Traditional construction

Acoustic insulation solutions for traditional construction

Effective, high-performance solutions designed to improve acoustic comfort in floors and walls in traditional buildings, from new-build developments to refurbishment projects.

Traditional construction includes established building systems such as brick-concrete slabs, reinforced concrete floors and masonry walls. Effective acoustic design helps reduce noise transmission through these structures and improve indoor acoustic comfort.

Isolgomma offers dedicated solutions for different building elements, designed to deliver high acoustic performance that lasts over time.

Where we provide solutions

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FLOOR STRUCTURE

We reduce impact noise transmission between different floors of a building.

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WALL

We reduce airborne noise between adjacent rooms with dedicated systems for double-leaf walls.

Why acoustic insulation is essential in traditional construction

Floor structures, walls and floor coverings can provide routes for noise transmission between adjacent rooms or rooms on different floors.

Effective acoustic design helps reduce the transmission of airborne and impact noise, improving acoustic comfort and the quality of indoor spaces.

Integrating resilient materials and acoustic insulation products into building assemblies improves their acoustic performance, meeting the requirements of residential buildings, hotels, offices, public buildings and commercial spaces.

COMFORT

Greater comfort in the home

PERFORMANCE

Reduced noise transmission

VERSATILITY

Solutions for a range of building assemblies

DURABILITY

Consistent performance over time

Where Are Acoustic Insulation Solutions for Traditional Buildings Used?

Residential buildings

Solutions designed to improve acoustic comfort between flats and between different floors of a building, in both new-build projects and refurbishment works.

Accommodation establishments and offices

Systems designed to reduce noise transmission between rooms and improve privacy, create quieter spaces and enhance indoor comfort.

Public buildings

Solutions for schools, healthcare facilities and other buildings where noise control contributes to the quality and usability of indoor spaces.

Commercial spaces

Systems designed to meet the demands of environments subject to intensive use and high loads, such as shops, supermarkets and shopping centres.

The benefits of acoustic insulation in traditional construction

Acoustic comfort

Targeted acoustic design helps reduce the perception of noise from adjacent rooms or floors above, improving the quality of indoor spaces.

High performance

Incorporating dedicated acoustic insulation materials into floor and wall assemblies improves impact sound insulation and acoustic insulation against airborne noise.

Design versatility

Our solutions can be adapted to the characteristics of each structure and the specific design requirements, from new-build construction to refurbishment projects subject to thickness constraints.

Greater sustainability

Using recycled materials makes it possible to combine acoustic performance with greater consideration for environmental impact. Isolgomma’s under-screed solutions, for example, use up to 90% recycled materials.

Not sure which acoustic insulation solution to choose?

Every building has its own construction characteristics and acoustic requirements. Fill in the form to receive technical advice: our team will help you identify the most suitable solution based on the type of structure, the performance objectives and the constraints of your design project.

Acoustic insulation solutions for floor structures in traditional construction

Our acoustic insulation solutions for traditional floor structures are designed to reduce impact noise transmission through under-screed systems developed for different construction methods and performance requirements.

Installing a resilient layer between the structural floor and the screed creates a floating screed system that decouples the flooring from the load-bearing structure, helping reduce vibration transmission. Isolgomma offers impact sound insulation mats and panels suitable for brick-concrete and reinforced concrete floors, including applications with limited build-up thickness, underfloor heating systems or heavy loads.

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Hollow-core slab

When to choose it

Ideal for multi-storey buildings with hollow-core floor slabs, where impact sound insulation is essential for acoustic comfort. A floating screed with a resilient underlay helps reduce noise transmission between floors.

Ideal for

  • Multi-storey residential buildings
  • Hollow-core concrete floor structures
  • New-build projects

Key benefits

  • Reduces impact noise transmission

  • Decouples the screed from the structural slab
  • Improves acoustic comfort between floors
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Concrete slab

When to choose it

Ideal for new-build projects with reinforced concrete floors requiring effective impact sound insulation. A resilient underlay beneath the floating screed helps limit vibration transmission and improve acoustic comfort in residential and commercial environments.

