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Sound Insulation Products & Systems

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 Sound Insulation Products & Systems

contents

Introduction 2

General Information 3

Products - Floating Flooring 4

Products - Resilient Flooring Battens & Cradles 9

Products - Joist Infills 10

Products - Resilient Ceiling and Wall Bars 11

Accessories 13

Systems - Joisted structures 14

Systems - Concrete structures 20

Systems - Walls 21

Useful Details 22

Building Regulations 23

About hush HUSH provides:

HUSH has been involved in the design and manufacture of sound

Economical Solutions
reducing products and systems for over 25 years, in fact, we are
one of the longest established Acoustic product specialists in the Comprehensive Technical Advice
United Kingdom. The business was launched in Scotland which
is considered the home of sound insulation and in 1998 was Many Design Options
relocated to North West England from where the Company has
established a nationwide distribution network. We provide acoustic Robust Details Solutions
solutions for separating floors, ceilings and walls in both new build
and refurbishment projects whether it be multi-occupancy, single Easy to Install Systems
dwelling, school or commercial premises.
Direct to Site National Distribution
All products and systems exceed the requirements of UK Building
Regulations in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales, Sound Insulation Testing - UKAS Accredited
including Robust Details, BB93 and Code for Sustainable Homes
parameters. Air Tightness Testing
As an Eco Friendly Company our products are responsibly sourced SAP/SBEM Calculations and EPCs
from sustainable and recycled raw materials with absolute minimum
usage of petro-chemical based foam products. Document E 2003: Design Advice for New Builds and
Conversions

Noise at Work Surveys

Please contact us on: or via the online form at Acoustics in Schools
0151 933 2026 www.hush.uk.com
Acoustics in Healthcare Facilities
email: Hush (UK) Limited
44 Canal Street, South Sefton, Planning & Noise - PPG24, BS4142 etc
info@hush.uk.com Merseyside L20 8QU
BREEAM Acoustic Assessments

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CODE FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES
Sound Insulation between separating floors comes under the
category of Health and Well-being with credits awarded for achieving
higher standards than those required by Approved Document E of
the Building Regulations.
Pre-completion testing, in our opinion, is the way forward thus
allowing the most economical methods of acoustic system design
which use our environmentally friendly and mostly recycled materials.
Code requirement in excess of Approved Document E
Airborne 3db higher Impact 3db Lower = 1 credit
Airborne 5db higher Impact 5db Lower = 3 credits
Airborne 8db higher Impact 8db Lower = 4 credits
Hush-System compliance using field tested designs
Hush-System 2003 Plus Airborne + 4db Impact - 7db = 1 credit
Hush-System 2003 Advanced Airborne + 8db Impact - 10db = 3 credits
Hush-System Cradle / MF Airborne + 12db Impact - 18db = 4 credits
NBS Plus Specification
Hush sound insulation systems are now listed within NBS Plus,
part of the NBS industry standard specification software used by
architects and other construction industry professionals.
Technical information and guidance for our systems is presented
to NBS subscribers, in NBS format, at the point in the specification
appropriate to our products.
All information found within NBS Plus is updated three times a year
ensuring that specifiers have access to our most recent product
information.
If you require any additional information please contact NBS Plus on:
Tel: 0845 456 9594
Fax: 0191 232 5714
Email: NBSplus@thenbs.com
Please access the NBS Plus website by visiting
www.nbsplus.co.uk or via the direct link at www.hush.uk.com
Environmental statement
Hush (UK) Limited recognises the need for responsibility to customers,
suppliers and staff in the quest for sustainable development with an
aim to improve the environmental impact from its activities.
Achievement will be by: Meeting or improving upon relevant
regulatory, legislative and environmental codes of practice.
Considering environmental effect during decision making processes.
Developing relationships with suppliers and customers to promote a
responsible attitude towards the environment.
Staff education to enable activities to be carried out in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Purchasing timber and sheet materials only from recognised and
certificated sustainable sources.
The use of recycled fibres in soft coverings and resilient layers.
Promote recycling of waste and the re-use of packaging materials.
Co-operation within the community, HM government and any
regulatory body or interested party with the shared vision of being a
good and trusted neighbour.
The Company is actively committed through new initiatives with
organisations such as the Department of Trade and Industry to develop
innovative recycled materials for use within our manufacturing base.
System Design
The systems provided throughout this brochure cater for most
situations requiring sound insulation. However, at Hush we
understand that every building is different and we have the experience
to custom design systems to provide practical solutions for unique
circumstances, for example the requirement to retain exposed
character beams or original flooring in older properties. If you would
like us to provide a solution other than those featured please call us
on 0151 933 2026 and we will be happy to assist.
CAD Drawings
The Hush FastrackCAD Database provides accurate layered CAD
drawings of our sound insulation systems. These downloadable
drawings, available in DWG or DXF format, can assist you by
increasing accuracy and considerably reduce your detailing time.
Each drawing can be previewed prior to download, then re-sized and
positioned accurately into your project plans.
If you need any operational advice, dont hesitate to call the
FastrackCAD Helpline on: Tel: 020 8668 4646 Fax: 020 8668 7747
Email: fastrackcad-help@techgraf.co.uk
Please access the Hush FastrackCAD database by visiting
www.fastrackcad.com or via the direct link at www.hush.uk.com
About Our Resilient Layer - Hushfelt
Hushfelt is the unique acoustic impact layer used in all Hush products.
Hushfelt meets the requirements of UK Building Regulations 80-
140kgs/m density.
Hushfelt provides excellent impact performance and eliminates the
initial bounce associated with certain foam materials.
Hushfelt is unaffected by heating pipes or sealed elements and will
not harden or deteriorate as do some foam products, which can also
be prone to compression set.
Hushfelt is manufactured from recycled fibres to a special formulation
which is needle punched to make it ideal for long term use in acoustic
floor situations.
Hushfelt is an environmentally friendly rot proof polypropylene layer
of 10mm nominal thickness. It is pleasant to handle and requires no
precautions against skin or respiratory irritation.
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Sound Insulation
products Insulation Products
Products &
& Systems
Systems
Floating Flooring

HUSH-PANEL 28
Floating Flooring
Hush-Panel 28 has been designed as a versatile impact reducing
floor panel that can be used as a structural or an overlay board.
When used as an overlay board the Hushfelt resilient layer can
take care of minor undulations of the floor surface.

