New staircase impact sound
insulation system from Schöck
Since its formation in the 1960s
Schöck has been developing product
solutions that make a substantial
contribution to building physics.
In the UK the company is best
known for its market leading Isokorb
structural thermal break range
(thermal insulation); but in Europe,
insulating stairs and landings against
impact sound (acoustic insulation)
has been a high priority as well.
This is largely due to the historical
differences in dwelling types. In the
UK only 14% of the population have
traditionally lived in apartments,
one of the lowest Euro percentages.
Whereas the average for apartment
living across the Euro area is 48% and
in many cases even higher.
However things are changing in the
UK. Apartment living is dramatically
on the rise, resulting in a marked
increase in the density of residential
living. And in the interests of
noise health protection, exisiting
mandatory soundproofing standards,
of which common stairs and impact
sound is an important feature,
are coming under ever-increasing
scrutiny.
The Tronsole soundproofing
system
As a result, Schöck has developed an
integrated impact sound insulation
solution for all structural subsections
on both straight and winding
staircases Known as Tronsole, it is
a system that combines dependable
sound insulation with straightforward
installation.
Providing optimum standard-
compliant soundproofing in
apartment blocks and multi-use
buildings.
With conventionsal solutions,
such as an unsecured individual
elastomer support under the stairs,
any displacement can result in a
broken concrete edge due to incorrect
support.
ensure optimum acoustic insulation
and low deflection. Compared with
conventional strip supports, Elodur
assures an impact sound level
difference of approximately 32 dB,
which constitutes an improvement of
around 10 dB. The Tronsole system
is suitable for emergency exits and
complies with the requirements for
fire resistance class R90 (subject
to appropriate on-site additional
reinforcement of the landing).
This in turn means the risk of dirt and
gravel getting into the gap between
staircase and floor slab, or landing,
which can easily reduce acoustic
insulation performance by around 10
dB.
Schöck Tronsole, by contrast, is a
system that envelopes the entire
staircase, totally minimising the risk
of acoustic bridges.
On-site or in the prefabricating
plant
The system consists of seven main
product types that can be mixed and
matched to form a fully integrated
impact soundproof system either
on-site, or in the prefabricating
plant. Central to the performance
of the Tronsole system is Elodur,
an elastomer support formulated to
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For comprehensive information
about the Tronsole system contact
Schöck on 01865 290 890; or visit
the website at www.schoeck.co.uk
The full Product Brochure is
available. Also, online installation
videos are available that
demonstrate the individual steps
for installing elements for both
straight and winding staircases and
landings.