5 April 2006
Regupol E48 achieves first Robust Detail for Part E compliant beam and block floors (E-FC-6)
CMS Acoustic Solutions Limited has brought to market the first Robust Detail (RD) system for beam and block floors (E-FC-6). The approved system uses Regupol E48, an under screed impact sound solution exclusive to CMS Acoustics. The detail was published at the end of March, enabling developers to return to the industry’s preferred construction.
CMS Acoustics has worked with Regupol manufacturer, BSW and the Beam and Block Federation to achieve the robust detail approval. As a proprietary system Regupol E48 is only available through CMS Acoustics. The beam and block component of the detail is generic, allowing E48 to be used with all types of the floor construction.
Jamie Symons, BSW UK Limited managing director, comments: “Beam and block floors have shorter lead times than pre-cast, and are much less labour intensive. By delivering an RD approved system with Regupol E48, we’re giving those developers who favour the RD route the option to use the floor construction they want, and the confidence that it will be Part E compliant.”
Regupol E48 is compatible with all types of floor screed and is suitable for use in most new build constructions. A simple fitting procedure ensures that the material is quick and easy to install. Exceeding the requirements of Part E, Regupol E48 delivers impact sound insulation of 49dB (L’nT,w).
Dave Baker, chief executive of RDL, says; “This latest robust detail provides the house building industry with a new option for separating floor constructions, not previously covered by the RD scheme, and makes robust details an even more attractive proposition for developers across England and Wales. We expect the new system to prove to be particularly useful on small developments or tight sites. As such they may be of particular interest to small and medium sized builders.”
Where pre-completion testing is preferred to RD, CMS Acoustics can also provide Regupol 7210C, an under screed impact sound solution for hollow core beam and pre-cast applications.
Manufactured in Germany by BSW, the complete Regupol range is available exclusively in the UK through CMS Acoustics.
CMS Acoustics has a proven record in introducing new solutions for Part E compliance. It was the first to provide an approved acoustic tiling system with Regupol Acousti-Tile and has now delivered access to the only RD approved system for beam and block floors.
The CMS Acoustics Group also includes CMS Vibration Solutions, which specialises in anti-vibration and structural isolation products for construction and industrial applications. Through exclusive partnerships with manufacturers of market leading systems, it has access to the full range of anti-vibration and structural isolation solutions.
For further information please visit www.cmsacoustics.co.uk or call 01925 577711.
