Where technical understanding meets field experience.
Gypsum & self-leveling floor underlayments
Technical assessment of gypsum-based and cementitious self-leveling underlayments, including material selection, substrate preparation, application thickness, installation practices, compatibility with flooring systems, performance limitations, and observed field distress.
Sound-control systems
Acoustical mats, ceiling noise isolation clips, resilient channels, underlayment interfaces, and floor-ceiling system considerations.
Ceiling noise isolation clips & resilient ceiling systems
Evaluation of ceiling noise isolation clips, resilient suspension systems, RC-1 resilient channels, and clip-supported channel configurations. Technical review includes ceiling decoupling details, installation practices, rigid connections and acoustical short circuits, STC/IIC test information, and compatibility with structural framing, floor underlayments, insulation, and ceiling finishes.
Complete floor-ceiling assembly evaluation
Effective sound control is achieved through system design, not individual products.
At Consulting Partners Network Co., LLC, we evaluate the complete floor-ceiling assembly—from structural framing, gypsum and self-leveling underlayments, and sound-control mats to ceiling isolation clips, resilient channels, insulation, and finished surfaces—to understand how these components collectively influence airborne and impact sound transmission.
Assessment considers component compatibility, assembly configuration, installation quality, flanking paths, and acoustical short circuits. Performance claims are evaluated against relevant laboratory or field test results for the full assembly.
Acoustical performance
Review and interpretation of STC/IIC laboratory and field test information, with attention to the tested assembly and project requirements.
Construction specifications
Review of technical product data, installation guidance, floor-ceiling details, and specified system requirements.
Product development
Manufacturer advisory support on product applications, quality, sourcing, technical positioning, and field support.
Industry education
Technical presentations and educational content for architects, manufacturers, contractors, and other construction professionals.
Technical guidance is limited to areas of demonstrated industry experience; engineering design and sealed engineering opinions are outside the represented scope.