Floor Joist Isolators for Vibration Noise Airborne noise isn’t the only sound you need to block if you are trying to create a quiet, soundproof environment. You also have impact noise to contend with, and some of the greatest impact noise can come from your floor. For improved soundproofing of a floor, order Floor Joist Isolators from Soundproof Cow. What Is a Floor Joist? A floor joist is a horizontal beam above the foundation that transfers weight to the vertical beams. Most floor joists are single or double and are common in houses built on top of basements or wooden foundations. Joists help enclose the foundation and improve the structural integrity of the entire home. The rest of a flooring system is then built on top, like the subfloor and underlayment. What Are Flooring Joist Isolators? If you’re not familiar with Floor Joist Isolators, these U-shaped thermoplastic pieces fit easily over floor joists to improve both the Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Impact Insulation Class (IIC) of your flooring assembly. They do this by isolating the flooring from the structural supports. This prevents vibrations and vibrational noise from traveling through the structural supports and transmitting sound into the room through the floor. We make our floor joist isolators with a medium-density thermoplastic that is common as a vibration-dampening solution in industrial machinery. The result is a product that improves your floor’s Impact Insulation Class (IIC) and Sound Transmission Class (STC). These isolators reduce sound transmission, specifically low-frequency sounds. In addition to their enhanced effectiveness, our flooring joist isolators are easy to install. Each isolator fits over any wooden floor joist with a width of two inches, and you do not need glue, adhesives or tools to install them, so you can easily soundproof your professional and home movie theater, recording studio or band practice room. They’re best installed in new construction projects, where the joists are currently exposed and easy to access. A Great Go-To for DIY Projects These Floor Joist Isolators can be useful in a wide variety of situations but are especially helpful in a do-it-yourself soundproofing project. These joist isolators fit right in place with no tools required, so anybody can make use of them. Floor soundproofing is often neglected when building soundproof environments. It is tempting to think all sound can be controlled through the walls. But if you want a complete soundproofing solution with dramatically reduced impact noise, Floor Joist Isolators are an important part of your overall soundproofing design. Floor Joist Isolators from Soundproof Cow are quite affordable, especially when you buy them in larger quantities, so order yours today.
