âMaxForte-Standardâ is a modern roll-in sound insulation designed for comfortable living conditions in apartments and houses, as well as offices and other premises. The material perfectly copes with airborne noise like loud conversations, TV sound, as well as neighbors' screams. It will save you from shock noise, namely the creak of parquet and repair work.
Overview
âMaxForte-Standardâ has a flexible and elastic structure, which facilitates installation work, providing high acoustic performance. The parameters fully comply with the requirements of SNiP dated 03.23.2003 for noise protection. The manufacturer created this sound insulation in the form of an elastic viscous consistency, which has a minimum thickness of 12 millimeters. That is why the material has found its wide distribution in apartments with low ceilings and a small area, the owners of which save every centimeter. The composition includes a fiberglass needle-punched fabric that provides heat conservation and noise absorption. It is used in the production of spunbond, which is an environmentally friendly non-woven fiber. The material is coated with a special structure that resembles rubber and is the company's patented products.
Consumer reviews on the area of ââuse
Sound insulation "MaxForte-Standard", reviews of which allow consumers to make the right choice, can be used in an apartment under a floor screed. In this case, it is possible to improve the protective properties of the floors from impact noise and vibration. It is possible to lay the material under a floating screed in bathrooms and in those places where waterproofing is required. According to users, the use of "MaxForte-Standard" can be used as sound insulation of walling and walls. This allows you to stack it for painting or wallpaper. When arranging suspended ceiling systems, this insulation is also widely used. As users emphasize, it is used even for waterproofing and soundproofing a roof.
Reviews of basic properties
Sound insulation âMaxForte-Standardâ, according to users, absorbs noise due to needle-punched fiberglass, the fibers of which are arranged in a chaotic manner. The waves are absorbed as efficiently as possible. Buyers note that they especially like the lack of formaldehydes and volatile resin binders in their composition.
The material is completely odorless, which makes it suitable for use in residential premises. With its help, according to users, it is possible to achieve sound insulation of walls up to 20 dB. It is resistant to moisture, as well as the occurrence of fungus and mold; it cannot become a source of development of insects and rodents. The shelf life, as emphasized by home craftsmen, is unlimited. At the same time, installation work by you can be done independently quite quickly and simply.
The main types of sound insulation "MaxForte": "EcoPlita"
"MaxForte-EcoPlita" is made of volcanic rock without the use of blast furnace waste and slag, as well as additional impurities. This kind of noise isolation can be used in arranging the most complex, from the point of view of acoustics, objects, here we can include recording studios, listening rooms, as well as multi-screen cinemas.
Depending on the location, you should choose the appropriate density. For example, 60 kilograms per cubic meter is suitable for floors and ceilings, the designs of which are arranged on logs. If necessary, sound insulation of the ceiling and walls, supplemented by a profile, you can use the âMaxFort-EcoPliteâ, the density of which is 80 kilograms per cubic meter. For floating screeds , the highest possible density is suitable, which is 110 kilograms per cubic meter.
The described plates are not subject to decay, are not combustible and have antiseptic characteristics. They do not attract rodents and insects, and also have an extremely low level of thermal conductivity. This allows you to use them as a thermal insulation material. The operating temperature can vary from -260 to +750 degrees.
Varieties of sound insulation "MaxForte": "ShumoIzol"
This material is used to equip soundproof gaskets in structures when installing floating floors or as an elastic substrate for a laminate. Considering the technical characteristics, you can note that this noise insulation is able to demonstrate heat resistance for 2 hours, when the ambient temperature rises to +85 degrees. Flexibility will remain at the same level until the point of the thermometer drops below -25 degrees.
This material is laid under the screed with a bitumen base up. The rolls are placed end to end, the joints obtained are lubricated with one-component rubber, as well as glued with mounting tape. In order to exclude contact of the concrete screed with the surface of the walls, sheets of material should be placed on the wall so that they are slightly higher than the screed to be equipped.
Types of sound insulation "MaxForte": "EKOAkustik" and "Ekopanel"
The first of these varieties is made of polyester without the addition of adhesives. For shaping, fusing technology is used. The material is safe for health, and during the operation of the plate do not emit harmful substances. This soundproofing is completely not afraid of moisture, and after it dries, the properties do not change. It does not rot and does not act as a suitable environment for the development of insects and mold. The material does not shrink over time, and also excellently retains its original shape.
"MaxForte-EcoPanel" is represented by paintings from a multilayer frame, which are filled with a mineral quartz filler. Sound waves are reflected and scattered many times, and sand particles that are not interconnected provide high frictional losses. With success, MaxForte-EcoPanel is used for soundproofing floors, ceilings and walls, as well as for the construction of soundproof partitions. As a result, with a small thickness, you can increase the sound insulation.
Preparation before installation
MaxForte-Standard, the installation of which can be carried out by you yourself, should be strengthened after a thorough inspection of the walls for cracks. To determine the possible internal voids of the partition and the wall, it is recommended to tap. If cracks were found, then they are repaired with gypsum plaster. It can be replaced with cement-sand mortar. In those places where voids were discovered, the wall breaks through to open access to the void and is filled with a mixture of cement and sand. Between the wall plate and adjacent surfaces, it is necessary to look at the joints, there should not be any gaps in them.
Material laying
Sound insulation âMaxForte-Standardâ is laid in the next step with the soft side to the insulated wall. Top rolls are strengthened with plastic fungi. The length of the fastener should be 70 millimeters. Three fungi will go on one canvas, two of them are installed at the edges, and the third - in the center. Rolls are overlapped, the width of which should be about 4-5 centimeters. The resulting joints are glued with mounting tape with reinforcement.
Installation of guide profiles from the casing
When the MaxForte Standard is installed, the next step is to proceed with fixing the guide profiles through soundproof material. These elements should be fixed to the wall. Knauf metal frame can be used as a profile. Guide elements should not be firmly attached to the surface and the adjacent base (ceiling and walls). Under the guide profile, the Knauf Dichtungsband tape is laid in two layers.
Sheath Installation
In order for MaxFort-Standard to meet its intended purpose, the installation of the casing must be done in a certain sequence. For this, a 10 mm gypsum fiber sheet is used, which is installed in increments of 600 millimeters. The seams between the sheets must be treated with silicone sealant. They do not have to coincide, but you need to spread them to a distance that is equal to half the width of the sheet. At the final stage, the joints are covered with putty.
When laying âMaxForte-Standardâ (12 mm), it is necessary to make sure that the sheathing sheets do not touch the adjacent walls, as well as the ceiling and floor. This also applies to the guide elements of the profile. After installing the sheathing, the seams around the perimeter must be treated with a non-drying silicone sealant, which is sometimes replaced with a polyurethane or acrylic compound. The use of mounting foam is not permissible.
Soundproofing Layout on Ceilings
Sound insulation material "MaxForte-Standard" can be supplemented by another variety - "EcoPlate", which was discussed above. In this case, it is necessary to act in a certain sequence. âMaxForte-Standardâ is reinforced to the rough floor, and then a metal profile is installed. In between the last will be "EcoPlita". Next, a gypsum sheet is closed, covered with drywall. Do not forget about filling the joints, during which the same technology can be used, which was described above.
Conclusion
If you decide to lay MaxForte Standard on the ceiling, then you will not encounter the problem of excessive reduction in the height of the room, since the thickness of the material is minimal.