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Flooring Products Abound to Control Impact Sound

By Joe Grady

Impact sound which is the result of walking, dancing, dropping objects, etc., is defined as Impact Insulation Class (IIC). These are usually in the lower sound frequencies.

The second class, though there are more, is classified as Sound Transmission Class (STC). This class refers to airborne sound. These transmissions are in a higher group of frequencies. They are generated by radios, televisions and ordinary conversation, as well as other airborne sounds.

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