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Effective Noise Control in Homes

NAP provides insulation materials to reduce noise transmission between rooms and floors in residential and commercial buildings. Testing shows that a combination of open cell foam and cellulose insulation provides the best soundproofing, with a Sound Transmission Class rating of 51. Specifically, a combination of closed cell spray foam insulation and cellulose fills all gaps and voids in walls and ceilings, custom fitting around pipes and wiring to block sound transmission, making it the most effective insulation option.

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Effective Noise Control in Homes

NAP provides insulation materials to reduce noise transmission between rooms and floors in residential and commercial buildings. Testing shows that a combination of open cell foam and cellulose insulation provides the best soundproofing, with a Sound Transmission Class rating of 51. Specifically, a combination of closed cell spray foam insulation and cellulose fills all gaps and voids in walls and ceilings, custom fitting around pipes and wiring to block sound transmission, making it the most effective insulation option.

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North American Processing LLC

Quiet Comfort
Architects, builders & homeowners finally realize that unwanted noise affects comfort,
concentration and behavior. Quality of the composition of the structure and products
applied is crucial to insulate the ceilings, walls and floors with a material that effectively
reduces heat loss & vapor transmission, but isolates noise transmission. Since noise from
within the home can be equally disagreeable, it is a good idea to isolate interior walls and
floors so that several people or groups can simultaneously enjoy different activities, such
as watching TV, reading and using the computer. Controlling noise is an essential
consideration when constructing dwellings. Insulation or a combination of materials is
best to provide these qualities.

Tested
The best way to determine effectiveness is to conduct reliable, scientific tests. Sound
Transmission Class (STC) is a laboratory measurement used to study the resistance of a
wall, ceiling or floor to the passage of sound. The higher the STC number, the more
sound is deadened. The table below gives examples of STC ratings.

STC Rating Description of Performance


30 Loud speech understood fairly well
35 Loud speech audible but unintelligible
42 Loud speech audible as a murmur
45 Must strain to hear loud speech
48 Some loud speech barely audible
49 Loud speech not audible

Open Cell Foam Insulation Performance


ASTM E 413-87 STC Rating 39

Closed Cell Foam Insulation Performance


ASTM E 413-87 STC Rating 37

Cellulose Insulation Performance


ASTM E 413-87 STC Rating 49

Fiber Glass Insulation Performance


ASTM E 413-87 STC Rating 39

Empty Walls Performance


ASTM E 413-87 STC Rating 33
Open Cell Foam/Cellulose Combo Performance
ASTM E 413-87 STC Rating 51

Most Effective Combination


Testing shows that foam/cellulose design quiets a home better than fiberglass or spray
foam alone. This is due to the porosity of the two materials in separate layers. We have
found that the two materials compliment each other in ways not previously tested.

Custom Fit Every Time


Different installation methods dramatically affect how well noise is controlled.
Fiberglass batts leave gaps and voids since they are cut and patched to fit the countless
variations throughout a home. Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation and Cellulose
together completely fill the spaces in walls and ceilings. This application helps to reduce
the sound transmittance because it is sprayed in and provides a custom fit around wiring,
plumbing and other obstacles. Open cell foam has a very high expansion rate which is
not controllable for a thin layer, leaving room for cellulose. Closed cell foam can be
sprayed at 1” thick & provides a very low perm rating (vapor transmission). A real
improvement for every home is closed cell spray foam insulation and cellulose together.
This combination together will keep your hose quiet and energy efficient. This results in
a quieter and more comfortable environment.

Ideal for Multifamily & Commercial Use


In situations where sound control is even more critical, spray polyurethane foam
insulation and cellulose have proven extremely effective.

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