Features
Versatile and economical
Refurbishment and New Build
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust Details FFT5 compliant for floor structures
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Ideal for ceramic tiling in conjunction with Ditra Matting
A Peel Clean version is now available to allow for spotless
handovers

Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB

55 55 49
Results based on Hush-System 2003 Plus test results incorporating
Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring

Product Data
Application Can be laid over concrete,
existing timber floors or directly
over joists up to 450mm centres*
Comprises 18mm High Density P5 Moisture
Resistant tongued and grooved
chipboard with 10mm Hushfelt
resilient layer
Hush-Panel 28
Hush-Panel 32 Overall Board Dimensions 2400mm x 600mm x 28mm
Hush-Panel 17 Overall nominal thickness 28mm
Hush-Panel Premier 48 FFL over floor deck 26mm
Hush-Panel Premier 52
FFL over timber joists *36mm (used in conjunction with
Hush-Ply 28 Hush-10 Joist Strip)
Hush-Felt 25
Hush-Batten 55
Hush-Batten 70
Hush-Cradle
Hush-Slab 100
Hush-Fill 60
Hush-Bar
Hush-Bar Plus
Hush-Bar Deep
Hush Metal Frame
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Floating Flooring

HUSH-PANEL 32
Floating Flooring
Hush-Panel 32 has been designed as an impact reducing floor panel,
with added ridgidity, that can be used as a structural or an overlay
board. When used as a structural floor the stiffness of the upper layer
accommodates wider joist centres, up to 600mm.
HUSH-PANEL 17
Floating Flooring
Hush-Panel 17 has been designed as a thinner overlay board to
minimise floor build where required, without compromising
performance. The upper layer provides a uniformly smooth surface
for application of floor finishes.

Features Features
Versatile and economical
Excellent acoustic performance
Refurbishment and New Build
Ideal for areas with limited room height
Suitable for wider joist centres
Refurbishment and New Build
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust Details FFT5 compliant for floor structures
Robust Details FFT5 compliant for floor structures
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Easy to install in a single time saving operation
Acoustic Performance
Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
56 55 48
52 58 52
Results based on a recommended system incorporating Hush-Panel 17
Results based on Hush-System 2003 Advanced test results over new floorboards
incorporating Hush-Panel 32 Floating Flooring
Product Data
Product Data
Application Can be laid over concrete and
Application Can be laid over concrete, existing timber floors
existing timber floors or directly Comprises 9mm Moisture Resistant tongued
over joists up to 600mm* and grooved MDF with 10mm
Comprises 22mm High Density P5 Moisture Hushfelt resilient layer
Resistant tongued and grooved Overall Board Dimensions 1200mm x 600mm x 19mm
chipboard with 10mm
Hushfelt resilient layer Overall nominal thickness 19 mm
Overall Board Dimensions 2400mm x 600mm x 32mm FFL over floor deck 17mm
Overall nominal thickness 32mm
FFL over floor deck 30mm
FFL over timber joists *40mm (used in conjunction with
Hush-10 Joist Strips)

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Floating Flooring

HUSH-PANEL PREMIER 48 HUSH-PANEL PREMIER 52

Floating Flooring Floating Flooring
Hush-Panel 48 has been designed to enable an increase in floor Hush-Panel 52 has been designed specifically to combine two core
height within refurbishment and new build projects. The resilient components, required to comply with Robust Details FFT4 over
layer can also take care of minor undulations of the floor surface. concrete and steel, to enable simplified installation. Also ideal for
increasing floor height within refurbishment projects where pre-
Features completion testing is required.
Excellent impact protection
Refurbishment and New Build
Features
Ideal for increasing floor height whilst upgrading floors Excellent impact protection
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales) Refurbishment and New Build
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland) Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Easy to install in a single time saving operation Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust Details FFT4 compliant for floor structures
Acoustic Performance EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Easy to install in a single time saving operation
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
54 49 Product Data
Application FFT4 over floor structures
Results based on Hush-System Premier incorporating Hush-Panel
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Premier 48 over TJI metal lattice joists
Comprises 22mm High Density P5
Product Data Moisture Resistant tongued and
grooved chipboard with 30mm
Application Can be laid over concrete and Hushslab30 resilient layer
existing timber floors
Overall Board Dimensions 2400mm x 600mm x 52mm
Comprises 18mm High Density P5
Overall nominal thickness 52mm
Moisture Resistant tongued and
grooved chipboard with 30mm FFL over floor deck 52mm
Hushslab30 resilient layer
Overall Board Dimensions 2400mm x 600mm x 48mm
Overall nominal thickness 48mm
FFL over floor deck 48mm

ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS
FOR FLOORS AND WALLS
All timber and sheet materials sourced from
sustainable and renewable forests
Our textile resilient layers consist of 100%
recycled fibre
Eco friendly high recycled and natural joist infills
Minimum usage of petro chemical based elements
such as foam
Solvent free adhesives in manufacture
Aiming to reduce our carbon footprint

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Floating Flooring

HUSH-PLY 28
Floating Flooring
Offering an alternative to the standard chipboard finish, Hush-Ply 28
is especially suitable for areas requiring extra moisture protection,
such as kitchens and bathrooms and offers an excellent surface for
application of the final flooring finish, whether using ceramic tiles or
wooden flooring.
HUSH-FELT 25
Resilient Joist Strip
Hush-Felt 25 has been designed as a joist treatment offering
an economical alternative to composite floating flooring without
compromising on performance. The integral hardboard slats
present a firm, smooth surface to support a choice of chipboard,
OSB or plywood T&G flooring boards.

