Author Question: Drywall STC ratings are altered based on its construction; which construction assembly provides the ... (Read 78 times)

littleanan · **on:** Aug 28, 2018

Drywall STC ratings are altered based on its construction; which construction assembly provides the minimum sound block?

Slab to four inches above the finished ceiling
with acoustical batt insulation laid over the
ceiling tiles and all sound leaks sealed
Slab to slab with all sound leaks sealed
Slab to finished ceiling with all sound leaks
sealed
Slab to finished ceiling with electrical outlets
staggered

Question 2

Glass walls or doors with glass do nothing to control sound between spaces.

True
False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Slab to slab with all sound leaks sealed

Answer to Question 2

false; laminated glass can obtain an STC
rating of up to 40