Acoustic stretch ceiling: insulation in the house

The main purpose of the use of acoustic stretch ceilings is to increase the level of sound insulation and prevent excessive noise in the room (another room). Not long ago it seemed that such an effect could not be achieved, but modern technologies allow solving this problem as well.

The acoustic stretch ceiling is different from the usual use in the construction of a perforated material in a special way.

Developers are actively experimenting with such properties of this material as:

• hole diameter;
• the distance from the ceiling to the fabric;
• the thickness of the fabric layer;
• the gap between the holes.

All these parameters have a direct impact not only on the acoustic properties of the product, but also on its strength, severity, visual perception and cost. By expanding the holes, you can improve protection against extraneous sounds., but engineers take into account how this will affect the other parameters. The possibilities of coloring are large enough, you can easily choose the appropriate option for the design of the room in any style.

The undoubted advantages of acoustic canvases can be considered:

• high moisture resistance;
• excellent level of noise insulation;
• flat and smooth surface;
• ease of cleaning;
• resistance to mechanical deformation.

We can not say about the weak points. So, the perforated surface collects dust more easily. Mount it more difficult than the usual tension fabric. And for technical reasons, it will not be possible to make a PVC cloth wider than 2 m, that is, one cannot do without connections.

Among the undisputed industry leaders is invariably a Swiss company. Clipso. Its products deserve a lot of positive feedback. The level of noise protection is very high. The only drawback for many is the high price, but the quality of the products fully justifies the costs.

Swiss fabric is used for sound insulation in bars and offices, in cinemas, in other places where the sound volume is very high. And while it reliably copes with its task, because:

• quietly transfers cooling to -25 and heating to +60 degrees;
• can be used even in open spaces;
• does not create an echo.

Tension acoustic protection system is represented by three main options:

• perforated matter with increased noise absorption;
• special type panels;
• multilayer canvas with enhanced sound delay.

For the manufacture of acoustics can be used not only polyvinyl chloride, but also polyester. The holes in the canvases extinguish the noise not on their own, but due to the air inside them, lowering the drum effect of the stretched fabric. The minimum distance separating the stretched fabric from the ceiling is 10 cm.

Small perforation is considered to be the one in which holes are created in 0.1 mm in diameter, with a gap of a maximum of 2 mm between them. The average perforation is 1.3 mm in diameter, from 0.9 to 1.5 mm along the fracture, and the largest - 1.8 mm and 0.8 mm, respectively.

Large holes not only help to improve protection against extraneous noise. They improve the ventilation of the part of the ceiling that is hidden by the film.

If a fire extinguishing system works or a pipe breaks through from above, water will leak freely and the structure will not be damaged. But It is important to consider that if a significant level of noise load is expected, one ceiling cannot reliably protect from it. Additional designs and technical solutions are required.

Polyvinyl chloride film and satin fabric are the main options that are used in practice to provide sound insulation.

The matt type of texture makes it easier to fit the ceiling into the overall concept of the interior, giving it a strict and restrained look. Glossy surface can be created only on the basis of PVC, and this is a strong argument why you should prefer it. After all, such a coating looks really impressive and helps to expand the space in the room.

The main varieties of satin finish are nacre and metallic. The advantage of this solution is the best protection against mechanical deformation compared to even the most reliable PVC-based films.

Fabric ceilings can have a width of up to 5 m, what allows to establish them without formation of seams while maintaining the highest possible strength.

As you can see, acoustic ceilings really help to avoid excessive noise in the house (apartment). And if the neighbors above are undisciplined people, you should not immediately look for an alternative living space. The problem is solved by a small expenditure of time and money.

How to make sound insulation under the tension ceiling, see the following video.