The ability to isolate the walls of a city apartment from external noise is not only a guarantee of personal peace and an opportunity to relax in silence after a hard day, but also a great way to protect your personal territory from the manifestations of someone else's curiosity. Thanks to modern soundproofing materials manufactured in accordance with European standards, lovers of tranquility will be able to enhance the effect by isolating not only the walls, but also the floor and ceiling.
PenoHome material line Euroblock: sound insulation of a city apartment
The concept of comfort is incompatible with screaming, family conflicts and other sources of harsh sounds with which an apartment building is filled. High-quality soundproofing of the room will help solve the problem.
What is the advantage of Euroblock's PenoHome? Everyone can perform the installation of sound insulation with their own hands, without involving specially trained workers in this process. Thea way to isolate residential (and non-residential, if necessary) premises from external noise will not require the use of bulky parts and massive coatings that occupy part of the usable space.
Penoterm - for wall insulation
One of the latest developments of the PenoHome "Euroblock" line is sound insulation using foamed polyethylene "Penoterm". The material "Penoterm" consists of several polymer layers with different densities. Thanks to such a multilayer structure, the soundproofing sheet acquires the ability to absorb noise of various volumes (both internal and external). Experts call foam soundproofing one of the most appropriate inventions that allow you to equip a living space and get the highest quality result.
Installation sequence
What do you need to know when starting insulation work? First of all, it is necessary to prepare the surface intended for applying foamed polyethylene from PenoHome "Euroblock". Noise isolation of external and internal floors (in this case, these are walls) will become possible only after the surfaces are cleaned of dirt and degreased and dried.
In addition, sections of walls dotted with small and large cracks, crevices and holes need to be patched up. The procedure for leveling the walls can be missed for the reason that the PenoHome "Euroblock" soundproofing material is so elastic that it will hide all the bumps. The insulating material is fixed using a crate (guideconstruction). Installation work is carried out so that the sheets are in close contact at the joints. Each individual sheet must fit snugly against the surface.
The most common structures today are plasterboard partitions, which are attached to a frame made of wood or metal. Soundproofing material is inserted into the gaps between sheets of drywall or placed between the wall and the drywall layer. The final step is to glue the seams with tape. This is necessary to create the most reliable isolation from external noise.
Main characteristics of the PenoHome "Euroblock" line
The materials of the new design, due to their small size and structure, do not take up much space and protect residents from outside noise. The minimum thickness of the PenoHome "Euroblock" sheet for sound insulation is 20 millimeters. Material of this width is used for soundproofing unheated balconies and loggias.
A canvas of maximum width (50 millimeters) is used for soundproofing heated loggias and balconies, as well as partitions between rooms. Soundproofing material, the width of which is 30 millimeters or more, is used to insulate facades and roofs.
Sheets of foamed polyethylene are in the form of mats. The length and width of the canvas are 1000 and 600 millimeters, respectively. The material is quite durable. Once applied, it remains on the surface for 50 years or more without losing its workingproperties.
Efficiency of PenoHome "Euroblock" (noise isolation). Feedback from residents
PenoHome "Euroblock" was especially praised by residents of old and panel houses, where noise spreads according to the echo principle. The main advantage of soundproofing through Penotherm, which lies in its versatility, did not go unnoticed. The material can be used to insulate walls, all kinds of internal and external partitions.
"Penoterm" does not deteriorate and prevents the formation of mold in places with high humidity. The main advantage of soundproofing material is that, in addition to insulating properties, it has the ability to retain warm air, that is, it performs another important function.
In addition to being immune to temperature extremes, "Penoterm" proved to be a material that can withstand household chemicals. Pasting the walls with Penotherm is an extremely simple procedure. The owner of the apartment does not need to involve a team of specialists. He will be able to perform all soundproofing work on his own.
Frameless soundproofing method
Before gluing the sound insulation (the euroblock is not glued to the wall as a whole, but only glued around the perimeter with damping tape), the Penotherm canvas is attached to the upper surface of the wall using plastic dowels. Sheets of gypsum fiber are fixed on top of the "Penoterm" canvas with the help of plastic dowels or pins on concrete. Allthe joints are coated with sealant.
The next step is to fasten the top layer, which will play the role of upholstery. These can be plasterboard sheets, on the one hand, which have undergone special processing or previously pasted over with wallpaper. After cutting off the excess soundproofing material peeking out from under the upholstery layer, all joint lines are again treated with sealant.
