Acoustic underlay is available in several different thicknesses and designs - and it can be made from many different materials. The acoustic underlay you buy will depend upon your requirements. First of all, you need to consider whether or not you need airborne protection from noise or just impact performance. You also must consider the subfloor on which you are laying the acoustic underlay. Is it concrete or wood flooring? The last consideration is to consider which flooring you are laying on top of the acoustic underlay.
Once you have the answers to these questions, you can select the right acoustic flooring for your requirements. There are many benefits to choosing an acoustic underlay VS standard underlay in both domestic and commercial environments, which we will discuss here.
The first benefit to acoustic underlay is lessening the noise from football. This is particularly useful in office buildings and is especially effective in rooms with thin floor coverings, such as laminate flooring. Acoustic underlay also effectively reduces football and impact noise and airborne noise - helping create a quieter environment, with less noise from conversations and media.
Acoustic underlay also provides all of the benefits of standard underlay - including thermal insulation, helping to keep rooms warmer. Acoustic underlay also protects floor coverings from premature wear and tear, with some reports showing that underlay increases the lifespan of flooring by 50%.
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