Resilient Channel Installation Ceiling

Preventing ceiling cracking with resilient channels installation ceilings.

Resilient channel installation ceiling. It wasn t shown but using the example panel for the resilient channel in the video this is the same technique used for installing a decoupled ceiling. Installing resilient channel res channel is an effective low cost method for reducing sound transmission through walls and ceilings. The installation process of resilient channels step 1.

Find out the center spot of the stud to drill accurately to the resilient channel. Get to the studs. If you want to cut corners you could screw the resilient channels onto your existing drywall.

Holes or slots in the web sloped face of the resilient channel should be centered over the supporting framing members. The open side of the resilient channels should always be installed the same direction and. While installing resilient channel make sure it has an intersecting surface of around 1 4.

Resilient channel should be installed on cathedral ceilings single or double angled. Resilient channels sometimes abbreviated as rc or z channel are some of the most common components installed on projects requiring additional soundproofing higher stc ratings. It is installed perpen.

The highest row of resilient channel shall be not more than 6 from the ceiling as measured from the ceiling to the center of the face of the resilient channel. Difference is that you would want rc with both edges rolled and can support the much heavier loads required for a 2 sheet thick minimum overhead ceiling assembly.