Acoustic insulation solutions for timber buildings
High-performance, sustainable solutions designed to improve acoustic comfort in floors, suspended ceilings and walls in timber buildings, for both new-build and refurbishment projects.
Timber construction combines lightweight structures, fast construction times and design flexibility. However, the lower mass of timber structures makes effective acoustic design particularly important, especially when it comes to limiting the transmission of impact and airborne noise.
Isolgomma offers dedicated solutions for different building elements, including traditional timber beam-and-board floors, CLT floors and lightweight walls. By combining efficient floor and wall build-ups with high acoustic performance, these systems help create quieter, more comfortable indoor environments. Our technical catalogue for timber structures demonstrates how impact noise can be effectively reduced, even where installation thickness is limited.
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Why acoustic insulation is essential in timber construction
Timber structures have a lower mass than traditional construction systems and therefore require a specific approach to acoustic design.
Achieving high acoustic performance means considering the entire building assembly, combining resilient materials, acoustic insulation elements and decoupling systems to minimise the transmission of impact and airborne noise.
These solutions can be integrated into both CLT systems and beam-and-board structures, making them suitable for new-build construction and the upgrading of existing buildings.
Where to use acoustic insulation solutions in timber construction
The benefits of acoustic insulation in timber buildings
Looking for the right acoustic solution for your timber building?
Every timber structure has its own construction characteristics, floor and wall assemblies, and acoustic performance requirements.
Complete the form to request technical advice. Our team will help you identify the most suitable solution based on your floor or wall construction, available installation space and required acoustic performance.
Acoustic insulation solutions for timber floor structures
Isolgomma solutions for timber floor structures are designed to reduce impact noise in beam-and-board and CLT floor structures.
Depending on the construction system, building assemblies can be designed with a traditional or dry screed, incorporating resilient materials that decouple the floor finish from the load-bearing structure and improve the acoustic performance of the floor structure.
Beam-and-board floor structure with traditional screed
When to choose this solution
Ideal for upgrading traditional timber floors where improved acoustic performance is required through a floating screed system.
Installing a resilient acoustic insulation layer beneath the screed helps decouple the flooring from the supporting structure, reducing impact noise transmission.
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CLT floor with conventional screed
When to choose this solution
Suitable for buildings with CLT floor structures incorporating a conventional sand-and-cement screed.
Integrating an acoustic insulation layer into the floor assembly improves its performance against impact noise while enhancing overall indoor acoustic comfort.
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Traditional timber beam-and-board floor with dry screed
When to choose this solution
Ideal when acoustic insulation needs to be improved in an existing timber floor while minimising the use of wet construction methods.
A dry floor assembly provides a practical solution for lightweight timber structures and is particularly suitable for renovation and refurbishment projects.
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CLT floor structure with dry screed
When to choose this solution
Suitable for CLT floors where a solution compatible with the speed and lightweight characteristics of dry construction is required.
A floating floor system installed over a resilient impact noise insulation layer helps reduce noise transmission, while dry-fill materials increase the mass of the floor assembly and enhance its acoustic performance.
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Acoustic insulation solutions for suspended ceilings
Our ceiling solutions are designed to improve the acoustic performance of timber floors by treating their underside, helping reduce noise transmission between different storeys.
Depending on the available space and structural characteristics, directly fixed or suspended ceiling systems can be used.
Vibration isolation components, sound-absorbing materials and acoustic panels help decouple the ceiling lining from the floor structure. These solutions can also be combined with under-screed acoustic insulation systems to further improve the performance of the entire floor assembly.
Directly fixed ceiling system
When to choose this solution
Ideal when acoustic insulation needs to be improved on the underside of a timber floor while keeping the overall ceiling build-up as thin as possible.
The system uses vibration isolation components and acoustic panels to decouple the ceiling lining from the supporting structure, helping reduce both impact and airborne noise transmission.
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Suspended ceiling system
When to choose this solution
Ideal for projects where sufficient ceiling height is available and high acoustic performance is required.
The suspended system creates a cavity that can accommodate sound-absorbing materials while also providing space for building services, pipes and ductwork.
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Acoustic insulation solutions for walls in timber construction
Timber walls require acoustic insulation systems capable of improving their performance while preserving the lightweight construction and ease of installation that characterise these structures.
Isolgomma solutions combine materials with different acoustic and thermal properties. They can be integrated into lightweight plasterboard wall systems or applied directly to CLT structures.
Pre-bonded composite panels also simplify installation, providing ready-to-install solutions for complete wall assemblies.
Plasterboard wall on timber structure
When to choose this solution
Ideal for improving the acoustic insulation of a timber wall by adding a lightweight plasterboard lining.
Integrating an acoustic insulation panel into the wall assembly enhances its performance while maintaining a lightweight, dry construction system that can be easily incorporated into the existing structure.
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Single-leaf timber wall
When to choose this solution
Ideal for improving the acoustic insulation of an existing timber wall using a directly applied lining with minimal additional thickness.
Pre-bonded composite panels can be installed directly onto the wall without the need for a conventional metal framing system, making this solution particularly suitable for acoustic refurbishment projects.
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Planning an acoustic insulation project?
Explore our acoustic insulation solutions for timber structures in the technical catalogue, including floor and wall assemblies for CLT and traditional timber beam-and-board construction, acoustic performance data and installation guidelines.
The range includes impact noise insulation systems for timber and CLT floors, acoustic insulation products for walls and complementary components designed to complete the acoustic insulation assembly.
Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.
Every timber building has specific structural 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 comfort of your building.