Which is more important? STC ratings or fire performance? Asking that question is like asking a parent … which is their favorite child? Impossible and unfair to do.
The distinction between “noise” and “sound” is expansive and the implications are significant in terms of subjective and objective attributes of the built environment.
The distinction between “noise” and “sound” is expansive and the implications are significant in terms of subjective and objective attributes of the built environment.
In a recent build, we used several designs found in GA-600 (Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual). We selected designs shown to have STC ratings of 50 to 54.
On Demand This course explores six key concepts that can impact Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings in wall assemblies, enabling the achievement of desired acoustic outcomes.