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Acoustic Design in Mass Timber Buildings — CLT, Glulam, and the Impact Noise Challenge
Mass timber buildings face critical acoustic challenges due to low mass. This guide covers CLT acoustic properties, the impact noise problem, tested floor assemblies with STC and IIC values, floating floor solutions, and the engineering required to meet building code sound insulation requirements in timber construction.
March 14, 2026mass timber acousticsCLT acoustic performance