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Application of Aircrete Blocks - Design for Homes

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Sound Insulation Equation:<br />

Careful <strong>Design</strong><br />

+<br />

Separating Wall Construction<br />

+<br />

Associated structure<br />

+<br />

Proper site practice<br />

=<br />

GOOD SOUND INSULATION<br />

The sound per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>of</strong> the wall will be dependant on<br />

the above equation irrespective <strong>of</strong> materials.<br />

Careful <strong>Design</strong> - location <strong>of</strong> sockets, joists built in or not.<br />

Separating Wall Const. - Cavity walls will generally<br />

per<strong>for</strong>m better than solid.<br />

Associated Structure - floor construction, flanking wall<br />

construction<br />

Proper Site Practice - Good workmanship etc..I.e. mortar<br />

joints fully filled<br />

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