Product

Siniat Acoustic Stud Wall Framing Systems

Description

The selection of a particular acoustic wall system is usually determined by BCA (Building Code of Australia) requirements and the required Rw rating. While any given stud and board combination will have an Rw rating, products selected for acoustic walls are typically selected based on the acoustic performance of the entire system once Fire Rating has been allowed for. There are many ways to enhance the acoustic performance of a wall system, including selection of the Siniat Acoustic Stud or a discontinuous construction.

Siniat Acoustic Stud

The Siniat Acoustic Stud has a special profile that can provide the acoustic performance of a staggered stud wall with the ease of construction of a standard stud wall. Use Siniat Acoustic Studs to create robust walls with a minimal footprint that easily achieve great acoustic separation. Refer to the Siniat Blueprint Technical Manual for wall systems including a range that efficiently meets the acoustic requirements of the BCA (Building Code of Australia).

The Siniat Acoustic Stud System is designed for the fixing of Siniat plasterboard to both sides of the stud as opposed to a staggered stud system where plasterboard is fixed to only one side of the stud, the benefit being the increased wall heights which are achievable with a system where the studs are sheeted directly to both sides.

Being simpler to install it has reduced construction costs compared to a staggered stud system providing similar performance while reducing the number of studs required. In comparative tests conducted by the CSIRO, the Rw rating was increased by 5 and the Rw+Ctr improved by the same. The Acoustic Stud was tested with various configurations and plasterboard types and results up to Rw60 were achieved.

Contact our helpful Siniat Technical Services Engineering Team for details.

Benefits:

The performance of a staggered stud wall but with the ease of installation of a standard stud wall
Range of Siniat Acoustic Stud wall systems to meet a wide range of acoustic performance requirements
Part of a complete system from Siniat including plasterboard and compounds
Backed by our world-leading multidisciplinary Technical Services Engineering Team, part of our Siniat Knowhow range of support services and tools

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Specifications

Name	WIDTH (mm)	BMT (mm)	LENGTH (mm)	APPROX KG/ PIECE	SHORT CODE
Acoustic Stud	92	0.55	2400	2.48	AS92-055-24
			2700	2.79	AS92-055-27
			3000	3.1	AS92-055-30
			3600	3.72	AS92-055-36
			4200	4.34	AS92-055-42
			4800	4.96	AS92-055-48
			6000	6.2	AS92-055-60

Name	WIDTH (mm)	BMT (mm)	LENGTH (mm)	APPROX KG/ PIECE	SHORT CODE
Track 92	92	0.5 *	3000	2.07	T92-050-30
		0.7	3000	2.79	T92-070-30
		1.15	3000	2.79	T92-115-30

Name	WIDTH (mm)	APPROX KG/ PIECE	HOLE SPACING (?)	SHORT CODE
Nogging Track 92	92	3.46	300	NT92-300-3670
		3.46	400	NT92-400-3670
		3.46	450	NT92-450-3670
		3.46	600	NT92-600-3670

Name	WIDTH (mm)	BMT (mm)	LENGTH (mm)	APPROX KG/ PIECE	SHORT CODE
Clip FC Resilient Mount (Bag of 50)	40	1.15	80	0.0572	C001
Clip Chase Wall Mount (Bag of 50)	35	1.15	210	0.062	C001-CH
Clip Furring Channel Screw Adjustable Mount (Bag of 50)	35	1.15	67	0.04	CFCSAM
Clip Concrete to Stud Wall Mount (Bag of 50)	35	1.15	110	0.059	C001-DCS
Clip FC Resilient Mount Threaded (Bag of 50)	40	1.15	80	0.0572	C001M6
Clip Purlin Direct Fix Clip to FC (Bag of 50)	35	1.15	130	0.13	C001-PC
Clip TCR to FC Resilient (Bag of 50)	40	1.15	80	0.035	C79SRES
Clip GripClip Resilient (Bag of 50)	75	1.5	40	0.085	CGRIP-RES
Clip GripClip Resilient Long(Bag of 50)	75	1.5	63	0.1	CGRIP-RESLONG
Clip FC Adjustable Resilient Mount (Bag of 50)	25	0.8	25	0.0388	CFCRESAM
Clip Adj TCR Resilient (Bag of 50)	30	1.15	100	0.07	CTCRRES-100
			200	0.103	CTCRRES-200
			300	0.144	CTCRRES-300
Clip Adj TCR M6 Thread (Bag of 50)	30	1.15	100	0.07	CTCRRESM6-100
			200	0.103	CTCRRESM6-200
			300	0.144	CTCRRESM6-300
Clip Isolation Hanger (Bag of 50)	n/a	n/a	n/a	0.03	CRAIH-05

Resources

Resources
Siniat blueprint manual - NEW!	Download
Siniat Plasterboard Installation Guide	Download
Siniat Product Catalogue	Download
Siniat Metal Framing Systems Technical Data Sheet	Download

FAQ

How can I improve the sound performance of the walls in my home for a home theatre system?

To improve the performance of your room, consider the following:

To help reduce sound transmission through a wall - install an improved sound resistant plasterboard and wall system. Refer to the Siniat Technical Manual.
Ensure no gaps or penetrations remain for sound to leak through in a wall by using a sealant. Doorways dramatically decrease the acoustic performance of the room. Even with the door closed, sound can still either flow under the door or still penetrate through the door if the door is of low acoustic performance. Solid core doors are recommended.
Sound will travel into ceilings, through floors and be transmitted to other rooms and areas external to the house.
Including insulation in the wall cavity between the studs will reduce sound transmission between rooms.
Resilient mounts or channels can be installed to reduce the level of sound penetrating through the structure.
Double separated stud walls help to reduce the level of sound penetration through a wall, by helping to de-couple the sound transmission from room to room.

Sound is a 3D pressure wave travelling through the air. It will pass from one room to another by travelling through any part of the structure of the room - walls, ceilings, doors, windows - and any gaps. From these, sound will take the path of least resistance. Therefore, the entire room and surrounding environment play a very important part in achieving the desired results. SoundShield and OPAL are high-density plasterboards useful in resisting the penetration of lower frequency sounds, such as the sound a sub-woofer generates. Combining SoundShieldor OPAL with insulation will help reduce transmission of medium and high-frequency sounds, such as people talking and high-pitched sounds. To achieve the best results, combine SoundShieldor OPAL with a Siniat Acoustic System. Refer to the Siniat Technical Manual. For high performance and specialist requirements, Siniat recommends consultation with an acoustic engineer during specification.

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