Lead Vinyl Soundproofing

Acousti lead plenum insulation wrap is extremely easy to install and can be cut to shape with scissors or knife.

Lead vinyl soundproofing. Mlv was introduced as an alternative to lead soundproofing. Lead lined foam 1 64 or 1 32 sheet lead bonded to 1 2 open cell foam backing for flexible soundproofing and shielding applications. On studio projects movie theaters and residential applications it can improve the sound transmission class stc rating of a wall and help attenuate excess noise. Mass loaded vinyl can be an effective flexible and affordable product for soundproofing when used correctly.

Check out our mass loaded vinyl blog post for more information about this versatile acoustic product. Our mass loaded vinyl is the highest quality vinyl barrier it is manufactured in the usa very heavy extruded from virgin material only and has no odor. Mass loaded vinyl is a thin but super dense rubberlike material. This sound barrier is a one pound barrier weighing 1 pound per square foot.

Use this mass loaded vinyl barrier mlv 1 lb per sq. It s as heavy as lead that provides a soundproofing layer on the floor and under the carpet and padding for noise control. Acousti lead is an acoustic roll that can be molded folded creased or crimped to provide a sound tight seal around any shape or to fit any enclosure system. Available good in stock in 5 pound bags.

These barriers are as heavy as lead but use no lead fillers. It is an 1 8 of an inch thick 0 125 and has an stc rating of 27 when hanging by itself. Mass loaded vinyl mlv sounds like something tough and effective at noise reduction because it is tough and effective. Lead wool lead wool is pliable and moldable x ray shielding and easy to pack and form into or around voids joints or gaps in lead brick installations or into concrete walls.

It is non toxic and is the best alternative to lead materials for soundproofing. A greener more viable alternative to lead soundproofing mlv barriers are composed of salts sands and tiny metal particles that give it sound reducing properties similar to. The standard offering is a non reinforced barrier for use in average construction. The great thing is that this material still has all the benefits of lead soundproofing materials but without the apparent downfalls.

Mlv soundproofing offers an alternative to lead at a lower price point. It s a reflective barrier which means that it doesn t absorb sound. Dense yet flexible mass loaded vinyl improves sound transmission loss stc without losing valuable space. Our custom designed mass loaded vinyl noise barrier is available in one or two pound per square foot density abbreviated as mlv 1 or mlv 2 respectively.

The ultimate sound reduction product for residential and commercial buildings.