Acoustical features

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Superior Sound Proofing

• Party walls are 2” x 6” staggered studs on 2” x 8” sill and head plate, minimizes direct connection from one wall to another, on one side drywall is mounted on resilient channels (see cutaway), cavity is filled with Batt insultation
• Plumbing pipes are isolated by maintaining clearances from framing members or by resiliently mounting plumbing elements

Stairwells

• Staggered stud walls, carpeted stair stringers are mounted 1/4” away from adjacent walls to mitigate noise transfer

Floor-Ceiling Construction

• Special pads under carpet and hard surfaces 3/4” gypsum under layment throughout. Ceilings have 2 layers of 5/8” sheet rock mounted on resilient channels, cavity is filled with Batt insulation
• Electrical outlets located on a party wall are at least two stud spaces apart, recessed light fixtures are encased in drywall for fire and acoustical reasons
• Elevators are located within a concrete shaft which is filled with studs and drywall

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