Vibration damping for walls and ceilings – reduces vibrations
Reduce structure-borne noise and vibrations transmitted through walls and ceilings in houses and homes
In houses and homes, vibrations from machines, installations, and technical equipment can spread through walls and ceilings. When vibrations are transmitted through the building's structure, structure-borne noise, a dull hum, or shaking often occurs, which can be felt in several rooms at the same time. Vibration damping of walls and ceilings aims to limit this transmission and reduce how vibrations spread through the structure.
What does vibration damping of walls and ceilings involve?
Vibration damping of walls and ceilings involves reducing how mechanical movements are transmitted through the building's load-bearing elements. Unlike sound insulation, which stops airborne sound between rooms, and sound absorption, which reduces echo and reverberation in the room, vibration damping focuses on reducing the vibrations themselves in the structure. The goal is to break the mechanical connection that causes movements to spread throughout the building.
Common problems with vibrations through walls and ceilings
Vibrations that spread through walls and ceilings are often perceived as a low-frequency hum or recurring shaking. Problems can arise when machines are mounted against walls, when pipes and installations are firmly attached to the structure, or when vibrations from floors and joists are transmitted upward. Since walls and ceilings connect several parts of the house, the disturbances can be felt far from the source itself.
How do vibrations spread in wall and ceiling structures?
When vibrations are transmitted into a wall or ceiling, the movement continues through studs, board material, and connections to the floor and other building components. The structure can act as an amplifier, spreading the vibrations and sometimes making them feel stronger in adjacent rooms. This is a common reason why vibrations are difficult to locate.
Vibrations via fixings
Fixed installations can transfer movements directly to walls and ceilings.
Spread between building components
Walls and ceilings often act as links that transmit vibrations throughout the building.
Why choose vibration damping for walls and ceilings?
Vibration damping for walls and ceilings is often crucial when disturbances cannot be resolved by measures taken on the floor or at the machine alone. By reducing the spread of vibrations in these building components, both structure-borne noise and perceived shaking can be reduced. This measure contributes to a quieter and more stable living environment.
Well-considered advice for best results
For the best effect, it is important to identify how the vibrations enter the wall and ceiling structure. A common mistake is to focus solely on the sound that is heard, without taking into account the mechanical transmission. By working with vibration damping where the movement is led into the structure, the disturbances can be reduced more effectively and in the long term.
Vibration damping of walls and ceilings is therefore an important measure for reducing disturbing vibrations and structure-borne noise in houses and homes.