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REI 120 Fire & 56 dB Acoustics
⏱️ 8 min read • Building Physics & Safety

Acoustic Engineering & Passive Fire Protection Guide for Light Steel Frame Villas

A deep technical guide explaining mass-spring-mass acoustic decoupling, impact noise attenuation in multi-storey floor cassettes, and Euroclass A1 non-combustible rockwool fire barriers rated up to REI 120.

Rw ≥ 56 dB
Airborne Acoustic Sound Reduction
REI 60–120
Certified Structural Fire Resistance
Euroclass A1
Non-Combustible Basalt Mineral Wool
Ln,w ≤ 48 dB
Floor Impact Sound Performance
Core Analysis

Technical Deep-Dive & Strategic Findings

Detailed breakdowns, physical data, regulatory standards, and practical jobsite execution recommendations.

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1. Mass-Spring-Mass Acoustic Decoupling vs. Monolithic Concrete

Unlike solid concrete which relies only on heavy mass to reflect sound (often failing at low frequencies), LGSF multi-layer composite walls use two dense board leaves separated by an acoustic damping air cavity filled with rockwool, dampening 56+ dB of external traffic and airborne noise.

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2. Whisper-Quiet Multi-Storey Floor Cassette Engineering

To completely eliminate footfall thuds and creaks between floors, our engineered floor cassettes combine high-density acoustic rubber perimeter strips, 50mm high-density mineral wool sub-screed boards, and acoustic resilient ceiling suspension channels.

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3. Certified REI 60 / 90 / 120 Passive Fire Encapsulation

Steel is non-combustible (Euroclass A1). Under fire conditions, double layers of fire-rated Type F gypsum plasterboard and 1000°C basalt rockwool insulate the steel framing, maintaining core temperatures safely below steel's 500°C yield point for 60 to 120 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions Regarding This Topic

Clear technical answers backed by European standards and practical manufacturing experience.

Unlike timber which acts as fuel and generates toxic smoke and carbon monoxide, steel frame villas are 100% incombustible. Steel adds zero fuel load to a fire and does not emit smoke, guaranteeing superior evacuation safety and meeting the strictest European residential fire codes.

By employing mass-spring-mass acoustic physics: dense external sheathing (BoardeX), resilient channel decoupling, high-density rockwool cavity damping, and double interior plasterboards interrupt sound vibrations effectively.

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