Stc Rating For Solid Wood Doors

Soundproof doors are available at greater thicknesses from stc 51 to stc 56.

Stc rating for solid wood doors.

Doors and frames have been tested as a assembly and are supplied with acoustic perimeter and bottom seals. Sound transmission class stc ratings solve that problem by giving a single value to acoustical performance for a door. Without gasketing these doors have no sound control and test to an stc rating between 15 and 20. Measured by laboratory testing of the door per astm e 90 the results are reported as stc sound transmission class rating affirming the doors ability to meet specific project requirements.

Soundproof doors are available 1 3 4 thick from stc 33 to stc 50. Our designs also interface with the locks and accessory hardware you have chosen for your project. The thicker wood used in exterior doors decreases the sound transmission. The heavier the door the better the sound suppression.

Go above and beyond the natural beauty and draw of wood doors by adding an acoustical element. Haley offers architectural doors with the following stc ratings sub components and gasketing. The doors can be heavier than steel doors. Additionally cam lift hinges and an aluminum threshold are included with high stc rated assemblies.

Stc 32 standard particle board assembly 1ld1 core apc bond to core stc 32 lumber core assembly alc bond to core stc 33 36 lbs to 40 lbs core 1ld2 core apc bond to core no lead standard stiles and rails stc 35 44 lbs to 45 lbs commercial density core bond to core no lead standard stiles. Stock acoustic soundproof wood doors and steel frames are ready for immediate shipment. Krieger acoustical doors are delivered as complete performance guaranteed acoustical assemblies with seals hinges and threshold included. A solid wood door will range from stc 35 to 49.

Solid core wood doors with gasketing test to an stc rating of approximately 28 to 30. 3 hour fire rating by underwriters laboratories ul and its fire ratings vary with stc rating wood doors available in various species stains and finishes. Up to 4 0 x 8 0 singles and 8 0 x 8 0 pairs. The doors may be made of solid wood stile and rail construction or have a veneer over a wood block particleboard or mdf core.

Suggestions for a soundproof door. Seals thresholds and door bottoms when required are shipped with the doors along with the attached stc rating. For a truly soundproof door however homeowners should look for an stc rating of between 55 and 60. A solid wood door tends to be the most soundproof door for your home s interior.