Hush-Batten 55 is a composite batten that is used to create a service void and reduce impact sound transmission between floors. It provides support for floating timber or chipboard floors and is suitable for both refurbishment and new build projects.

This composite batten, Hush-Batten 55, is specifically designed to reduce impact sound transmission between floors. It is made up of 45mm x 45mm x 1800mm treated timber and a 10mm Hushfelt™ resilient layer. The overall dimensions of the batten are 55mm deep x 45mm wide x 1800mm long. It can be laid over timber or concrete floors and is compatible with underfloor heating systems.

Specifications

• Overall batten dimensions: 55mm deep x 45mm wide x 1800mm long
• Maximum centers: 450mm using 18mm chipboard/timber flooring, 600mm using 22mm chipboard/timber flooring

Performance

The typical acoustic performance results for Hush-Batten 55 are as follows:

• Impact sound transmission: 56 dB
• Airborne sound transmission: 56 dB
• Weighted sound reduction index: 47 dB

Features and Benefits

• Provides impact sound insulation between separating floors
• Creates a service void, making it suitable for use with underfloor heating systems
• Can be used to upgrade concrete floors with a mass per unit area of less than 300 kg per m² when used with Hush-Felt 10 Resilient Layer
• Exceeds the current Building Regulation requirements of Part E (England and Wales), Part H (Scotland), and Part G (Northern Ireland)
• Compliant with Robust Details FFT3 for floor structures EFC-1, EFC-2, and EFS-1
• Consists of 45mm x 45mm planed timber and a 10mm Hushfelt™ acoustic resilient layer factory bonded to the underside
• Easy to install, saving time and effort
• Reduces noise transfer, creating a quieter and more peaceful environment
• Durable and long-lasting, providing a reliable sound insulation solution
• Improves overall acoustic performance, enhancing the comfort and quality of living or working spaces
• Helps to reduce airborne sound transmission, ensuring privacy and reducing disturbances
• Resistant to moisture and humidity, making it suitable for use in damp environments
• Can be used in both residential and commercial buildings, offering versatile sound insulation options

Applications

• Residential Buildings: Hush Batten 55 is widely used in residential buildings to reduce impact and airborne sound transmission. It is ideal for use in floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Commercial Buildings: This acoustic batten is also used in commercial buildings such as offices, restaurants, and hotels to create a quiet and peaceful environment.
• Education Institutions: Schools, colleges, and universities use Hush Batten 55 to minimize noise in classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries.
• Healthcare Facilities: In hospitals and healthcare facilities, it is used to reduce noise in patient rooms, waiting areas, and operation theatres.
• Industrial Buildings: Hush Batten 55 is used in industrial buildings to reduce machinery noise and create a safer working environment.
• Entertainment Venues: It is used in entertainment venues such as theatres, cinemas, and concert halls to improve sound quality and reduce echo.
• Recording Studios: Hush Batten 55 is used in recording studios to create an acoustically balanced and controlled environment.

Installation

1. Lay the battens in continuous rows at recommended centers, with the felt side down. Leave a 25mm gap between the perimeter battens and the walls.
2. If using Hushfelt™ 10 Resilient Layer, roll it out across the base structure before laying the battens, ensuring full coverage.
3. Plan the floor layout with a 10-15mm expansion gap around the perimeters. Fix the flooring boards to the battens using Hush-Bond Panel Adhesive and secure with ring nails or screws. Avoid penetrating the resilient layer. Glue the flooring boards at all teegee joints.
4. Use Hush-Seal 20 Perimeter Seal to fill the expansion gap, ensuring acoustic isolation from the walls. Alternatively, follow Robust Detail instructions using Hush-RD Flanking Strip.

Certifications

• Building Regulations Document E
• Robust Details

Equivalent/Related Products

• Karma/SIG/CMS Danskin/Regupol - CMS Danskin Park Bearer
• JCW - JCW Acoustic Batten 50
• Icopal/Monarfloor (BMI) - Monarfloor Acoustic Batten
• Cellecta - Deckfon Batten 50
• Isomass - Isocheck Shallow Batten
• Proctor Group - Profloor Solo Batten
• Thermal Economics - Isosonic Batten
• Sound Insulation store/UKAS - Acoustic Batten 50
• Floorscan/Sound Insulation Store - dB Batten 55
• Soundproofing Store - N/A

About Hush Acoustics

Hush Acoustics is a leading manufacturer of acoustic products for the construction industry. With a focus on innovation and quality, Hush Acoustics offers a wide range of solutions to meet the acoustic requirements of various projects.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Hush Acoustics
• M2 Coverage: 0.01
• Size Per Product (L x H x D): 1
• Weight: Kg
• Sales Unit Coverage: m2
• Protection type: 1
• Use Case: 1

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