High Performance Acoustic Boards

High-performance acoustic boards are specialist building boards designed to help reduce sound transmission through walls, floors and ceilings.

They typically use high-density materials to add acoustic mass to a construction, helping reduce airborne noise such as conversations, television and music.

Some products also incorporate additional layers or materials to provide damping or other acoustic benefits.

The performance depends on the board selected and the complete construction in which it is installed.

Acoustic plasterboard is a type of gypsum plasterboard designed to provide improved sound insulation compared with certain standard plasterboard products.

Acoustic boards is a broader category that includes acoustic plasterboard, high-density fibre gypsum boards and specialist composite soundproofing panels.

The right option depends on the required acoustic performance, available space and installation method.

Yes. Suitable acoustic boards can help reduce airborne noise from neighbouring properties when installed as part of an appropriate wall or ceiling soundproofing system.

Adding mass to the construction can help limit the transmission of voices, television and music.

For more demanding noise problems, additional acoustic insulation and resilient isolation components may be required.

The improvement achieved depends on the existing construction and the complete soundproofing system.

Some specialist acoustic boards are suitable for direct-fix wall applications, while others must be installed onto framing, resilient bars or acoustic isolation systems.

Direct-fix solutions can be useful where available space is limited, but they may not provide the same level of isolation as an appropriately designed independent wall lining.

Always check the manufacturer's installation guidance and ensure the existing wall is suitable for the proposed fixing method.

Yes. Suitable acoustic boards can be incorporated into ceiling soundproofing systems to help reduce airborne sound transmission between floors.

They are often used alongside acoustic insulation, resilient bars or isolation clips to improve the performance of the complete construction.

Because acoustic boards can be heavy, the supporting structure and fixing system must be suitable for the additional load.

Acoustic boards can form part of wall and floor constructions designed to meet the sound insulation requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations in England.

However, Part E compliance applies to the performance of the complete building construction rather than an individual acoustic board.

Where regulatory compliance is required, the proposed construction should be supported by appropriate acoustic performance evidence and any necessary testing.