show that when QuietWave® is sandwiched between two layers of 13mm Fyrchek plasterboard, the Sound Transmission Loss (STL) achieves is equivalent to 5 layers of the same plasterboard.
Construction & Installation
Our talented project managers have over 100 years combined sound proofing experience.
Taking a holistic approach our staff are available to provide any guidance and advise on the best soundproofing and noise reduction solution to meet your needs.
We have experience working on a diverse range of projects and whether it be for your walls, floors ceilings, studios, meeting rooms, restaurants, sports halls and schools we can get it done! If you are a sound technician, or in the acoustics business or you are a novice we are happy to work with you and guide you on how soundproofing and noise reduction can help you!