Features Features
Strong, durable and waterproof Unique patented design
Ideal for flooring finishes which require screw fixings Economical joist treatment for use on any width joist
Refurbishment and New Build Refurbishment and New Build
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales), Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland) Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust details FFT5 compliant for floor structures Simple installation to joist tops using staples
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Easy to install in a single time saving operation Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
Product Data 50 58 52
Application Can be laid over concrete, Results based on Hush-System HF25 Advanced test results
existing timber floors or directly incorporating Hush-Felt 25 Resilient Joist Strips
over joists up to 450mm centres*
Comprises 18mm WBP tongued and Product Data
grooved plywood with 10mm
Application Directly over timber joists
Hushfelt resilient layer
Comprises 140mm x 50mm hardboard slats
Overall Board Dimensions 2400mm x 600mm x 28mm
fixed to a double layer of 10mm
Overall nominal thickness 28mm Hushfelt resilient layer
FFL over floor deck 26mm Overall Strip Dimensions 25mm deep x 50mm wide
FFL over timber joists *36mm (used in conjunction with (nominal sizes)
Hush-10 Joist Strips) Overall Thickness In Use 20-21mm approximately

Hush Ply 28 also available in 32mm

Patent No. GB2326174

18mm chipboard
Hush-Felt 25
Resilient Joist Strip

Hush-slab 100
HUSH-FELT 25 Resilient Joist Strip Sound Absorber
Appropriate ceiling
HUSH-FELT 25 DETAIL

Hush-Felt 25 Resilient Strips are simply stapled along the joist tops
prior to laying a floor deck.

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Floating Flooring

HUSH-BATTEN 55
Resilient Flooring Battens
Hush-Batten 55 has been designed as a resilient composite batten
used to enable the construction of a service void, whilst reducing
impact sound transmission and providing long lasting support for
floating timber or chipboard floors.
Features
Creates a service void, ideal for use with under floor heating
systems
Upgrades concrete floors less than 300 kg per m mass per unit
area when used in conjunction with Hush-Felt 10 Resilient Layer
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust Details FFT3 compliant for floor structures
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
HUSH-BATTEN 70
Resilient Flooring Battens
Hush-Batten 70 has been designed as a resilient composite batten
that reduces impact sound transmission between separating floors.
Hush-Batten 70 allows the construction of a spacious service void
and provides long lasting support for floating timber or chipboard
floors.
Features
Provides a minimum 70mm void as required for Robust Details
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust Details FFT1 compliant for floor structures
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Always manufactured from high quality selected timber

Acoustic Performance Product Data

Application Can be laid over timber or concrete
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB floors
56 56 47 Comprises 65mm x 45mm x 1800mm long
dressed timber
Results based on Hush-Batten System test results incorporating 10mm Hushfelt resilient layer
Hush-Batten 55 Resilient Flooring Battens
Overall Batten Dimension 75mm deep x 45mm wide
x 1800mm long
Product Data
Overall Nominal Depth 75mm
Application Can be laid over timber or concrete
floors Recommended Centres 450mm using 18mm chipboard/
timber flooring
Comprises 45mm x 45mm x 1800mm long 600mm using 22mm chipboard/
dressed timber timber flooring
10mm Hushfelt resilient layer Or as per Robust Details criteria
Overall Batten Dimensions 55mm deep x 45mm wide
x 1800mm long
Overall Nominal Depth 55mm Bespoke Manufacture
Recommended Centres 450mm using 18mm chipboard/ Occasionally, certain sound insulation
timber flooring projects require customised products.
600mm using 22mm chipboard/ At Hush, we have the capability to
timber flooring carry out bespoke manufacturing within
certain product ranges. For example,
items such as special sized, one piece
bathroom floors can be provided in WBP
plywood and special height battens can
be produced to suit specification. If your
particular requirement is not available
throughout this brochure please call us on
0151 933 2026 and we will endeavor to
offer a realistic solution.

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Resilient Flooring

Battens & Cradles

HUSH-CRADLE Adjustable HUSH-CRADLE

Resilient Flooring Cradles Specification Details
Hush-Cradles have been designed as a timber batten support with
an infinitely adjustable thread, allowing for precise levelling across
uneven sub-floors without the use of fiddly packers.
Infinitely Adjustable Batten Support

Features
Unique patented design
Ideal for uneven floor surfaces - no fiddly packers required, Hushfelt Resilient Layer 10mm
labour costs much reduced
HUSH-CRADLE FRONT VIEW
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales), HUSH-cradle front view
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Robust Details FFT2 compliant for floor structures
EFC-1, EFC-2 and EFS-1
Rapid installation time

Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
50 58 53
Infinitely Adjustable Batten Support

Results based on a recommended system incorporating

Hush-Cradles over existing floorboards.
Hushfelt Resilient Layer 10mm
Product Data HUSH-CRADLE SIDE VIEW
Application Can be laid over concrete or HUSH-cradle side view
timber
Comprises 60mm high x 90mm diameter
polycarbonate plastic joist cradle
with O support ring 10mm
Hushfelt resilient layer
Overall Cradle Dimensions 90mm diameter x 70mm high
Overall Adjustment 15mm - 60mm above structural base
Cradle Base Thickness 15mm
Recommended Centres 450mm for 18mm chipboard/
timber flooring
600mm for 22mm chipboard/
timber flooring
Loading 450mm centres - 5.0 kN per m2
(full commercial loading)
550mm centres - 4.8 kN per m2
(commercial loading)
HUSH-cradle plan
HUSH-CRADLE PLAN view
VIEW

