The Green Glue Revolution
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Green Glue has caused a revolution in the Soundproofing
Industry. It is an extremely effective visco-elastic dampening
compound that is placed between 2 layers of drywall providing a
dampening barrier as well as a very effective isolator. The
dampening effect of the Green Glue actually prevents structure
borne sound transmission, which in turn prevents unwanted noise
flanking.
Green Glue is used in a sandwich between 2 layers of a rigid
material such as to layers of drywall or MDF and drywall or even
Homasote and drywall. Green Glue can offer up to 100 times the
dampening of a single layer of ½” drywall. This is important to
know when dealing with Impact noise from above. The greater
dampening there is in the structure and the wallboard, the more
effectively Impact noise will be alleviated.
Green Glue is one of the most popular soundproofing agents used
in homes offices and industrial units where construction is
complete. The fact that Green Glue uses the existing drywall as
part of it sound dampening ability saved the owner both time and
money.
Green Glue is easy to use and is the perfect product for that DIY
soundproofing project that you have wanted to do for years.
Green Glue is the perfect addition to a floated wall or ceiling
assembly that would be using the sound clips and furring channels
or even RC-1 resilient channels. Because of the dampening
abilities of the Green Glue, both resilient channel and Sound clips
systems will be much more effective.
We have also found that Green Glue works perfectly with premium
floor underlays such as the American Impact Standard and the
American Impact Pro. You simply apply the Green Glue to the
existing sub floor and then lay down the soundproof flooring and
then finally your finished floor. The combination of the Flooring
and the Green Glue gives the floor assembly a much higher STC
rating as well as higher IIC (Impact Isolation Coefficient) numbers.
This combination of materials stops both airborne noise as well as
impact noise from ever being transmitted into the sub structure or
into the ceiling below. Green Glue can also be used as both a
dampening and adhesive compound for beneath a double sub
floor if that is required for the installation of a ceramic tile or marble
floor.
For the best performance in walls we suggest that you construct 2
separate wall assemblies with separate headers and footers and a
2” – 3” gap between the wall assemblies. Next you would screw up
a layer of ½” drywall on both sides of the wall with a layer of Green
Glue applied to the final layer of drywall. This system will give you
the ultimate in wall soundproofing.
The uses for Green Glue seem to be unlimited; it can be used in
all wall and ceiling assemblies as well as most types of floor and
sub floor applications. Green Glue is great for new construction as
well as remodeling or reconstruction projects. One of the greatest
advantages of Green Glue is ease of installation and low over all
cost of the product itself. Customers rave about the effectiveness
of the Green Glue and it is fast becoming a household name. To
learn more about Green Glue go to: www.greengluecompany.com
there you will find all the information you will ever need to know
about this product. This is Dr. Bob…Out!!!