Silence is Golden

One common pain point for renters is noise control. Sharing walls entails a lack of privacy anapartmentnoised the potential tension amongst residents. Innovations in building materials are now making units quieter, giving prospects yet another reason to love renting.

Road noise (or the horrid violin practice of the kid next door) are no longer deal breakers for your prospective renters. Pennsylvania-based manufacturer CertainTeed has developed SilentFX QuickCut noise-reducing gypsum board. It is emerging as a fast and effective method of noise control within multifamily installations.

The product is much easier to install than resilient channel or double layer wallboard. Installation techs can learn the process quickly, a winning feature for any new product. A traditional drywall knife and nails are all that techs need to install the boards. The product can be installed over steel or wood framing, making it a versatile product for residential and mixed used applications.

Unlike boards with channels, SilentFX QuickCut will not decouple or short circuit. The integrity remains intact during and after installation. The leads to fewer call backs and complaints to your front office.

The ease of installation and durability are attributed to the boards’ composition: two dense gypsum boards are filled with a viscoelastic polymer. The outer layers are covered with a recycled paper product that resists mold and mildew, ultimately contributing to indoor air quality. Fire resistant boards are also available.

The gypsum board is designed for construction projects that require a sound transmission class rating of 50 and higher. SilentFX QuickCut smothers a wide range of frequencies, including airborne and impact sounds. For your renters, this mean optimal noise control. Finally, a product that can drown out the squawking of children’s toys, blenders, and the thud of an unsuccessful yoga practice. That alone is a marketing feature worth its weight in gold.

SilentFX QuickCut is also thinner than other wallboards, creating more spacious floor plans without requiring larger footprints. Units will appear to be more spacious.

Projects constructed with SilentFX QuickCut wallboards are one step closer to LEED certification as well as other green building certifications, helping you make the most of tax credits and other green building incentives.

With better acoustics control, multifamily living just became even more appealing. SilentFX QuickCut is currently available in North America.

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Erica Rascón specializes in online content creation and social media. She joined Yardi in 2011 after receiving her bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University and serving in the Peace Corps. Erica's interests include sustainability, philanthropy, and the arts.

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