Patent No. GB2346163

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HUSH-SLAB 100
Sound Absorber
Hush-Slab 100 provides excellent acoustic performance, reducing
airborne sound as part of a recommended sound insulating system
for separating floors, ceilings or walls, within both new build and
refurbishment projects.
Features
A unique high density sound insulating slab available in varying
thicknesses to suit many applications
Excellent acoustic and thermal properties
Refurbishment and New Build
Simple to cut and install
Product Data
Application In between floor and ceiling joists
and wall studs to suit system re-
quirements
Comprises High density mineral fibre produced
from non-combustible inorganic
rock, it is defined as mineral wool
in BS 3533 and complies fully with
the recommendations of BS 5422
and BS 3958: Part 5
Durability Will not encourage the growth
of fungi, mould or bacteria, does
not sustain vermin, is rot-proof,
odourless and completely
non-hygroscopic
Fire Performance Non-combustible, Class O to
Building Regulations achieving both
a Class 1 Spread of Flame to BS
476: Part 7 and the required indices
of performance of fire propagation
to BS 476: Part 6
Additional Data
Thermal Conductivity W/mK 0.035
Thermal Resistance mK/W 2.85
Slab Size Each mm 1200 x 600 x 100
Slabs Per Pack No. 5
Area Per Pack m 3.6
Also available in 75mm, 50mm and 25mm thicknesses
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Joist Infills
HUSH-FILL 60
Heavy Pugging
Hush-Fill 60 Heavy Pugging is a granular mineral filler specifically
designed to meet the required density of 80kgs/m at the 60mm
regulation depth specified within UK Building Regulations for sound
insulation between timber floor joists.
Features
Traditional method ideal for restricted projects such as
upgrading listed buildings
Allows all work to be carried out from above
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Easy and accurate installation
Product Data
Application In between joists, supported by
plywood screwed to the underside
of the joists or on a shelf
constructed between the joists
- joist loadings must be checked by
a qualified person prior to
specification
Comprises 2-10mm dry mineral fill, packed in
sealed polythene tubes
Tube Dimensions Approx. 1100mm long x 150mm
diameter
Weight Per m2 80 kgs at required 60mm depth for
UK Building Regulations
Weight Per Tube Approx. 25 kgs
Overall nominal thickness 60mm at required depth for UK
Building Regulations
(3.2 tubes per m)
Safety
Joist loadings must always be checked by a structural engineer prior
to specification or use. Hush-Fill 60 must never be installed directly
onto a plasterboard or lath and plaster ceiling, supporting shelves
should be constructed see fitting instructions available online at
www.hush.uk.com.
Hush-Fill 60 tubes weigh approximately 25kg each and care must be
taken when manually handling and lifting.
Resilient Ceiling

and Wall Bars

HUSH-BAR HUSH-BAR PLUS

Resilient Bars
Hush-Bars are used to optimise acoustic performance by virtually
decoupling the ceiling from the existing joists, significantly helping
to reduce airborne sound transmission. One of the best elements to
use within a sound insulation system for separating ceilings or walls.
Resilient Bar System
Hush-Bar Plus system has been designed as an advanced resilient
bar and clip system used to further optimise acoustic performance
by mechanical decoupling and creating a more flexible ceiling, whilst
being able to support heavier ceiling boards.

Features Features
Excellent acoustic performance Superb acoustic performance
Refurbishment and New Build Refurbishment and New Build
Suitable for suspending up to 30kg/m Suitable for suspending up to 50kg/m
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales), Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland) Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Easy to install Easy to install

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
55 55 49 50 58 52
Results based on Hush-System 2003 Plus test results incorporating Results based on Hush-System HF25 Advanced test results
Hush-Bar Resilient Bars incorporating Hush-Bar Plus System

Product Data Product Data

Application Screw fix onto timber ceiling Application Screw fix onto timber/metal
joists or timber/metal wall studs ceiling joists

Comprises Metal bars Comprises Metal bars, metal clips and

connecting sleeves
Overall Bar Dimensions 2400mm long x 65mm wide
x 16mm deep Overall Bar Dimensions 2400mm long x 55mm wide
x 25mm deep
Overall Depth 16mm
Overall Depth 25mm

HUSH-BAR
Resilient Bars
Fixed to joists with
36mm domed head
screws (no. 8s or 10s) Timber joist

Timber joist
HUSH-BAR PLUS
Resilient Bar
System
Plasterboard
2 Layers
(Min. 23kg in Total)
fixed to resilient Plasterboard
bar with self drilling 2 Layers
drywall screws (Min. 23kg in
Total)

HUSh-bar resilient bars HUSh-bar plus resilient bar system

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HUSH-BAR DEEP HUSH METAL FRAME

Extra Depth Resilient Bars
Hush-Bar Deep creates a larger void beneath the joists and allows
high mass boards to be used on the underside of the structure.
Can provide enhanced performance over standard resilient bars
when used with a recommended ceiling lining. Can be used in wall
situations.
SYSTEM
Suspended Metal Frame Ceiling System. Hush Metal Frame System
is an accepted method of creating a decoupled ceiling below an
existing joisted or concrete structure. One of the best ways to provide
acoustic attenuation where the installation of a lowered ceiling is not
a problem.

Features Features
Excellent acoustic performance Excellent acoustic performance
Refurbishment and New Build (particularly Timber Frame Refurbishment and New Build
structures) Suitable for suspending up to 50kg/m2
Suitable for suspending up to 50kg/m2 Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales),
Building Regulations Part E (England and Wales), Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland)
Section 5 (Scotland) and Part G (Northern Ireland) Easy to install
Easy to install
Acoustic Performance
Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
51 56 52
51 58 50
Results based on Hush-System LC HD1036 which incorporates a
Results based on Hush-System TF HD1029 which incorporates suspended metal ceiling.
Hush-Bar Deep resilient bars in a timber frame construction.
Product
SOUND INSULATION Data& SYSTEMS
PRODUCTS Data S
Product Data Application Screw fix to perimeter walls and
Application Application Screw fix to the suspend from the underside of
underside of timber joists at timber joists or concrete slab.
at 450mm centres Incorporate HUSH-ECOSLAB
100 in void.
Comprises Metal bars
Dimensions Depth 30mm x 120mm wide x Comprises Metal grid system with acoustic
2.4 / 3.0 / 3.6m hangers.
Depth Ideally minimum 150mm from
HUSH-BAR DEEP underside of joists to back of the
Resilient Bars
Fixed to joists with
HUSH-seal 20 plasterboard.
Perimeter Seal
36mm domed head
screws (no. 8s or 10s) HUSH-panel 28
19mm Plasterboard
Timber joist
Plank
200mm existing
timber joists
MF ceiling
system 350mm
void
1 layer of 19mm HUSH-SLAB
100 Sound 19mm Plasterboard
Plasterboard Plank Plank
1 layer of 12.5mm Absorber
Soundbloc fixed to
the resilient bars 12.5mm Gyproc
with self-drilling Soundbloc
drywall screws. Plasterboard

