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MuteClip Double Stud – Concrete Ceiling Soundproofing

Airborne: DnT,w + Ctr = 54dB*

Impact: L’nT,w = 53dB*

Description
Specifiers

Ceiling Soundproofing

MuteClip Stud Double

Take a look at the system’s features and benefits.

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68dB Airborne reduction*

Noises like shouting, talking, loud TV’s and music. Learn more >

40dB Impact reduction*

Noises like footsteps on wood flooring and washing machines.

74mm + Stud additional Height

The height added to your ceiling after the system is installed.

MuteClip Stud Double Concrete ceiling soundproofing

Plaster Skim & Paint

Soundproof Plasterboard

MuteClip Channel

Acoustic Mineral Wool

NOISE REDUCTION

Hear the difference.

Play the video to hear the sound difference before and after installing this system. For best results try to match the volume of the unreduced audio to the volume of the noise you’re able to hear.

The noise in the video has been digitally reduced to give you an idea of the sorts of results you could expect. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect science and your personal results could vary due to myriad reasons. However, we have found our customers prefer to hear a decibel reduction rather than read it!

We stand for quality, and we are proud of it.

For those addressing problems with impact and airborne noise, look no further than this system. Providing a solution from the home to the workplace to recording studios with our versatile MuteClip®

MuteClip® Stud Double is perfect for projects that require a highly effective solution for ceiling soundproofing in concrete builds, one that is high performing for both airborne and impact noise. Its high performance comes from a combination of both the separated stud framework that creates lesser points of contact with concrete soffit ceiling and using our MuteClip™ which is composed of a dual-density rubber in a galvanised metal case that performs like a shock absorber, this is then attached to the new frame.

The MuteClip® Channel affixes to the MuteClip® and the new soundproof ceiling which is composed of two layers of dense Acoustic Plasterboard 15mm and a layer of Tecsound suspend away from the concrete slab. What this ultimately results in is a vastly improved reduction of airborne noise, especially in the more problematic lower to middle-lower frequencies, as well as a high reduction of impact noise and other forms of vibration, which are often problematic in concrete constructions.

Advice and installation

Our team are always a phone call away ready to offer advice and support. Our systems can be installed by competent DIYers but if you would like to work with an installer we have relationships with installers up and down the UK that we can put you in touch with.

Easy to install, no incorrect fixing or shortages unlike standard Resilient Channel
System thickness from the stud frame 74mm
65dB* for airborne (where a higher number is desired)
40dB* for impact (where a lower number is desired)
20-30dB estimated improvement for airborne noise and 15-20dB estimated improvement for impact noise* (where 10dB is a 50% reduction as perceived sound loudness)
Compliant with both Part E Building Regulations (England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland) and Building Standards Technical Handbook 2017 for Scotland for airborne and impact transmission. (Details are available on the ‘System Performance’ tab above).

MuteClip Stud Double Calculator

Use our handy calculator to see what soundproofing products your project will require. Don’t forget to unfold the ‘more info’ tab below to learn how to use this calculator.

Once you have your calculator results you can add all the products to your basket using the button below. You will have to manually input the results from the calculator. We know this is not ideal and we are looking into developing a solution for this.

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Concrete Ceiling – MuteClip Stud Double

Partition Measurements

Joist Length (Meters)

Width (Meters)

Results

MuteClip

MuteClip Channels

Acoustic Plasterboard (half-size boards)

25mm Acoustic Mineral Wool

Tecsound SY70

Scrim Tape

32mm Drywall Screws (200)

50mm Drywall Screws (200)

Self-Drilling Screws (100)

60 mm Gold Screws (200)

Acoustic Sealant

Jumbo Applicator Gun for Acoustic Sealant

Advanced Settings

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Ceiling Isolation Clip Calculator

Ceiling Stud Center

The ceiling joist center is the distance between ceiling joists measured from the center. The typical ceiling joist is 400mm. If you are working directly on a concrete ceiling we recommend using a 400mm spacing here also.

Ceiling Channel Center

The ceiling channel center is the distance between the MuteClip Channels. The typical channel center is 400mm. If you are working directly on a concrete ceiling we recommend using a 400mm spacing here also.

If you have multiple adjacent surfaces or partitions to soundproof input them individually. Not as a total m2 input as this will affect the results.
If you have windows, fireplaces or other fixed structures we recommend booking a call with us before purchasing.

Ceiling soundproofing calculator

Ceiling ‘Width’

For the calculator, the width of a ceiling is the measurement that runs perpendicular to your existing ceiling joists.

