Soundproofing a bathroom adequately: ceramic tile or vinyl flooring?

15 juin 2020

When living in co-property, it is important to refer to your building’s remodeling package requirements for acoustics. Notably, ceramic tile is a particularly hard surface floor covering which makes it substantially more difficult to soundproof than a wood, laminate or vinyl flooring.

Expertise Report (part 4 of 4)

22 janvier 2020

Use of FERMACELL products in a multi-storey light-wood frame project

Expertise Report (part 3 of 4)

08 janvier 2020

Use of FERMACELL products in a multi-storey light-wood frame project

Expertise Report (part 2 of 4)

05 décembre 2019

In this second part (2 of 4), we will discuss the economy at the level of the structural slabs.

Expertise Report (part 1 of 4)

05 novembre 2019

An external firm was mandated to perform a comparative study to evaluate the costs of building materials for a structure built with Fermacell product, compared to a more conventional way.

What to do when your drainage pipe makes noise?

10 avril 2019

Do you hear the passage of water inside your drainage pipes? Are you looking for a solution to eliminate noise from flushing toilets and sinks? It is possible to carry out work in an easier, quicker and cheaper way. ACOUSTIDRAIN from Resisto is an acousti

Mass Timber building: hard to soundproof?

26 février 2019

Mass Timber construction is growing well in the multi-storey building market. They are stable and meet the highest requirements in terms of quality, cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability.

How to convert your house into a “noise free” duplex!

08 août 2018

Most single-family houses converted into duplex are not designed to soundproof each storey from one another. Nevertheless, occupants wish to live comfortably without knowing life habits of their neighbor. Here are some tips to improve your comfort and opt

Can I install AcoustiTECH membranes in my home?

27 mars 2018

Even if you are not living in a condo, it is possible to use AcoustiTECH membranes in your home and it will even give an added value to your family house.

Can I install a 7mm membrane under my ceramic flooring?

16 février 2018

One of the important criteria in choosing an acoustic flooring membrane is mechanical performance. It must be ensured that the product meets the mechanical criteria (thickness, density and internal cohesion) of the selected floor covering, here the cerami

How to remove adhesive residues from wood flooring?

07 février 2018

You have a brand new hardwood floor, but you realize that installers left adhesive marks everywhere as a result of their work. How to fix it? Some will suggest DIY methods to remove them: scratch it with an old credit card, scrub it with WD-40 or vegetabl

What type of membrane can be installed in a basement?

15 novembre 2017

You are thinking about installing a new floating floor in your basement, but not sure what type of membrane to use to ensure proper moisture protection? It is important to consider a good quality vapor barrier film to maintain the beauty of your basement

8 tips for installing an acoustic membrane

21 septembre 2017

In a double-glued down installation, several factors contribute to the acoustic efficiency aside from the acoustic membrane itself. To achieve satisfying and optimal acoustic results with AcoustiTECH membranes, it is important to follow installation proce

8 luxurious projects soundproofed by AcoustiTECH

02 juin 2017

The AcoustiTECH membranes are installed in multiple high-end buildings all around the American continent to achieve superior soundproofing.

A unique and innovative acoustic solution

08 mai 2017

There is unique and innovative solution on the market that ensures soundproofing of drywall ceilings. It performs beyond the acoustic requirements of the industry.

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