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Accessories
HUSH-SEAL 20 Perimeter Seal, HUSH-RD Flanking Strip,
HUSH-ANGLE FLANKING STRIPS
All Hush perimeter seals / flanking
Application Around all room perimeters in
strips have been designed to conjunction with Hush floating
maintain acoustic isolation and floors
seal all perimeters between Hush-
Panel floating flooring and walls Dimensions HRD 5mm x 150mm in rolls x
100lm. HA 45 x 45mm angle x
etc. Hush-RD Flanking Strip is
2.0m lengths
required for use on Robust Details
projects. All three types of strip can Quantity HS 20 20mm diameter multiples
be used with all Hush systems. of 10lm or 350lm cartons

HUSH-BOND Application For bonding all tongue and

Panel Adhesive
Hush-Bond Panel Adhesive is
used to ensure a strong bond at
the t&g joints of Hush-Panel or
any other bonding required when
fitting Hush sound insulation
products and systems.
groove flooring joints and tops
of Hush-Felt 25
Quantity 1 Litre nossled bottles Singu-
larly or in cartons of 9
Coverage 1litre per 20/ 25m2

HUSH-ISOLATION TAPE Application Under partition sole plates and

Hush self adhesive isolation
tape is designed for use
beneath internal partitions or
for perimeter isolation when
installing the Hush-Wall system.
at junctions of Hush-Wall
Dimensions 8mm thick x 50mm wide x 10 lm
rolls
Quantity Singularly in rolls as required

HUSH-ACOUSTIC & Application General gap filling in acoustic

INTUMESCENT SEALANT
Hush-Acoustic sealant is
for use in gap filling around
room perimeters of surface
penetrations or wherever there
is a need for acoustic seal to
be made when installing Hush
products or systems.
systems
Quantity 900ml nossled tubes sold
singularly or in cartons of 12
Jumbo sealant gun required
which is also available

HUSH-GROMMET Application Countersink into the upper

Fixing Isolators surface of the Hush-Panel
Floating Flooring. Use sparingly
Hush-Gommet Fixing Isolators
and when only absolutely
have been designed for use at
necessary.
door thresholds, access hatches
and stair treads or in the absence Quantity Available in packs of 50 and 100
of teegee joints and should be
used sparingly as fixing isolators
to eliminate lipping.

HUSH-10 Joist Strips Application Stapled directly on to timber

joists of glued on to metal joists
SOLD ONLY WITH HUSH-PANELS
as part of a Hush-Panel Floating
Hush-10 Joist Strips are supplied Floor System
only as part of a system to allow
Dimensions 10mm thick x 50mm wide x
Hush-Panel 28, 32 and Hush-Ply
1.37m long
28 to be fitted as a direct to joist
structural floor solution.

HUSH-MESH Firewire Application Dressed down the sides of

timber joists and across the
Used in conjunction with Hush-
back of the Ceiling
Ecoslab 100 Sound Absorber to
create a 60minute fire resistance Dimensions 1200mm wide x 50m long ---
at ceiling level. Hush-Mesh total 60m2 per roll
Firewire enables work to be carried
out from above in situations where
appropriate fire resistance cannot
be applied to the ceiling side of the
separating floor.
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Joisted structures
systems HUSH-SYSTEM 2003
HD1012

Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal

Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring

Hush-10 Joist Strip

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber

Hush-bar Resilient Bars
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
15mm Gyproc Fireline plasterboard

Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating floors for use in refurbishment projects using timber
joists
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level

Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
56 54 45

Results based on 200mm timber joists at 450mm centres

Hush System 2003
Hush System 2003 Plus Specification
Hush System 2003 Advanced
Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using
Hush System LC Hush-Bond, laid over Hush-10 Joist Strips, secured to joist
Hush System IC tops as per manufacturers instructions, with all perimeters
sealed using Hush-Seal 20.
Hush System HF25
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between joists with Hush-Bars screw
Hush System LP fixed to the underside of joists at 600mm centres and at
Hush System 1 right angles to the joists.
Hush-Cradle System mf One layer of 12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard and
one layer of 15mm Gyproc Fireline plasterboard secured
Hush System TF to Hush-Bars. Seal all perimeters prior to skimming.
Hush System Premier
Hush-Batten System
Hush-System HDC
Hush System B/B
Hush-Wall System
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Joisted structures
HUSH-SYSTEM 2003 PLUS HUSH-SYSTEM 2003
HD1013 ADVANCED HD1019
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal

Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring

19mm plasterboard plank 19mm plasterboard plank

18mm chipboard deck 18mm chipboard deck

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber

Hush-bar Resilient Bars
Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
Hush-bar plus Resilient Bar System
15mm Gyproc Fireline plasterboard 12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
19mm Gyproc plasterboard plank

Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating floors for use in refurbishment and new build projects
using timber joists
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level
Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating floors for use in refurbishment and new build projects
using timber joists
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
55 55 49 52 58 53

Results based on 200mm timber joists at 450mm centres Results based on 250mm timber joists at 450mm centres

Specification Specification

Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond,
laid over 19mm plasterboard plank, laid over 18mm/22mm
chipboard deck, with all perimeters sealed using Hush-Seal 20.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between joists with Hush-Bars screw
fixed to the underside of joists at 600mm centres.
One layer of 12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard and
one layer of 15mm Gyproc Fireline plasterboard secured to
Hush-Bars. Seal all perimeters prior to skimming.
Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond, laid
over 19mm plasterboard plank , laid over 18mm chipboard
deck, with all perimeters sealed using Hush-Seal 20.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between joists with Hush-Bar Plus
System screw fixed to the underside of joists at 450mm
centres.
One layer of 19mm plasterboard plank and one layer of
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard secured to Hush-
Bar Plus System. Seal all perimeters prior to skimming.

