What are resilient bars?

Resilient bars, or res bars as they are more commonly known are thin galvanised steel channels that allow a secure fixing of plasterboard or other types of boarding to timber joints while improving the acoustic insulation of walls or ceilings. When installed correctly, they can improve the soundproofing of a room against impact and airborne noise by decoupling a wall or ceiling from the main structure.

Neighbour noise or ‘noisy neighbours’ can be a major nuisance for many homes throughout the UK. According to research with local authorities, a noise complaint is raised every 80 seconds in the UK, and these are only the ones that are raised with local authorities. There will be many more noise issues within the UK that are not reported.

Does acoustic underlay make a difference?

Acoustic underlay does make a difference in sound reduction when done right!

There is a wide range of options available so understanding how they work is the key to choosing the best one for you.

You reduce airborne sound by efficiently de-coupling high mass products from the ridged floor surface to reduce the transfer of the airborne sound vibrations. Translation: you need to make a gap between two heavy things to stop the noise vibrations travelling straight through them with relative ease.