Show Me the Money: Economics of STC-Rated Walls

If you'd like to learn about effective design strategies and principles to achieve Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings while minimizing costs, this session is for you. Join us to gain insights into current market pricing for STC-rated designs, materials, and construction methods. Plus, explore the relationship between environmental sustainability and economic factors in sound-rated wall assemblies.

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn best practices and design principles of STC-rated designs, including mass, constrained-layer damping, decoupling, sealants, and stud choice and spacing.
  2. Discover how small changes in wall designs impact STC performance.
  3. Deepen your understanding of the current costs associated with designing STC-rated partitions.
  4. Discover the interrelation between environmental impact and economics of a sound-rated wall assembly.