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Resilient Bar Ceiling

How it works.
Where you are constrained by height issues the choice of a resilient bar ceiling maybe your only practical choice when soundproofing a ceiling. With this solution will lose just over an inch (35mm) from your original ceiling height.
The resilient bar, or sound breaker bar works by decoupling the new suspended ceiling from the joists. The new ceiling is in effect floating off the joists via lightweight corrugated steel bars. The sound is absorbed as it travels through the corrugated flange of the resilient bar. (For a significantly higher performance see our Genie Clip solution page).
The use of resilient bars or acoustic hangers in ceiling constructions significantly improves the acoustic performance of a ceiling soundproofing project both from the impact and airborne perspective. We offer two upgrades to the basic ceiling; one is by adding Tecsound 50 membrane; and the second using 10mm SBx boards
The removal of an old ceiling sounds a little daunting but is in effect very easy to do. The only drawback is that it is a messy job. Resilience bars are attached to the joists perpendicular to the run of the joists at 400mm centres. Acoustic mineral wool is then placed up in between the joists. Finally a double layer of acoustic plasterboard is attached to the ceiling, the perimeter being sealed with acoustic mastic. Advice on finding a fitter is available on our Find a Fitter page.
Sound proofing basics Understanding Performance Important note on recessed lights
Key Points:
- Delivery direct to your door within 48 hours
- A slim fitting ceiling soundproofing solution
- A very DIY-able solution
- Resilient Bars at just 16mm means minimal space loss
- Our Online Calculator will work out your requirements

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Resilient Bar Sound Insulation performance table
Ceiling Depth Gain | Total system Performance airborne | Typical Airborne Improvement | Typical Impact Improvement | |
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Resilient Bars | 16mm + (Plasterboard 25mm) | 43dB | 14dB | 13db |
Resilient Bars SBX Upgrade | 16mm + 22mm | 48dB | 19dB | 15dB |
Ceiling Solution Resilient Bars Tecsound Upgrade | 16mm + 27mm | 46dB | 17dB | 14dB |
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