Q: What is dB FFR 10mm?
A: dB FFR 10mm is a fully recycled rubber acoustic underlay designed to reduce impact noise through floors. It is suitable for both residential and commercial applications and can be installed beneath a wide range of floor finishes.
Q: What types of flooring can dB FFR 10mm be used under?
A: dB FFR 10mm is suitable beneath engineered timber, laminate flooring, stone flooring, carpet and other floating floor finishes. It can also be used as an acoustic underscreed layer in new-build developments.
Q: What acoustic performance can dB FFR 10mm achieve?
A: dB FFR 10mm achieves an impact sound rating of 39dB L'nTw and an airborne sound rating of 53dB DnTw + Ctr, helping reduce both footfall noise and airborne sound transmission.
Q: What noise does dB FFR 10mm reduce?
A: dB FFR 10mm is primarily designed to reduce impact noise such as footsteps, moving furniture and dropped items. It also contributes towards reducing airborne noise when used within a complete floor system.
Q: Can dB FFR 10mm be used on timber floors?
A: Yes. dB FFR 10mm can be installed on timber floor constructions to improve acoustic performance and reduce noise transfer between floors.
Q: Can dB FFR 10mm be used on concrete floors?
A: Yes. dB FFR 10mm performs exceptionally well on concrete floors and is frequently used beneath floating floor systems and screeded floor constructions.
Q: Can dB FFR 10mm be used beneath screed?
A: Yes. dB FFR 10mm is commonly used as an acoustic underscreed material in new-build apartments and residential developments. The product is installed beneath the screed with perimeter isolation strips to create a floating floor system.
Q: Is dB FFR 10mm suitable for underfloor heating?
A: Yes. dB FFR systems have been successfully used within floating screed constructions that incorporate underfloor heating systems.
Q: Can dB FFR 10mm help meet Part E Building Regulations?
A: Yes. When incorporated into a correctly designed floor build-up, dB FFR 10mm can contribute towards achieving the sound insulation requirements of Part E Building Regulations.
Q: What are the dimensions of dB FFR 10mm?
A: Each roll measures 6m x 1.25m x 10mm, providing coverage of 7.5m² per roll.
Q: How much does dB FFR 10mm weigh?
A: dB FFR 10mm has a density of approximately 7.5kg/m², providing excellent acoustic performance while maintaining long-term durability.
Q: Is dB FFR 10mm environmentally friendly?
A: Yes. dB FFR 10mm is manufactured from recycled rubber materials and has a zero ODP (Ozone Depleting Potential) and zero GWP (Global Warming Potential).
Q: Do I need perimeter strips with dB FFR 10mm?
A: If looking to install carpet directly, then yes - use our dB Perimeter Strip under your carpet gripper rods. For other finishes, we often recommend leaving a 5mm expansion gap and using acoustic sealant around the room perimeter when using dB FFR within a floating floor system. Use excess dB FFR cut to size for the perimeter of underscreed systems to prevent flanking sound transmission.
Q: Is dB FFR 10mm suitable for flats and apartments?
A: Absolutely. dB FFR 10mm is widely used in flats, apartments and multi-occupancy buildings where reducing footfall noise between floors is essential.
Q: What is the difference between dB FFR 10mm and dB FFR 6mm?
A: dB FFR 10mm provides increased resilience and acoustic performance compared to the thinner 6mm version, due to it's additional mass, making it suitable for projects where greater impact and airborne sound reduction is required.
Q: Why choose dB FFR 10mm?
A: dB FFR 10mm offers excellent impact noise reduction, high compressive strength, compatibility with multiple floor finishes and proven performance in both domestic and commercial floor constructions. It is also suitable for acoustic underscreed applications and Part E projects.