Ceiling Joist length

Joist length refers to the measurement that runs parallel with your existing ceiling joists.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

A soundproofing system isn’t rocket science but sometimes figuring out which one is right for you can be challenging. Check out our FAQs, get in touch via our live chat, or give us a call to speak to a human.

MuteClip® Concrete Stud Double harbours all the features of what creates a highly effective soundproofing system, one that can be installed across a wide range of scenarios and is of course suited for soundproofing the home against intrusive noise issues. Flanking Transmission is a significant issue in concrete structures, so it is best to investigate whether the noises from above are found coming from the adjacent walls too, as these may require treatment of the same level to reduce intrusive noise issues. With a large portion found coming through the ceiling of both impact and airborne noise, we would expect a reduction of improvement of 10-15dB for airborne sound, and 15-20dB for impact noise, 10-67% and 67%-75% respectively as an estimated guide of improvement.

This acoustic system is an effective option in reducing the more invasive noise issues, ones that can be heard with some clarity even in a concrete structure, sounds of both airborne and impact noise. Where loud music, TV usage and also the introduction of cinema systems are used, this system can be put in place to reduce these noise both externally and internally use. Depending on the level of noise, adjacent walls will often require the same level of treatment if a high volume of low-frequency sound energy is expected, for instance, the introduction of a subwoofer – adequate isolation is essential in all areas. Common noise issues on the other hand such as neighbours having a conversation, the ringing of a doorbell or intercom or the television in use would be reduced to a large degree, and footsteps and moving of furniture from above would also receive a significant reduction.

When adjacent areas being the walls have been adequately soundproofed to prevent Flanking Transmission, the tested performance figures of the acoustic system are to surpass Part E Building Regulations across the board. During the specification phase of a new build we can help you build estimated partition results with acoustic figures, and with conversion projects – it is always best to carry out an acoustic assessment as a soundproof over screed or under screed may be beneficial to prevent flanking into the walls by way of impact noise.

Incorrect fixing of Resilient Channels can lead to the failure of an acoustic test or underwhelming results of general soundproofing that you have carried out, and there are many ways to which it can be incorrectly fixed to where we have explained here. But in essence, the improvements provided by using the MuteClip® and Channel system is that it requires a single fixing per clip and the Channel is then clipped in, it is not subject to the same detrimental incorrect fixings as the Resilient Bar. Its acoustic performance is superior in the reduction of low-end frequencies, to where noise issues of impact noise and generated bass frequencies are expected to be in abundance.

With an existing framework across the majority of cases, they are removed to create a new and better-supported stud frame that hasn’t bowed over time or exposed to any potential water damage. Some frameworks can be used if they are thick, or can be suspended with additional acoustic wire suspensions – we would have these reviewed for soundproofing purposes by a joiner, structural engineer or an acoustic installation team.

Flanking Transmission in adjacent walls can often pass any detected vibration to any other connected surfaces, so if the Acoustic Plasterboard is abutted tightly or even slightly touching across various points, this vibration will return into the acoustic system – short-circuiting the MuteClip® and Channel. Again, if it is tightly abutted to the adjacent surfaces, you are reducing the suspension of the ceiling in which is essential to reduce impact noise and low-frequency transmission – reducing the system’s performance.

With the recommended 100mm framework with an isolation gap between the frame and concrete substrate of 10-20mm, and the final suspension given by the MuteClip® and Channel – 41mm, the thickness appropriate for installation here would be 150mm, this would require an Acoustic Mineral Wool of 100mm in depth and a 50mm. You do not want to compact anything thicker into the cavity as this creates a bridge between the concrete substrate and Acoustic Plasterboard – short-circuiting the MuteClip®.

Any existing ceiling needs to be removed, plasterboard and framework too if it will not support the acoustic system, decoration such as cornice and coving will need to be removed and electronics extended by a Part P Registered electrician before installation so that the acoustic installation team can pull this through the insert hole.

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If you need product data or installation guides for this system you’ll always find them here.

If you are looking to specify this product for a build, please refer to our downloads tab for technical product or systems information.

Technical Support
Should you require further technical assistance in specifying our products, please contact us.

BIM Objects
iKoustic also supply a selection of BIM objects via our NBS profile, which can be found here.

Our products contain a high level of mass. If there are any structural concerns you will want to consult a Structural Engineer to discuss your requirements.

*Our Typical Performance Results and Noise Reduction Guidance are provided to indicate the results that have been achieved in previous tests but are not guaranteed to a specific site as multiple factors can affect this, you can view their variants on our ‘Featured Systems’ tab.

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