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Joisted structures
Hush-system LC HUSH-SYSTEM IC
HD1036 HD1020

Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal

Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring

Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring Hush-10 Joist Strip

19mm plasterboard plank
18mm Chipboard Deck

350mm void

19mm
plasterboard plank

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber

Two Layers of 15mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber
MF ceiling system
12.5mm Gyproc
200mm existing timber joists Soundbloc
plasterboard

Features Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E Approved Document E New Build compliant
An economical lowered ceiling sound insulation system New build or refurbishment
between separating floors for use in refurbishment and new Timber joists
build projects
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level
Provides 1 hour fire resistance

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
51 56 52 52 57 51
Results based on 200mm timber joists at 450mm centres with
100mm ceiling joists

Specification Specification

Hush panel 28, all teegee joints glued using the using Hush
bond adhesive and perimeters sealed using Hush seal 20.
All to be laid over 19mm plasterboard plank
Plasterboard plank to be spot bonded to the structural deck
and sealed at the perimeters using the Hush acoustic sealant
MF ceiling system suspended from the underside of joists,
creating a 350mm void (underside of the floorboards to the
back of the plasterboard lining)
One layer of 19mm plasterboard plank and one layer of
12.5mm Soundbloc plasterboard secured to MF framework
with Hush slab 100 fitted in the void.
Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond,
laid over Hush-10 Joist Strips, secured to joist tops as per
manufacturers instructions, with all perimeters sealed using
Hush-Seal 20.
Independent ceiling joists on hangers, with Hush-Slab 100
fitted between.
Two layers of 15mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
secured to the underside of the ceiling joists. Seal all
perimeters prior to skimming.

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Joisted structures
HUSH-SYSTEM HF25 HUSH-SYSTEM LP
HD1016 HD1030
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
Hush-felt 25 Resilient Strip
Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring
18mm chipboard deck
19mm plasterboard plank

Original boards or 12mm OSB deck

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber

HUSH-MESH Firewire
Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber Lath & plaster ceiling

Hush-bar plus Resilient Bar System

12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard

19mm Gyproc plasterboard plank

Features Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E Approved Document E
A fully developed sound insulation system between separating Refurbishment projects with timber structures incorporating lath
floors for use in new build or refurbishment projects using timber and plaster ceilings
joists
1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
55 55 46 54 58 50
Results based on 250mm timber joists at 450mm centres

Specification Specification

Hush-Felt 25 Resilient Strip stapled to the joist tops, with
18mm chipboard glued above using Hush-Bond, with all
perimeters sealed using Hush-Seal 20.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between joists with Hush-Bar Plus System
screw fixed to the underside of joists at 450mm centres.
One layer of 19mm plasterboard plank and one layer of
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard secured to Hush-
Bar Plus System. Seal all perimeters prior to skimming.
Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond,
laid over 19mm plasterboard plank, laid over exsisting
floorboards / OSB deck, with all perimeters sealed using
Hush-Seal 20.
Hush-Mesh Firewire dressed down the sides of the joists and
across the back of the ceiling in the form of trays.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between the joists resting on the
firewire tray.

Advanced system is available

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Joisted structures
HUSH-SYSTEM 1 HUSH-CRADLE SYSTEM MF
HD1006 HD1031
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
18mm chipboard

18mm chipboard
Hush-Cradle Resilient Flooring Cradles
Hush-felt 25 Resilient Joist Strip
Hush-slab 75 Sound Absorber
Hush-fill 60 Heavy Pugging
22mm existing oorboards

300mm void

Plywood shelf on noggins/dwangs

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber

Hush-Mesh Firewire

Lath & plaster ceiling 225mm existing timber joists

MF ceiling system
Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber
2 Layers of 12.5mm Gyproc Fireline plasterboard

Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed sound insulation system between separating
floors for use in refurbishment projects with timber structures
incorporating lath and plaster ceilings
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level
Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
For use in refurbishment and new build projects between
separating floors. Ideal for large industrial change of use
conversions with uneven surfaces
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
48 64 53 50 58 53

Specification Specification

Hush-Felt 25 Resilient Strip stapled to joist tops, with 18mm
tongued and grooved flooring grade chipboard glued above
using Hush-Bond, with all perimeters sealed using Hush-
Seal 20.
Hush-Mesh Firewire dressed down the sides of the joists
and across the back of the ceiling in the form of trays.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between the joists with resting on the
firewire tray.
Hush-Fill 60 on a 9mm plywood shelf between the joists.
18mm chipboard, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond
and sealed to all perimeters using Hush-Seal 20, laid over
47mm x 50mm timber battens, supported by Hush-Cradles
at 450mm centres and height adjusted.
Hush-Slab 75 fitted between Hush-Cradle and batten runs,
ontop of existing 22mm floorboards
MF ceiling system suspended from underside of joists
creating 300mm void
2 layers of 12.5mm Gyproc Fireline plasterboard secured to
MF ceiling hangers with Hush-Slab 100 fitted inbetween over
back of ceiling

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Joisted structures
HUSH-SYSTEM TF HUSH-SYSTEM PREMIER
HD1029 HD1027

Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal

Hush-Panel 48 Floating Flooring Hush-Panel 48 Floating Flooring

22mm chipboard deck 22mm chipboard deck

Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber Hush-slab 100 Sound Absorber

Hush-deep Resilient Bars Hush-bar Resilient Bars

19mm Plasterboard Plank 2 Layers of 15mm Soundbloc plasterboard

12.5mm Soundbloc plasterboard

Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating floors for use in new build timber frame projects
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level
Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating floors for use in refurbishment and new build projects
Provides a 1 hour fire resistance at ceiling level

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
51 58 50 54 49

Specification Specification

Hush-Panel 48, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond, laid
over floor deck, as per manufacturers instructions, with all
perimeters sealed using Hush-Seal 20.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between joists with Hush-Bar Deep
fixed to the underside of the joists at 450mm centres and at
right angles to the joists
19mm Plasterboard plank and 12.5mm Soundbloc secured
to Hush-Bar Deep resilient bars. Seal all perimeters prior to
skimming.
Hush-Panel 48, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond, laid
over floor deck, as per manufacturers instructions, with all
perimeters sealed using Hush-Seal 20.
Hush-Slab 100 fitted between joists with Hush-Bars screw
fixed to the underside of joists at 600mm centres and at right
angles to the joists.
Two layers of 15mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
secured to Hush-Bars. Seal all perimeters prior to skimming.

