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As sound insulation is an integral part of the EcoHomes initiative, InstaCoustic is undertaking proof of performance testing of its systems, which are designed to comply with Building Regulations, Part E. By constructin on-site test booths, decibel levels for airborne and impact sound transmission are demonstrated by UKAS acousticians.

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As sound insulation is an integral part of the EcoHomes initiative, InstaCoustic is undertaking proof of performance testing of its systems, which are designed to comply with Building Regulations, Part E. By constructin on-site test booths, decibel levels for airborne and impact sound transmission are demonstrated by UKAS acousticians.

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Acoustic floor systems for the conversion of the Rotunda in Birmingham have been supplied by InstaCoustic. The company built on-site test rooms and demonstrated that its C40 and CK30 cradle and batten floor system exceeded the requirements of Building Regulations, Part E ? by 13dB for airborne noise and 19dB for impact noise. Due to the building's circular design, the floors need to follow the building's profile. The CK30 system was also specified as it accepted poured Terrazzo tiling material.

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InstaCoustic Flats in Haydon Place, Farnborough, have been fitted with acoustic floor and ceiling systems from InstaCoustic. The sound insulation levels achieved met Part E requirements of the Building Regulations. Throughout the building, constructed from brick and block walls with OSB timber floors, the company undertook the installation of some 400m? of the AC90/2FP acoustic ceiling system. This is Warrington fire rated and can be adjusted on site. Some 350m? of the C40 cradle and batten system flooring was also specified, comprising chipboard flooring over 60mm quilt between timber battens.

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Part of the waterfront development being undertaken at the former Royal Navy premises in Gosport in Hampshire, Berkeley Homes has converted the Grade II listed Royal Clarence Yard into apartments above ground floor commercial units. During the refurbishment acoustic flooring from InstaCoustic was installed in selected areas to overcome the uneven surface of the existing floors and provide a level finish. Architects for Berkeley Homes specified the InstaCoustic C40 cradle and batten system as it could be height adjusted during installation and laser levelled on site. In addition, a finished floor height of over 200mm was needed to accommodate various services.

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All 114 timber frame residential units in Broadway Plaza, a mixed use project, have been fitted with acoustic flooring and ceiling systems from InstaCoustic. The C40 cradle and batten system for concrete floors and AC90/2 concrete ceiling were both specified and some 6000m² was installed. It improves sound reduction for both airborne and impact noise levels.

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