Ideal for

  • New residential buildings
  • Reinforced concrete floor structures
  • Commercial and public buildings

Key benefits

  • Improves impact sound insulation

  • Reduces vibration transmission
  • Supports high acoustic performance
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High-performance concrete slab

When to choose it

Designed for buildings requiring particularly high levels of acoustic insulation, including demanding low-frequency applications. High-performance resilient panels help reduce impact noise and vibrations, while contributing to thermal comfort.

Ideal for

  • Hotels and premium residences
  • Buildings with demanding acoustic requirements
  • Spaces requiring low-frequency noise control

Key benefits

  • Provides enhanced impact sound insulation

  • Attenuates low-frequency vibrations
  • Contributes to thermal insulation
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Concrete slab with underfloor heating

When to choose it

Ideal for floor systems combining underfloor heating with impact sound insulation. A resilient layer helps reduce noise transmission while allowing the heating system to distribute warmth evenly throughout the room.

Ideal for

  • Residential buildings
  • Floors with radiant heating systems
  • Projects requiring thermal and acoustic comfort

Key benefits

  • Reduces impact noise transmission

  • Integrates with underfloor heating systems
  • Combines acoustic and thermal comfort
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Concrete slab for high loads

When to choose it

Designed for commercial and multi-purpose buildings where acoustic insulation must be combined with resistance to heavy static and dynamic loads. High-load resilient underlays help reduce impact noise while meeting the mechanical requirements of the floor system.

Ideal for

  • Warehouses and commercial spaces
  • Gyms and multi-purpose buildings
  • Floors subject to heavy loads

Key benefits

  • Withstands high static and dynamic loads
  • Reduces impact noise transmission

  • Supports heavy-duty floating screeds
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Reinforced concrete slab with a thin screed

When to choose it

Ideal for refurbishment projects where floor build-up height must be kept to a minimum. A thin floating screed combined with a resilient underlay helps reduce impact noise while preserving existing floor levels and usable room height.

Ideal for

  • Existing residential buildings
  • Refurbishment projects
  • Floors with limited available thickness

Key benefits

  • Improves impact sound insulation

  • Minimises floor build-up thickness
  • Preserves usable room height

Acoustic insulation solutions for walls

Isolgomma acoustic insulation solutions for walls help reduce airborne noise transmission and improve acoustic comfort between adjacent rooms. They can be adapted to different masonry structures and project-specific performance requirements.

In double-leaf walls, installing acoustic insulation and sound-absorbing materials within the cavity enhances the overall acoustic performance of the wall system. Our solutions are suitable for different types of masonry, including clay brick, concrete and lightweight concrete blocks.

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Cement block double wall

When to choose it

This solution is designed for double-leaf walls built using concrete, lightweight concrete or clay blocks. The two separate leaves, together with insulating and sound-absorbing material in the cavity, improve acoustic insulation and thermal comfort.

Ideal for

  • Double-leaf block walls
  • Partitions between residential units
  • Combined acoustic and thermal insulation requirements

Key benefits

  • Improves the acoustic insulation of the wall

  • Reduces airborne noise transmission

  • Enhances thermal comfort
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Brick double wall

When to choose it

Double-leaf clay brick walls are a traditional solution for achieving high levels of acoustic insulation. Their mass, together with insulating material installed in the cavity, creates a mass–spring–mass system that improves acoustic performance and reduces airborne noise transmission.

Ideal for

  • Double-leaf clay brick walls
  • New-build construction
  • Partitions between residential units

Key benefits

  • Increases the sound reduction index
  • Improves acoustic insulation against airborne noise

  • Takes advantage of the mass-spring-mass principle
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Planning an Acoustic Insulation Project?

Explore our solutions in the technical catalogue for traditional construction, featuring acoustic performance data, construction details, building assemblies, product specifications and installation guidelines for each system.

The catalogue includes dedicated acoustic insulation solutions for floors and walls, together with the relevant products and accessories.

Have a Project in Mind? Let’s Talk.

Every project has its own construction characteristics and acoustic performance requirements.

Complete the form to request technical advice. Our team will help you identify the Isolgomma solution best suited to improving the acoustic insulation of your building.