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Concrete structures
HUSH-BATTEN SYSTEM HUSH-SYSTEM HDC
HD1010 HD1007
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
Hush-panel 28 Floating Floor
18mm chipboard deck

Hush-batten 55 Resilient Flooring Battens

Hush-felt 10 Resilient Layer

Concrete 235kg/m2
(150mm thick Wilson Precast Concrete Slab) 200mm in situ concrete (400kg/m2)
Timber battens
Timber battens
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard

Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating concrete floors for use in projects based on concrete
structures less than 300 kgs/m down to as low as 235kgs/m
mass per unit area.
Features
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between
separating floors for use in new build or refurbishment projects
based on concrete structures 400 kgs/m minimum

Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance

Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
56 56 47 57 55 48

Specification Specification

Hush-Battens loose laid at required centres over a layer of
Hush-Felt 10 Resilient Layer.
18mm tongued and grooved flooring grade chipboard or
plywood glued to the Hush-Battens using Hush-Bond and
sealed to all perimeters using Hush-Seal 20.
Timber battens fixed to the underside of the concrete at
required centres.
One layer of 12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc or Fireline
plasterboard secured to the timber battens. Seal all
perimeters prior to skimming.
Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond,
with all perimeters sealed using Hush-Seal 20, laid over
200mm in situ concrete slab (400 kgs/m).
Timber battens fixed to the underside of the concrete at
required centres.
One layer of 12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc or Fireline
plasterboard secured to the timber battens. Seal all
perimeters prior to skimming.

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Wall System
HUSH-SYSTEM B/B HUSH-WALL SYSTEM
HD1009 HD1040 HUSH ACOUSTIC WALL SYSTEM IS A HIGH-DENSITY LAP JOINTED COMPOSITE
BOARD SUITABLE FOR MASONRY OR STUD WALLS AND CEILING APPLICATIONS.

PROVIDING HIGH STANDARDS OF AIRBOURNE SOUND REDUCTION AND CAN BE

HUSH-BAR
USED TO REDUCE Resilient
BOTH FLANKING AND DIRECT Bars
SOUND TRANSMISSION WITH
MINIMUM LOSS OF SPACE.
HUSH-SLAB 25 Sound Absorber
HUSH WALL SYSTEM HAS BEEN TESTED BY THE INDEPENDENT NAMAS
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal APPROVED TESTING HOUSE AIRO.
Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring HUSH-WALL Boards
50mm screed

HUSH-SLAB 25
Sound Absorber

HUSH-BAR
Resilient Bars

HUSH-WALL
Boards

260kg beam and block concrete

Concrete edge beam
12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard
Timber battens

Features Features
HUSH (UK) LTD
Complies with UK Building Regulations Approved Document E Approved Document E HUSH (UK) LTD HUSH WALL SYSTEM
A fully developed economical sound insulation system between Timber stud, steel stud, brick or block walls
HUSH WALL SYSTEM SIDE ELEVATION
separating floors for use in new build or refurbishment projects High standards of airborne sound reduction
based on beam and block concrete structures
Can reduce both flanking and direct sound transmission
Minimum loss of space
Comprises of a composite three layered board 27mm x
1800mm x 900mm
Acoustic Performance Acoustic Performance
Impact LnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
Airborne DnT,w dB Airborne DnT,w + Ctr dB
60 54 48
58 48
Results based on 100mm timber stud wall

Specification Specification

Hush-Panel 28, all teegee joints glued using Hush-Bond and
sealed to all perimeters using Hush-Seal 20, laid over 50mm
screed, with 260 kg/m beam and block concrete below.
Timber battens fixed to the underside of the concrete at
required centres.
One layer of 12.5mm Gyproc Soundbloc or Fireline
plasterboard secured to the timber battens. Seal all
perimeters prior to skimming.
Hush-Wall Boards, all gaps filled with acoustic mastic and sealed
at all perimeters with Hush-Isolation Tape, fixed horizontally to
Hush-Bar Resilient Bars with 32mm dry wall screws.
Hush-Slab 25, or thickness to suit, fitted into cavity between
studs or tightly between Hush-Bars when applying to brick or
block
Hush-Bar Resilient Bars fixed horizontally at 450mm centres
to stud or wall. Scrim joints and seal all perimeters prior to
skimmming.

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Useful Details

Hush-Panel Fire Resistance

Useful Details Detail
Wall

Skirting 3mm above

floating floor
Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal
Pressed into 10-15mm gap
between panel and wall
Hush-panel Floating Flooring
or floor deck over Hush-Battens
or Hush-Cradles
Hush-Seal Perimeter Seal Edge Detail
Hush-Seal Perimeter Seal
Edge Detail
Hush-mesh
Firewire
Timber joist
Hush-slab 100
Sound Absorber
Lath & plaster or
Fire Resistance Detail Installed From Above plasterboard ceiling
Fire resistance created from above when access to a ceiling is
restricted - Hush-Mesh Firewire is stapled down the sides of the
joists and laid across the back of the ceiling in the form of trays onto
which is installed Hush-Slab 100 Sound Absorber. Provides a one
hour fire resistance at ceiling level. This is an accepted method of
fire protection where the ceiling surface cannot be disturbed and
which allows all work to be carried out from above. TRADA report
FR 907 confirms this method.

See Hush-System LP (page 18) and Hush-System 1 (page 19) for

system designs.

