RSIC Clips and Hat Channel Systems are used in the process of decoupling walls and/or ceilings from the joists, creating what is called a floating wall or ceiling. Decoupling the wall or ceiling helps create a soundproof environment in two ways, by breaking the path and creating resiliency.
The Clips are generally spaced every 48” OC, making the contact between the studs and boards minimal. This break in the path greatly reduces the amount of noise that travels from one side to the other in two ways. Firstly, there is no direct connection for sound to travel via the joists as the wall/ceiling is disconnected. Secondly, the wall and ceiling are given resiliency (flexibility), thus greatly reducing vibration (similar to shock springs on a car).
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Suspended Ceiling Under Metal Deck Roof:
CONSTRUCTION
- Metal Deck Roof
- 3” Foiled Back Fiberglass Insulation Under Deck
- Cold Rolled Steel Purlins
- 1 1/2” Cold Rolled Channel (CRC) Suspended at 4’ o” OC
- 3” Fiberglass Insulation Over Channels
- RSIC 1.5” CRC Clip Acoustic Assembly Clipped to CRC at 2’ 0” OC
- Hat Channels Attached to the RSIC 1.5” CRC Clip
- Two 5/8” Gypsum Wallboard Sheet, Taped and Set
- STC: 54
Dropped Ceiling Under Concrete Floor:
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CONSTRUCTION
- 8” pt Slab, No Finish
- 1.5” Cold Rolled Channel (CRC), Spaced at 48” OC
- 6” Glass Fiber Insulation
- RSIC 1.5” CRC Clip Snapped on to 1.5” CRC at 24” OC
- One 5/8” Gypsum Board Layer
- STC:73, IIC:52