Acoustic Floor Blocks (AFB)
Acoustic Floor Blocks (AFB) are point-bearing isolators from Getzner made from homogeneously foamed Sylomer, used to decouple floating floors from the building structure. They provide impact noise insulation for recording studios, cinemas, nightclubs, gyms, car parks, luxury apartments, and hotels where stringent acoustic performance is required.
Specifications
- Material: Sylomer (foamed polyurethane elastomer)
- Block thickness: 50 mm
- Natural frequency: f0 at or above 6 Hz
- Impact sound reduction (dry screed): Delta Lw 31 dB
- Impact sound reduction (wet screed): Delta Lw 38 dB
- Load variants: AFB 30 (30 kg/m2), AFB 60 (60 kg/m2), AFB 110 (110 kg/m2), AFB 160 (160 kg/m2)
- Screed compatibility: Dry screed and wet screed
- Flammability: Class E
- Installation void height: Typically 80 mm to 500 mm depending on floor build-up
Applications
Suited to recording studios and cinemas where low-frequency isolation is critical, as well as nightclubs, gyms, car parks, luxury apartments, and hotel rooms. Compatible with both dry and wet screed systems and can accommodate services within the floor void.
Standards and compliance
Impact sound reduction measured to EN ISO 10140-3. European Technical Assessment (ETA) available for the product range.
Frequently asked questions
Which AFB variant should I choose?
Selection depends on the load per square metre that the floor will carry. AFB 30 suits lighter residential loads; AFB 160 suits heavier commercial or industrial floors. Getzner provides the FloorCalc calculation tool to assist with variant selection.
Can AFB be used under wet and dry screed?
Yes. AFB is compatible with both dry and wet screed systems, achieving 31 dB impact sound reduction under dry screed and 38 dB under wet screed.
Data Sheet Acoustic Floor Blocks EN
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