Acoustic Deck 34 Provides Outstanding Insulation For Home Properties
Acoustic Deck 34 for Timber Frame Apartment Soundproofing
JCW Acoustic Deck 34 is a slim acoustic overlay board designed to help reduce sound transmission through timber floors. It has been used on residential apartment projects where impact and airborne noise reduction are important for comfort, compliance and overall building performance.
One example is the Carrington Park development in Warrington, where JCW Acoustic Deck 34 was used on a four-storey timber frame apartment building for Countryside Properties. The project required improved acoustic performance to support the development’s wider design and funding requirements.
Acoustic Deck 34 at Carrington Park
The Carrington Park building included 24 apartments, with acoustic performance forming an important part of the project specification. Noise levels can have a direct impact on resident comfort, particularly in multi-occupancy buildings where sound may travel between floors and neighbouring homes.
For this project, JCW Acoustic Deck 34 helped achieve an improvement in both noise reduction and noise transmission levels that was 5dB better than the required Building Regulations target stated for the development.
“We needed to achieve the 5dB improvement so that the building would receive an Eco-Homes rating and help our client fulfil certain funding requirements. That meant examining such areas as the health and well-being of the residents – an area where noise levels can have a major impact.”
Andrew Fox, Technical Standards Manager, Countryside Properties
Why Acoustic Deck 34 Was Chosen
JCW Acoustic Deck 34 was selected because it provided a slim, practical and effective acoustic floor solution for the timber frame apartment building. At 34mm thick, the board helped reduce floor build-up while still supporting the required acoustic performance for the project.
“The JCW Acoustic Deck 34 was the ideal way to reach our goal. It proved to be extremely effective, quicker and more cost-effective to install, and far less prone to installation errors than the alternative batten-based systems.”
Andrew Fox, Technical Standards Manager, Countryside Properties
The project also benefited from installation advice from JCW, helping support consistent results across the building.
What Is JCW Acoustic Deck 34?
JCW Acoustic Deck 34 is a premium acoustic overlay board made from a 12mm resilient acoustic layer laminated to a 22mm tongue-and-groove cement particle board. Its slim profile makes it suitable for timber floor refurbishment projects where acoustic performance and floor height both need to be considered.
The product is designed to overlay directly onto an existing subfloor, making it a practical choice for residential and refurbishment projects where a robust acoustic floor system is required.
Suitable Applications for Acoustic Deck 34
Acoustic Deck 34 can be used in a range of timber floor projects, including:
- Apartment buildings
- Flats and conversions
- Timber frame developments
- Residential refurbishment projects
- Projects requiring improved floor sound insulation
The product is part of Acoustic Supplies’ wider range of floor soundproofing systems for timber and concrete floor applications.
Benefits of Acoustic Deck 34
Acoustic Deck 34 is designed to provide a balance of acoustic performance, strength and ease of installation. Its slim construction can help reduce floor height impact, while the tongue-and-groove cement particle board provides a strong, rigid overlay surface.
Key benefits include:
- 34mm slim acoustic overlay board
- Designed for timber floor refurbishment projects
- 12mm resilient acoustic layer bonded to 22mm cement particle board
- Suitable for both 400mm and 600mm joist centres, where installed to specification
- Compatible with ceramic tiling, subject to the correct installation and floor build-up
- Allows non-load-bearing partitions to be built off the floor where the specification allows
Supporting Acoustic Performance in Residential Buildings
In flats, apartments and multi-occupancy buildings, floors need to be designed carefully to reduce both airborne and impact noise. Airborne noise may include voices, music and television sound, while impact noise includes footsteps, dropped objects and furniture movement.
Acoustic Deck 34 is designed to help reduce sound transmission through timber floors as part of a complete acoustic floor build-up. For Building Regulations or project-specific performance requirements, the full floor construction, flanking details and installation method should always be checked before specification.
Part of the JCW Acoustic Flooring Range
JCW Acoustic Deck 34 forms part of a wider range of acoustic flooring products from Acoustic Supplies. Depending on the project requirements, related products may include Acoustic Deck 33, Acoustic Deck 37, Acoustic Deck 34C and other floor soundproofing systems.
Acoustic Supplies also provides solutions for wall soundproofing, ceiling soundproofing and soundproof doors, helping contractors and specifiers control sound across multiple parts of a building.
Get Advice on Acoustic Deck 34
If you are considering JCW Acoustic Deck 34 for a timber floor project, Acoustic Supplies can advise on product suitability, acoustic performance, installation guidance and related floor soundproofing systems.
Find out more on the Acoustic Deck 34 product page or call 01204 548400 to discuss your project.