AudioSeal® Sound Barrier
Categories: Sound Barriers, Mass Loaded Vinyl
Audioseal® Sound Barrier is a mass loaded vinyl (mlv) sound barrier used to reduce the amount of airborne sound from transmitting through walls, floors and ceilings. It can be added to various construction assemblies to increase STC (Sound Transmission Loss) of the structure. It is a limp-mass material made of high-temperature fused vinyl and no lead fillers. Audioseal® Sound Barrier is very dense, weighing one to two pounds per square foot. Audioseal® is commonly used in new construction and also to correct noise problems in existing spaces.
Audioseal® Sound Barrier is a non-reinforced version for wall and ceiling installations. Audioseal® is tear resistant, yet easy to cut with a utility knife. Its available in 48″ or 54″ widths and various lengths to provide the best utilization for your project.
Usually installed direct to the studs, vinyl sound barrier may also be installed between layers of drywall. Often, the mass loaded barrier is used in combination with other materials to create a soundproof system. Combining it with layers of sheet rock with Green Glue and resilient clips and channels will improve the sound transmission loss of the complete assembly.
| Construction Assembly Examples | |
| Wall Assembly 1 | Wall Assembly 2 |
| Insulation, Sound Barrier, Sheetrock, Green Glue, Sheet Rock, Caulk | Insulation, Sound Barrier, Isolation Clips & Resilient Channel, Sheetrock, Green Glue, Sheet Rock, Caulk |
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Technical Information for AudioSeal® Sound Barrier:
- Roll Widths: 48″, 54″
- Roll Lengths: Various lengths up to 60′ (l)
- Thickness: 1/8″ (1 lb. / sq. ft.), 1/4″ (2 lb. / sq. ft.)
- Color: Black
- Sold by: The Roll
- Type: Non-reinforced
- Weight: 1 lb. / sq. ft. (1/8″), 2 lb. / sq. ft. (1/4″)
- Tensile Strength: 400 PSI
- Tear Strength: 70 lbs./in.
- Ultimate Elongation: 200%
- Flammability: SE “O” in./min.
- Service Temperature: -40 deg. F to 180 deg. F
- STC: 26, 31
| Sound Transmission Loss (Hz) | |||||||
| Non-Reinforced Barrier | |||||||
| Weight | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | STC |
| 1 lb. / sq. ft. | 16 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 26 |
| 2 lb. / sq. ft. | 16 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 40 | 31 |
Additional Stock Locations:
In addition to shipping from our warehouse in Virginia, AudioSeal® is also available for local pick up or delivery at the following additional locations. Call for delivery/pick-up arrangements and pricing.
- Metropolitan Lumber and Hardware Manhattan, NY (11th Avenue) 212-246-9090
- Marjam Supply Brooklyn, NY 718-388-6465
18 reviews for AudioSeal® Sound Barrier
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Verified Customer –
The only reason I gave four stars is the material is hard to work with. No fault to the design, it's just so heavy and flexible, getting it on a wall and especially the ceiling is very hard.
Verified Customer –
Arrived as expected and in perfect shape. Product is as described.
Verified Customer –
Used for soundproofing studio. Works wonderfully.
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👍👍👍👍
Verified Customer –
very good sound barrier.
Verified Customer –
Does a great job!
Verified Customer –
Weighted vinyl is very impressive. Yes it is heavy but what would someone expect from a sound proofing tool/product. Easy to work with and very strong. I’m installing it in the walls and ceiling of my studio. Highly recommended. When properly applied, this is top notch, very professional sound controlling product.
Verified Customer –
To soundproof my basement
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Music room sound proofing.
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We use this inside trucks to keep outside noses out. Recommend this to anyone that needs to keep noise out and the quiet in.
Verified Customer –
I have a 5×8 Mobil grooming trailer with a generator. We covered the inside walls and ceiling then useded pink foam insulation from Home Depot to fill in space from vibrations.
Verified Customer –
We are using the mass loaded vinyl on our wood fence to block road noise. Works really well.
Verified Customer –
Perfect sound decoupler for my car.
Verified Customer –
I use it as sound barrier against loud neighbors. It makes a big difference, but of course, some noise still spills over the fence.
Verified Customer –
How many effective and simple to use
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Surprised by the thickness
Verified Customer –
Audio Seal Sound Barrier is serious sound blocking material. Loosely hung, I can't imagine a home theater without it. It drastically cuts sound transfer (and Acoustical Solutions had the best price for a mass loaded vinyl product!)
Cindy Lewis –
More comments from satisfied customers. The sound barrier was installed yesterday and I put my boom box in the room, cranked it up, ran upstairs and could not hear a thing!!! Awesome. The sheet rock went up last night on the ceiling and I found that my singing sounds quite nice in the room! Maybe I should turn it into a recording studio. Thanks for your help.