Sound issues are the bane of any multi-family dweller’s existence, and sound isolation issues are most effectively addressed during the design phase of a project.
With the proper tools, the installation of sound reduction during the construction process can be a proactive solution to future issues that could be very difficult and expensive to resolve later on down the road.
Shaw Industries Group recently introduced an innovative, patent-pending tool to showcase the impact ceiling and floor construction, as well as flooring and underlayment selection, have on room acoustics. We recently connected with Jay Henry, Shaw Industries director of innovation, to learn more about the tool and what it means for flooring specifications.
