Home Theater Acoustical - Soundproofing Products

Whether it's a busy street nearby, or a loud home theater room, noise control is vital to our standard of living.

Controlling unwanted noise penetration used to be out of reach to the consumer, but not anymore. Cascade Audio Engineering specializes in providing high performance isolation materials without the typical extreme cost. We implement time tested materials with state of the art research and development in actual usage situations. Our highly trained staff can go over the project with you to assure proper selection of materials.

Here are some examples where noise control can be implemented:
Home Theater - Library - Laundry room - Playroom - Recording Studio - Master Suite / Bath - Subfloor Squeaks - Upstairs / Downstairs transfer - Wall Facing busy street - Garage Door Opener - Soil Pipes - HVAC - Washing Machine

Section 1207
Sound Transmission

1207.1 Scope. This section shall apply to common interior walls, partitions and floor ceiling assemblies between adjacent dwelling units or between dwelling units and adjacent public areas such as halls, corridors, stairs or service areas.

1207.2 Air-borne sound. Walls, partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units from each other or from public or service areas shall have a sound transmission class (STC) of not less than 50 (45 if field tested) for air-borne noise when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90. Penetrations or openings in construction assemblies for piping; electrical devices; recessed cabinets; bathtubs; soffits; or heating, ventilating or exhaust ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. This requirement shall not apply to dwelling unit entry doors; however, such doors shall be tight fitting to the frame and sill.

1207.3 Structure-borne sound. Floor/ceiling assemblies between dwelling units or between a dwelling unit and a public or service area within the structure shall have an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of not less than 50 (45 if field tested) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 492.