Joist Floors

Data analysis

The calculations may be used for any type of joist: solid wood joists, wood truss joists, C-section steel joists or wood I-joists. Research so far shows no difference in sound transmission that can be attributed to joist type.
Make your choice of materials below and click on calculate.

Concrete topping : mm thick.

Subfloor : layers mm thick

Joists : mm deep, mm o.c.

Sound-absorbing material: mm thick

Resilient metal channels : mm o.c.

Ceiling : layers mm thick

STC ±1.6 IIC ±1.8 ALD100 ±1.6 Lnw ±1.8

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