{"product_id":"acoustic-flooring-system-12mm-30db-58db-part-e","title":"Acoustic Flooring System 12mm 30dB Impact 58dB Airborne Part E","description":"\u003cp\u003e30dB Impact + 58dB Airborne | Part E|\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur 12mm acoustic flooring system delivers 30dB impact noise reduction and 58dB airborne noise reduction — the professional specification for Building Regulations Part E compliance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Used by developers and contractors on compliance-critical residential projects across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Performance Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact Noise Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30dB (ΔLw)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirborne Noise Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart E Target (new build)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDnT,w ≥ 45dB \/ L'nT,w ≤ 62dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart E Target (conversion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDnT,w ≥ 43dB \/ L'nT,w ≤ 64dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable Substrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcrete slab, screed, timber joists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUFH Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTested to BS EN ISO 10140 \/ ISO 717\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Floor Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Laminate flooring (floating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Engineered wood (floating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ LVT (floating)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Porcelain tiles (requires 9mm ply overboard)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart E Compliance Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new-build concrete separating floor: structural slab → this 12mm system → 65mm screed or floating chipboard → perimeter isolation strips → acoustic sealant at all junctions. For conversion timber joist floors, ceiling treatment below is also required. Contact our technical team for a complete specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree Technical Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur acoustic specialists provide full system specifications, test data, and pre-completion test strategies. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — free consultation available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAcoustic Flooring System 12mm — Why It Outperforms the Rest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic flooring system 12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete, professionally engineered floor solution that delivers 30dB impact noise reduction and 58dB airborne noise reduction in a single 12mm system. Unlike a simple underlay, this is a full acoustic flooring assembly — ideal for developers, contractors, and building owners who need a proven, specifiable system for Building Regulations Part E compliance without the complexity of sourcing multiple components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed by professional flooring contractors and construction firms across the UK, the 12mm acoustic flooring system provides the dual-performance specification required on compliance-critical projects. Whether you're converting a commercial building to residential use, fitting out a multi-storey flat development, or dealing with a challenging noise issue between floors, this system delivers the acoustic performance required by Part E of the Building Regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Acoustic Underlay for Laminate Flooring — When You Need a Full System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many projects require only an acoustic underlay, some flooring applications demand a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete acoustic flooring system for laminate flooring\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly where dual performance targets for both impact and airborne sound must be met. This 12mm system provides exactly that: a single, tested, specifiable product that addresses both noise transmission pathways simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 12mm profile provides structural rigidity and acoustic mass that thin underlays cannot match, making it suitable for environments where maximum performance is required. It is particularly effective over concrete subfloors and in properties with challenging acoustic environments — such as buildings located near busy roads, commercial premises, or above-average noise sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoundproof Flooring System Part E — Full Compliance Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this \u003cstrong\u003esoundproof flooring system Part E\u003c\/strong\u003e compliant product meets the requirements of Approved Document E of the UK Building Regulations. Part E stipulates minimum performance standards for both impact noise (ΔLw) and airborne noise (Rw) between floors in residential properties, conversions, and HMOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 12mm acoustic flooring system achieves 30dB impact noise reduction and 58dB airborne noise reduction — performance levels that exceed many typical Part E thresholds, providing a margin of safety that gives confidence to building control officers and acoustic consultants. It is routinely specified in new-build residential schemes, flat conversions, and commercial-to-residential change of use projects where full Part E sign-off is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSound Deadening Flooring System — How 12mm Dual-Performance Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esound deadening flooring system\u003c\/strong\u003e like this 12mm product works through multiple mechanisms. The dense composite structure decouples the floor surface from the subfloor, absorbing impact energy from footsteps (impact noise) while also acting as an acoustic mass barrier that attenuates airborne sound waves (such as voices, music, and TV) passing through the floor construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy addressing both impact and airborne noise in a single system, this product simplifies acoustic compliance on complex projects. There's no need to specify separate products for each performance pathway — the 12mm system delivers both in a single, easy-to-install solution. This makes it the preferred specification for projects where acoustic consultants need a documented, tested system they can reference in their acoustic reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImpact and Airborne Noise Reduction Flooring UK — Technical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eacoustic flooring system UK\u003c\/strong\u003e product provides the following performance specification:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact noise reduction (ΔLw):\u003c\/strong\u003e 30dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirborne noise reduction (Rw):\u003c\/strong\u003e 58dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Regulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part E compliant — dual rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Residential conversions, new-build flats, HMOs, commercial-to-residential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubfloor compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concrete and timber subfloors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlooring compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminate, engineered wood, LVT, solid wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specified by acoustic consultants and building control professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK stocked, available for fast delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor projects requiring full Part E compliance documentation, this system provides the dual-performance specification that acoustic consultants and building control officers need to sign off on residential flooring installations. Contact us for technical data sheets and system specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this acoustic flooring system meet Building Regulations Part E?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This 12mm acoustic flooring system achieves 30dB impact noise reduction and 58dB airborne noise reduction, making it suitable for use in Building Regulations Part E compliant flooring assemblies. It is appropriate for new-build residential properties, flat conversions, and HMOs where dual performance compliance is required. We recommend confirming the full system specification with your acoustic consultant or building control officer for sign-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between impact noise reduction and airborne noise reduction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpact noise is generated by physical contact with the floor surface — such as footsteps, dropped objects, or furniture being moved. Airborne noise is sound that travels through the air before passing through the floor structure — such as voices, music, or TV. Part E of the Building Regulations sets minimum standards for both. This 12mm system addresses both: 30dB impact reduction and 58dB airborne reduction, making it a complete dual-performance solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this system suitable for flat conversions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this acoustic flooring system is particularly well-suited to flat conversions and change-of-use projects where Building Regulations Part E compliance is required. Its 12mm dual-performance specification (30dB impact \/ 58dB airborne) provides the acoustic separation needed between converted flats, and it is regularly specified by acoustic consultants and building control professionals on these types of projects across the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much acoustic flooring system do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculate your floor area by multiplying room length × width in metres. Add 10% for cuts and wastage. Order the quantity that covers your total area, rounded up to the nearest available pack size. For multi-room projects, calculate each room separately and add the totals together. Our team can advise on quantities for large or complex projects — contact us with your floor plans for a tailored quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this flooring system be used with underfloor heating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this 12mm acoustic flooring system is compatible with underfloor heating systems. 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