Fire & Sound Working Together
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Good acoustics and noise control can suggest a higher level of quality to the condo buyer or renter, elevating the perceived value of the property. Sound control is especially important considering the increasing trend toward high-density housing. Including QuietRock in your multifamily projects is a simple and cost-effective way to create a more peaceful and comforting environment for residents. Simply include the sound reducing drywall between units to help decrease the noise transferring from one residence to the other.
Monday, February 24, 2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Fire assembly best choices are often at odds with Sound assembly methods. Unfortunately, this often leads the design professional to choose one over the other. How can you really choose your favorite child? Usually, it’s the Fire Design that wins out, because after all that is a life safety issue while Sound, is left to be whatever it is. This course will show you that you often have more choices than you think. Good Sound Control can and should promote safety and contribute to the overall Fire Design. You just need to understand some of the details to think a little bit differently on how to approach both.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify design attributes that enhance fire resistance but may compromise noise control effectiveness.
- Examine the process of writing, achieving, and monitoring fire resistance ratings.
- Explore the key aspects, responsibilities, and methodologies involved in acoustic testing.
- Determine how fire assembly details impact sound performance and assess strategies to optimize both fire resistance and acoustic goals.
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