The QuietGlue Revolution
The QuietGlue Revolution QuietGlue has caused a revolution in the Soundproofing Industry. QuietGlue was introduced in 2003, after significant R&D in 2002, by Quiet Solution in Sunnyvale CA (Silicon Valley). It is the most popular viscoelastic damping compound in the world today, and is based on ultra-safe aqueous acrylic latex technology.
QuietSolution is the well-known manufacturer of QuietRock panels, the first and most tested engineered drywall panels on the market.
QuietGlue is placed between 2 layers of drywall creating a highly efficient constrained-layer-damped system. The damping effect of the QuietGlue actually reduces the amount of sound transmission from one side of a wall to another by converting acoustic energy (noise) into minute amounts of heat energy, which you can’t hear (or measure).
QuietGlue, when used correctly, outperforms resilient channels, mass loaded vinyl, clips and other mechanisms across the frequency range, including low (bass) frequencies and high (treble) frequencies.QuietGlue is perfect for Do It Yourself projects and has almost no odor when using or after it dries. This can make for some of the least expensive high STC walls (walls that are 50% to 75% quieter than normal) when you are supplying your own labor.
Today, other glues have entered the market which have similar properties to QuietGlue. Some are well tested, and others are not. But QuietGlue created the space and has been used in more projects than the newer products, and is a solid and reliable choice from a major manufacturer.
For the best performance in single stud walls, simply place a layer of 5/8” drywall on each side (or use existing), apply two 29oz tubes randomly on each drywall, and then screw a second layer of 5/8” drywall to each side…sandwiching the QuietGlue in between. Over the next few days, the damping adhesive will set and become viscoelastic at frequencies from 20Hz to 20Khz, which are the frequencies you will want to reduce coming through the wall.
QuietGlue is great for all DIY projects and is quite inexpensive as well. And why get a knock-off when you can get the original?
To learn more about QuietGlue see: http://www.quietsolution.com/html/quietglue.html
To learn more about QuietRock see: http://www.quietsolution.com/html/quietrock.html
To learn more about Quiet Solution products see: http://www.quietsolution.com/
About the Author
Mr. Surace is president and CEO of Quiet Solution LLC, the leading manufacturer of soundproofing and advanced materials to the building industry. Mr. Surace has been in the engineering field for over 20 years with a degree in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.
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