Quiet Barrier® Soundproofing
Material

Description

Difficulty Level - Moderate Quiet Barrier® soundproofing material is a high density, non porous material that exhibits a non-resonant quality due to its flexible nature, and is one of our most popular soundproofing products. The Quiet Barrier® family products control noise by blocking the transmission of sound energy and damping vibrations caused by sound energy. Constructed of heavy metal powders, vinyl and plasticizers, Quiet Barrier® is very heavy, yet very flexible. At 1/8 inch thick, Quiet Barrier® MD weighs 1 pound per square foot and Quiet Barrier® HD is ¼ inch thick and weighs 2 pounds per square foot. Pound for pound, Quiet Barrier® products have better noise reduction characteristics then steel and other building materials.

Product Availability

Quiet Barrier® soundproofing material is available in two different models: Quiet Barrier® MD and Quiet Barrier® HD. Both Quiet Barrier® models are available with an optional Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA).

Special Order Sizes and Thicknesses are available.

For details, call 1-866-949-9COW.

Features / Benefits

Dual soundproofing function — The mass of Quiet Barrier® blocks sound while its flexible nature dampens sound energy, giving improved acoustic performance over competitive rigid products.

Value — Pound for pound, Quiet Barrier® products have better noise reduction characteristics then steel and other building materials.

Low Profile — Valuable square footage is maximized. Quiet Barrier® MD is only 1/8 inch thick and Quiet Barrier® HD is 1/4 inch thick saving space and money.

Variety — Quiet Barrier® soundproofing products are available in a variety of lengths and widths. Also, some Quiet Barrier® products are available with a “peel and stick” pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). Custom shapes and sizes available upon request.

In-stock — We stock all advertised sizes and configurations of Quiet Barrier® in large quantities. Most products are shipped the same day they are ordered and arrive at your project in three business days.

Proven History — Over 1.5 Million square feet of Quiet Barrier® soundproofing products have been installed in projects nationwide.

*Made of 15% Recycled Materials

Details

Great for the Construction Industry:

• Broadcast Studios
• Commercial Recording Studios
• Commercial Theaters
• Homes Theaters
• Multi Family Dwellings
• Offices
• Recording Studios
• Restaurants
• Single Family Dwellings

Great for the Automotive Industry:

• Trunk Liners in Automobiles
• Floor Pan Liners in Automobiles

Great for the Marine Industry:

• Cabin Carpet Underlayment
• Cabin Wall Liner
• Hull Liners

Which Quiet Barrier® soundproofing product is right for me?

Quiet Barrier® can be added to a variety of common wall / ceiling constructions to improve the sound blocking performance of the structure. Choose the right Quiet Barrier™ product based on the type of noise you are trying to prevent from entering or leaving the space. Quiet Barrier® products perform well when trying to deter common noises with average decibel levels. These noises can be generated from voices, TV’s and stereos. If noise levels are higher then usual, typically from loud stereo systems, home theater or recording studio environments, then other products used in conjunction with Quiet Barrier® may be necessary.

If you are trying to prevent common conversations or voices from entering or leaving a space, then choose Quiet Barrier® MD. If you are trying to prevent TV and stereo noise from entering or leaving a space, then choose Quiet Barrier® HD.

How Quiet Barrier® works:

Quiet Barrier® products block the transmission of noise from one area to the next. The “noise source” hits the barrier and is reflected back into the room or space of origin. See figure 1. Typically, the noise is not muffled or absorbed in any way, which means that decibel level within the source room remains the same or is increased. The difference between the source noise and the transmitted noise is the sound transmission loss.

Acoustic Data

Product	Wall Assembly Description	STC*	OITC*
Quiet Barrier® HD	2 x 4 wood stud, 16 O.C., receive side: 1 layer 5/8 type X gypsum, Quiet Barrier® HD, sound isolation clips and channel source side: 1 layer 5/8 type X gypsum insulation: Quiet Batt® Soundproofing Insulation, R19 un-faced	50	35

*STC = Sound Transmission Class * OITC = Outdoor Indoor Transmission Class

Installation Details

Tools Needed: Drill, Level, Utility Knife, Chalk line, Hammer or Pneumatic Roofing Nail gun and Compressor, Tape Measure, Pencil

Materials Needed: Acoustical Sealant, Quiet Barrier® Tape, 1.25 inch Roofing nails (or 1.25 inch drywall screws)

Resources

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