Sustainable Sound Isolation: Pliteq at Merchant Quay, Edinburgh
Merchant Quay is a stylish residential development in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh, featuring 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. Barratt Homes sought to meet stringent acoustic requirements while significantly reducing embodied carbon. By incorporating Pliteq’s innovative GenieMat® RST and GenieBoard® solutions, the project achieved exceptional sound performance and saved over 139 tonnes of CO₂e.
Build-Up:
- Floor finish
- 25mm GenieBoard 302
- 3mm GenieMat RST03
- 18mm floorboard
- 240mm solid wood joistsResilient bar
- 2 x 15mm plasterboard
Project Overview
Location: Leith, Edinburgh
Developer: Barratt Homes
Products Used: GenieMat RST03, GenieBoard 302
Construction Details: Solid wood joists with a dry-laid flooring system
Performance Highlights
Acoustic Results
- Achieved airborne sound insulation of DnTw 62dB, exceeding requirements by 6dB
- Achieved impact sound insulation of L’nTw 54dB, surpassing standards by 2dB
Sustainability Achievements
- Utilized materials made from 94% recycled rubber from car tyres
- Achieved a carbon saving of 16.6kg CO₂/m²
- Total project savings amounted to 139 tonnes CO₂e
- Implemented a fully demountable and recyclable flooring system
Pliteq’s innovative solutions provided Merchant Quay with superior acoustic performance while significantly reducing the project’s carbon footprint. This case study exemplifies how sustainable building practices can be effectively integrated without compromising on quality or performance.
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