Mass timber buildings offer sustainability, strength, and design flexibility—but their lighter weight can make sound control challenging. Pliteq Acoustics delivers engineered solutions designed specifically for CLT and mass timber systems. Products like GenieMat® RF enhance airborne and impact sound isolation between floors.
Supported by extensive lab testing and technical resources, Pliteq helps design teams achieve both acoustic and environmental performance. With proven materials and expert guidance, Pliteq ensures mass timber projects deliver the quiet, comfortable spaces today’s builders and occupants expect.
Environmental ProtectionDeclarations (EPDs) are vital tools for assessing the environmental impact of products. Understanding their significance helps us make informed choices toward sustainability.
The GenieMat EPD is a testament to our efforts, showcasing the steps we’ve taken to ensure our products are not only high-quality but also eco-friendly.
The lightweight and modular nature of mass timber means that the ‘bare’ structure does not adequately mitigate airborne and structure-borne sound.
Flanking transmission through mass timber structures is also more pronounced when compared with isotropic materials like concrete or other high embodied carbon materials.
Mass is a major driver of airborne sound insulation.
Weight of typical 6 7/8” in CLT slab = 18 lb/ft
Weight of typical 7” Concrete slab = 92 lb/ft
Airborne Sound Insulation
6-7/8”CLT slab = STC 39-42
7”Concrete slab = STC 52-55
Pliteq Acoustics Mass Timber Products
Entertainment Venues, Fitness Centers, Mass Timber, Mechanical Rooms
Safely and durably support loads up to 1,450 psi, while limiting surface area contact to 4% at 2 psi.
Commercial Buildings, Hotels, Multi-family Housing
This versatile flooring underlayment is compatible under nearly all finish floor types and offers exceptional eco-friendly performance.
Commercial Structures, High-Rise Buildings, Multi-family Housing
Resilient bracket for ceilings, walls, and mounts—easy to install and built for superior sound control.
Commercial Buildings, Multi-family Housing, Retrofit Projects
High-performance sound clip for walls and ceilings that isolates drywall, installs fast with one screw, and boosts insulation.
Cardio Areas, Group Fitness Areas, Spinning Studios
All-in-one fitness floor, engineered to reduce structure-borne sound and vibration transmission.
Concrete Block, Poured Structures, Wood/Steel Framing
Flanking isolation strip used to isolate partitions and structural members, reducing vibration transfer through floor-wall junctions.