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Soundproofing System.


PROSPEC Barrier, from ilibruck, inc, is made from special high-density vinyl vinyl /vi·nyl/ (vi´nil) the univalent group CH2dbondCH—.

vinyl chloride  a vinyl group to which an atom of chlorine is attached; the monomer which polymerizes to polyvinyl chloride; it is toxic
. It dissipates sound and blocks its transmission. The 1/8"-thick vinyl, shipped in 20 or 60-foot rolls that are 54" wide, is effective for new construction when woven A woven is a cloth formed by weaving. It only stretches in the Bias directions (between the warp and weft directions), unless the threads are elastic. Woven cloth usually frays at the edges, unless measures are taken to counter this, such as the use of pinking shears or hemming.  through staggered, 6"-thick stud walls rather than the standard 4"-wall. The extra 2"-inch gap prevents the studs from transmitting sound from one wall to another.

illbruck, inc., makes acoustical a·cous·tic  
adj. also a·cous·ti·cal
1. Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of sound.

2.
a. Designed to carry sound or to aid in hearing.

b.
 ceiling and wall systems, including PROSPEC Barriers and SONEX SONEX Subsonic Assessment (SASS) Ozone and Nitrogen Oxide Experiment  Panels.
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