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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

Construction Specifier

A conversation between a doctor and patient in a medical exam room, or between a lawyer and client in an office, should be confidential. Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. People in adjacent rooms should not be able to listen to the private information being exchanged. in the 2018 version).

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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. What are the applications of this system?

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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; ? Fire rating.