Hush-grommet Fixing Isolators

Hush-Grommet Detail
countersunk into chipboard with
screw in centre

Hush-panel Floating Flooring Hush-grommet Fixing Isolator

10mm gap between riser and Hush-Panel (Countersunk into chipboard)
10mm gap between strings and Hush-Panel
Hush-Panel level with nose of tread Hush-panel Floating Flooring

Hush-Panel on Stairs
Hush-panel on Stairs detail
Detail

Screw

Hush-grommet Hush-Grommet Fixing Isolators can be used sparingly to secure the

HUSH-GROMMET
Fixing Isolators Hush-Panel in the absence of a T & G joint, for example across door
countersunk with fIxing FIXING ISOLATORS DETAIL
thresholds etc.
Access hatch cut out of
Hush-Panel
The use of Hush-Grommets also allows for the leveling of floating
Hush-panel Floating Flooring
floors in difficult situations without affecting the impact protection.
Noggin/dwang to
support access hatch

Joist

Hush-Panel Access Traps & Ducts

Detail
Hush-Panel Access Traps & Ducts Detail

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Building Regulations
Sound Insulation Products & Systems

Table 0.2 Laboratory values for new internal walls and floors within
Overview dwelling-houses, flats and rooms for residential purposes, whether
purpose built or formed by material change of use
The nuisance of noise is regarded as a health and safety issue for persons living in
dwellings and all occupants of a dwelling should be allowed to follow normal domestic Airborne sound
activities, including sleep and rest, without threat to their health from noise. insulation

Noise is transmitted in buildings by both airborne and impact sound sources and UK Rw dB
Building Regulations requires that both these noise types are controlled. Practical (Minimum values)
guidance to meet with Building Regulation requirements is given within Approved Walls 40
Document E.
Floors 40
Sound insulation, in general terms, is the prevention of airborne and impact sound
being transmitted from one part of a building to another through separating floors, For further information on Approved Document E visit www.communities.gov.uk
ceilings or walls. or www.planningportal.gov.uk

Airborne Sound
Airborne sound sources produce noise by vibrating the surrounding air, for example
speech, televisions and home entertainment systems. Airborne sound insulation is
concerned with reducing this sound transmission through separating floors and walls.
Impact Sound
Impact sound sources produce noise by direct physical excitation of a part of a
building, for example footsteps on a floor. Impact sound insulation is concerned
with resisting this impact sound upon separating floors.
PCT & Robust Details
Pre-completion testing applies to all conversion projects and new build projects
not built by means of Robust Details. At least 10 percent of each type of all new
residential properties are tested to determine fulfillment of the regulations and
pre-completion testing must always be carried out by an accredited acoustic engineer.
Contact with suitable sound testing companies can be arranged through our
technical department.

Flanking transmission Robust Details

Flanking transmission occurs when sound is transmitted from one space to another
indirectly, through adjoining parts of the structure, e.g. impact sound may be transmitted
from one room to another through a timber floor, but also through the supporting wall.
Flanking transmission is always a potential problem within any structure, in particular,
buildings being converted, and depending on the intensity of the acoustic energy
received via flanking transmission paths, the effectiveness of sound insulation of
separating partitions can be much lower than expected from their construction.
Careful consideration must be given to the effect of flanking transmission within any
building and all potential flanking paths must be identified and eliminated prior to the
installation of any sound insulation system.
Robust Details are high performance separating wall and floor constructions that
are expected to be sufficiently reliable not to need the check provided by PCT. A
set of design details which achieve compliance with requirement E1 have been
approved by Robust Details Ltd.
Builders intending to use any of these design details must register the project with
Robust Details Ltd and follow, to the letter, procedures issued by Robust Details Ltd.
For further information on Robust Details visit www.robustdetails.com
Scotland & Northern Ireland

Scottish Building Regulations Section 5

England & Wales
Scottish Building Regulations Section 5, Resistance to Transmission of Sound

New Approved Document E Airborne sound insulation Impact sound

sound insulation Insulation
Building Regulations New Approved Document E came into force on 1st July 2003
with the introduction of pre-completion testing (PCT) for sound insulation as a means DnT,w dB LnT,w dB
of demonstrating compliance, and as from 1st July 2004 the use of Robust Details (Minimum values) (Maximum values)
(RD) in new build has been accepted as an alternative to PCT. New Build & Conversion
Requirements E1, E2 and E3 of Document E apply to the sound insulation of any
type of conversion or new build used as a dwelling including; houses, apartments, Walls 53 -
hostel rooms, hotels, boarding houses, halls of residence and residential homes. Floors & stairs 52 61
Requirement E4 applies to acoustic conditions in schools. For further information please visit www.scotland.gov.uk
Performance standards are given for each requirement, as follows:
Northern Ireland Building Regulations Part G
Table 0.1a Dwelling-houses and flats performance standards for Northern Ireland Building Regulations Part G, Sound Insulation in Dwellings
separating walls, separating floors, and stairs that have a separating function
Airborne sound insulation Impact
Airborne sound insulation Impact sound insulation sound insulation
sound insulation sound Insulation
DnT,w dB LnT,w dB
DnT,w + Ctr dB LnT,w dB (Minimum values) (Maximum values)
(Minimum values) (Maximum values)
New Build
Purpose built dwelling - houses and flats
Floors 52 61
Walls 45 -
Conversion
Floors & stairs 45 62
Floors 48 65
Dwelling - houses and flats formed by material change of use
For further information please visit www.buildingcontrol-ni.com
Walls 43 -
Floors & stairs 43 64
Approved Document E
Table 0.1b Rooms for residential purposes performance standards for UK Building Regulations approved Document E 2003 incorporates a unit of
separating walls, separating floors, and stairs that have a separating function measurement to determine low frequency airborne sound transmission.
Airborne sound insulation Impact Due to proven intrinsic difficulties of measuring low frequency sound, in domestic sized
sound insulation sound Insulation rooms, it must be expected that there could be significant deviations in the accuracy
of these measurements. Furthermore, there will be variations from site to site due to
DnT,w + Ctr dB LnT,w dB
structural differences in buildings, general site conditions and workmanship.
(Minimum values) (Maximum values)
All these factors can influence the repeatability of both impact and airborne acoustic test
Purpose built dwelling - houses and flats results. Therefore, any test results must be considered as an indication only and no warranty
Walls 43 - can be given or implied as to the actual acoustic performance in any particular situation.

Floors & stairs 45 62

Rooms for residential purposes formed by a material change of use
Installation guides can be viewed and
Walls 43 -
Floors & stairs 43 64 downloaded at www.hush.uk.com

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