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Report BR 358 Quiet homes: a guide to good practice and reducing the risk of poor sound insulation between dwellings

Publication Year

1998

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

Intended to help designers and those on site to improve the standards of sound insulation. It shows how to avoid the mistakes that reduce the sound insulation of existing widely used construction types. Complaints about noise from neighbours are mounting; the demands placed on dwellings to provide sound insulation have never been greater; current materials are not always being used to their best advantage in designs; and workmanship problems mean that good designs do not always fulfil their potential. Use of the guidance in this manual will lead to better sound insulation between dwellings and a better noise environment for occupants.

Document History

Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

ISBN

9781860812569

Publisher Information

BRE

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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