Comply with UK Legislations with our Wall Soundproofing Solutions
If you need wall soundproofing that complies to Part E of the Building Soundproofing Regulations, then you have come to the right place. We can provide you with advice on the regulations, along with a selection of wall soundproofing products and solutions to help both professionals and non-professionals meet regulation E requirements for new builds and converted properties.
If you are a new home builder, we can also offer assistance and direction on soundproofing that can be applied to the Robust Details scheme, making it simpler to use the alternative to pre-completion sound testing needed to satisfy Part E of the Building Regulations.
What are the UK Soundproofing Regulations?
In order to reduce the impact of noise pollution, the government has established soundproofing regulations. These standards are documented in the Approved Document-Part E of the Building Regulations "Resistance to the Passage of Sound", which was implemented in 2003.
Essentially, the goal is to enhance the acoustic insulation between and within dwellings, hostels, hotels, and residential homes. This should be done to reach a minimum airborne sound of 43 dB and an impact sound of below 64 dB for new builds and conversions. Our goal at SoundStop is to make complying to Regulation E easier for customers just like you.
What is the Purpose of the Part E Legislations?
Want the Part E Approved Guide?
For more information on Building Regulations Part E, visit our Regulations E page that has more details and a copy of the regulations to download.
Soundproof a Wall to Regulation E Standard
When separating off a large space into a number of individual dwellings, offices, or other spaces, creating a Regulation E soundproof party walls is a must. Where common parts exist such as a hallway or stairwell there is also a requirement to soundproof existing walls. Here the sounds testing requirement is often not so clear cut as common parts are not tested and existing party walls to existing neighbours are often not tested. However an attempt at improvement is necessary.
Our wall solutions can be used to soundproof a new or existing solid wall, such as a brick stairwell, party walls, and most other walls, with options to dictate the overall performance, depth gain and costs.
Regulation E Soundproofing Solutions
Our wall soundproofing solutions help you achieve Regulation E's acoustic performance, while also being easy to install (even in tight spaces), cost-effective, and taking up minimal space. Each option has an online calculator which provides an exact cost, and the manufacturers have thoroughly tested them with corresponding test results.
GenieClip with Stud Wall Solution
This premium solution offers an impressive level of protection, while being fairly lightweight. It can be installed either by an expert DIY enthusiast or professional, and it can be enhanced to provide superior performance.
Independent Stud Wall Solution
This soundproofing system is ideal for new construction or when building a new wall, providing superb sound insulation. There are multiple options and upgrades available to help you create the perfect soundproofing solution for your space and needs.
SM20 Rubber panels
This solution is perfect for those who need soundproofing without taking up too much space, and can be installed by anyone with basic DIY knowledge. It is a slim-line, high-performance adhesive product that can be easily retrofitted to walls, for example between two properties or from a converted flat onto the stairwell.
Our Range of Regulation E Soundproofing Products:
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Original price £4.05 - Original price £4.05Original price£4.05£4.05 - £4.05Current price £4.05GenieClip Furring Strip (THFC) 1.82m
As the same GenieClip is used the same furring strip can be used across systems, including the LB2 and LB3 systems, keeping things nice and simple....
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Original price £3.00 - Original price £3.00Original price£3.00£3.00 - £3.00Current price £3.00GenieClip RST
For those customers wanting to incorporate the highest performance materials into their soundproofing projects we introduce the GenieClip solution....
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Original price £59.95 - Original price £59.95Original price£59.95£59.95 - £59.95Current price £59.95Tecsound 50SY Self-Adhesive Membrane
Tecsound SY50 is a self adhesive acoustic membrane with an impressive performance for a mass loaded vinyl. It is extremely flexible and improves b...
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Original price £21.95 - Original price £21.95Original price£21.95£21.95 - £21.95Current price £21.95Phonestar SBx Boards - 10mm
The 10mm Phonestar SBX boards is the slim line cousin of the 15mm Phonestar Sbx board it is designed as a high performance addition to all soundpro...
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Original price £54.95 - Original price £54.95Original price£54.95£54.95 - £54.95Current price £54.95Tecsound 50 Non-Adhesive Membrane
Tecsound 50 is a very high performance acoustic membrane. It is non-adhesive, flexible and improves both impact and airborne passage of sound. It i...
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Original price £43.96 - Original price £46.06Original price£43.96 - £46.06£43.96 - £46.06Current price £43.96Rockwool RW3 Acoustic Mineral Wool - 60kg/m3
Acoustic mineral wool is designed to work specifically at reducing the passage of airborne sound. It will also help reduce reverberant sound. It is...
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Original price £59.95 - Original price £59.95Original price£59.95£59.95 - £59.95Current price £59.95Tecsound 100 Non-Adhesive Membrane
Tecsound 100 is the highest performing acoustic membrane we know of. It is non-adhesive, flexible and improves both impact and airborne passage of ...
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Original price £5.45 - Original price £5.45Original price£5.45£5.45 - £5.45Current price £5.45GenieClip LB3
The solution which runs parallel to existing joists sets the GenieClip "furring bar" at virtually the same level as the existing joist line. This m...
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Original price £28.95 - Original price £28.95Original price£28.95£28.95 - £28.95Current price £28.95Phonestar SBx Boards - 15mm
SBx can be used for soundproofing walls, floors and ceilings whether constructed from timber, steel or solid substrate, in new builds, conversions,...
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Original price £58.13 - Original price £69.37Original price£58.13 - £69.37£58.13 - £69.37Current price £58.13Rockwool Flexi Insulation Slab - 40kg/m2
This unique flexible edge is produced to ensure a perfect fit is maintained between the product and its supporting framework. This ensures the insu...
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Do Soundproofing Materials have Fire Ratings?
The construction process requires utmost care to guarantee the safety of future inhabitants and although we can provide you with the fire rating of the materials we provide, we cannot assure the fire rating of the building or room after assembly. We suggest consulting an expert in fire safety for further information.
Looking for Guidance on Robust Details?
If you’re building a new home or housing development then you can use the Robust Details scheme to avoid the uncertainties of pre-completion sound testing. We can guide you on the best soundproofing products and solutions that you can use to satisfy Part E of the Building Regulations. We also have a PDF download of the Robust Details Handbook for your easy reference.