Hardwood Floor Underlayment Noise Reduction. If you plan to install in a rental property be sure to check with codes BEFORE you install. The resilient underlayment separates the construction materials and the damping compound helps to further disperse sound energy.
It works over concrete or wood subfloors to prevent decay. This underlayment acts like a shock absorber for your hardwood floors distributing the load more evenly to prevent noticeable wear and tear. It has three times the sound dampening weight of competing products.
However theres less cushion and no sound dampening benefits.
Used in residential applications involving laminate hardwood and engineered wood flooring. Sound waves bounce easily around a room installed with wood flooring. However theres less cushion and no sound dampening benefits. Additionally the Duracoustic STOP material resists mold and mildew as well as compression for longer performance and continued acoustical noise reduction year after year.
