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Sound Tests for Various Building Materials

Here is a small collection of the most popular sound tests.  All wall constructions are 2" x 4" and framed 24" on center plus R-13 fiberglass insulation.  Most tests below have been performed by a third party, some tests were performed by the manufacturer, and others are estimates based on other tests performed.  If you would like an official copy of any of the tests, then please contact us.

Material Tested   Source Side   Receiving Side   STC OITC
               
Green Glue
(2 tubes per 4' x 8')
  Double layer drywall
with Green Glue
  Single layer drywall   52 35
    Double layer drywall
with Green Glue
  Double layer drywall with
Green Glue
  55 39
    Triple layer drywall with
double Green Glue
  Triple layer drywall with
double Green Glue
  57 43
               
Extra Layers of Drywall   Single layer 5/8" drywall   Single layer 5/8" drywall   37 29
    Double layer 5/8" drywall   Single layer 5/8" drywall   39 30
    Double layer 5/8" drywall   Double layer 5/8" drywall   42 32
    Triple layer 5/8" drywall   Triple layer 5/8" drywall   45 34
    Quadruple layer 5/8" drywall   Quadruple layer 5/8" drywall   48 36
               
QuietGlue
(2 tubes per 4' x 8')
  Double layer drywall
with QuietGlue
  Double layer drywall
with QuietGlue
  45 33
               
QuietRock 525   Single layer of QuietRock 525   Single layer 5/8" drywall   51 32
    Single layer of QuietRock 525   Single layer of QuietRock 525   54 33
               
Mass Loaded Vinyl
(1 lb. per sq. ft.)
  MLV hung limp and
single layer 5/8" drywall
  Single layer of 5/8" drywall   45 31
    MLV hung rigid and
single layer 5/8" drywall
  Single layer of 5/8" drywall   44 33
               
Soundboard   Single layer 1/2" soundboard
and single layer 5/8" drywall
  Single layer of 5/8" drywall   43 31
    Single layer 1/2" soundboard
and single layer 5/8" drywall
  Single layer 1/2" soundboard and
single layer 5/8" drywall
  46 32
               
Steel Stud Framing   Steel studs with single layer drywall   Steel studs with single layer drywall   50 32
    Steel studs with single layer
drywall and Green Glue
  Steel studs with single layer drywall   59 40