Soundproof a wall: Standard (Level 2)
IB-1 Soundproofing Clip & Channel Wall
When space won’t allow a double stud wall, soundproofing clips and channels become the choice. While not able to accommodate heavy loads such as kitchen cabinets, you can certainly install pictures and small shelves.
Using IB-1 soundproofing clips and Green Glue is our most popular solution. It provides the overall performance you need at the low, middle and high frequencies, with a minimum loss of space.
This is also the most common clip application for commercial walls requiring UL Fire-Rating.
The Clip and Channel assembly is 1 1/8” in depth. Adding double 5/8” drywall yields a 2 3/8” thickness from the wall stud.
IB-1 Clip Wall Comparison
| STC | Source Side | Studs | Insulation | Receive Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Two layers of 5/8" Gypsum + Green Glue (58OZ per 4x8 sheet) | Wood 24" OC | R13 | IB-1 Soundproofing Clip 24" O.C. + 7/8" Drywall Furring Channel + Two layers of 5/8" Gypsum (Type X) + Green Glue (58OZ per 4x8 sheet) |
| 67 | Single layer of 5/8" Gypsum Board (Type X) | Wood 24" OC | R13 | IB-1 Soundproofing Clip 24" O.C. + 7/8" Drywall Furring Channel + Two layers of 5/8" Gypsum (Type X)+ Green Glue (58OZ per 4x8 sheet) |
| 60 | Two layers of 5/8" Gypsum Board (Type X) | Wood 24" OC | R13 | IB-1 Soundproofing Clip 24" O.C. + 7/8" Drywall Furring Channel + Two layers of 5/8" Gypsum (Type X) |
| 58 | Single layer of 5/8" Gypsum Board (Type X) | Wood 24" OC | R13 | IB-1 Soundproofing Clip 24" O.C. + 7/8" Drywall Furring Channel + Two layers of 5/8" Gypsum (Type X) |
| 53 | Single layer of 5/8" Gypsum Board (Type X) | Wood 24" OC | R13 | IB-1 Soundproofing Clip 24" O.C. + 7/8" Drywall Furring Channel + Single layer 5/8" Gypsum (Type X) |
