Impact Noise Control - Floors
Which Dow product can be used to reduce impact noise transmission in floors?
Can QUASH™ EF be used in a robust detail for compliance with Part E of the building regulations?
Can QUASH EF be used in floor constructions which will comply with Part E by pre-completion testing?
What is the design loading for QUASH EF 222E?
Can QUASH EF be combined with STYROFOAM™ products?
Will the use of two layers of QUASH EF give any further reduction in impact sound transmission?
What is the fire classification of QUASH EF?
Which blowing agent is used in the manufacture of QUASH EF?
Which Dow product can be used to reduce impact noise transmission in floors?
Use QUASH EF 222E polyethylene foam to reduce impact noise transmission.
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Can QUASH EF be used in a robust detail for compliance with Part E of the building regulations?
Yes. QUASH EF may be used as the resilient separating layer in Robust Detail E-FC-3. See Robust details for further information.
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Can QUASH EF be used in floor constructions which will comply with Part E by pre-completion testing?
Yes. Pre-completion testing shows how to meet the requirements of Part E using QUASH EF.
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What is the design loading for QUASH EF 222E?
The design loading for QUASH EF 222E is 300 kg/m2: that will produce maximum long-term compression of 1.5mm over twenty years.
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Can QUASH EF be combined with STYROFOAM products?
QUASH EF can be used with 25mm FLOORMATE™ insulation in Robust Detail E-FC-3. See Robust details for further information.
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Will the use of two layers of QUASH EF give any further reduction in impact sound transmission?
The use of two layers should reduce impact sound transmission by a further 3dB.
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What is the fire classification of QUASH EF?
The fire performance of QUASH EF is equivalent to class B2.
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Which blowing agent is used in the manufacture of QUASH EF?
QUASH EF is manufactured with isobutane technology.
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