Articles Tagged with ''STC (sound transmission class)''

The just-released, version 4.1 of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Building Design and Construction guidelines makes achieving those LEED credits much more practical and rewarding.

Forever, people who live close to one another have suffered from the noises of their neighbors. In litigation, the second highest level of complaints comes from noise—the first is uninvited water. So, what’s the biggest complaint about noise?

The clock’s winding down. The game is tied. The bleachers are packed to the rafters. Coaches are shouting plays. Cheerleaders are chanting encouragement. The pep band and the fans are producing a deafening sound.

St. Louis-based G&S Acoustics, a manufacturer of acoustical, tackable and sound diffusing wall and ceiling products worldwide, has expanded its product line to include a creative new offering: GeoDesign (GD) and GeoDesign Ridge (GDR) acoustical wall panels.

IAC Acoustics, a Division of Sound Seal, is celebrating 70 years of success and resilience in the noise control industry. 

Architects, designers and builders are always searching for unique and beautiful wall and ceiling materials to help make their interior spaces stand out.

Peace and quiet. That's all homeowners near some of the country's largest airports are requesting.

Weyerhaeuser Distribution has expanded its offering of Homasote 440 SoundBarrier panels to its distribution centers in Denver, Colo., Dallas and Houston, Texas, and Tacoma, Wash.