Mass Loaded Vinyl sound barrier comprises of a top quality vinyl that has added to it silica and barium salts to provide it the same efficiency as a lead sheeting, but without the health risks associated with the raw lead.
Many soundproofing material suppliers now offer sound insulation panels to the customers. MLV is utilized as a soundproofing material in business entities, homes, theaters, hospitals, music studios and many other places. Due to its versatile features, it can be utilized almost anywhere. It does adhere to the building code necessities for flammability ratings and is not harmful to the occupants of the building where it is utilized.
Ideally, attaching the mass loaded vinyl directly with the studs and noise barrier backed composites in the wall offers the best noise barrier. Nonetheless, if it is not possible to add this during the installation of the main walls, the option is to attach it to the drywall and either paints it or attaches it to the back of the panel and use the finishing nails to attach the panels to the drywall.
The pink noise control solutions can be applied to the floor also to insulate from noises below and to insulate the floors underneath from impact noises, like kids running or things being dropped. In construction these days, many family homes are being constructed with media rooms in the basement and the living rooms above. To insulate the upper floors from the noise of the media room, MLV is utilized in the ceiling or the flooring of the basement.
The acoustic quality of a theatre is a must. Adding soundproofing material to the floors, walls, and ceiling of a media space has become a very common trend. The simplicity of this material, the cost and the non-toxic formula are all advantages that come with the use of mass Loaded Vinyl sound barrier rather than raw lead.