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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

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One of these is to achieve greater vertical noise isolation—the acoustic ceiling panels suspended below the concrete slab should: be made of a certain material, such as wet-felted mineral fiber; have a certain minimum weight, for example, 5 kg/m 2 (1 psf); and. earn a minimum ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating of 35.

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

Construction Specifier

Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. Impact isolation class (IIC) rating: 33. Sharp ends. Flexible angles. Fire rating.

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems

Construction Specifier

Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. Impact insulation class (IIC) rating: 33. flexible angles; ? Sound test results.