April 1, 20224 yr Small crevices in chipboard flooring joints (~1mm). Probably insufficient glue used. When rain fell, water leaked through (temporary problem before roof went on). However, sound passing between first and ground floors not ok. How to seal the small gaps acoustically? Which particular acoustic sealant?
April 1, 20224 yr Just about any flexible material or filler will do, are you sure the noise is from the small gaps? More likely board movement acting like a sound board. Or transmission through the structure
April 1, 20224 yr Author 2 minutes ago, markc said: are you sure the noise is from the small gaps New build in progress. No noise currently. Anticipating future noise, trying to seal. Looking for particular brand / product to be recommended for these small gaps.
April 1, 20224 yr 2 hours ago, markc said: Okie dokie, good ole CT1 … every builders best friend @WWilts buy in bulk as it will get used! 🙂
April 1, 20224 yr 5 minutes ago, Mr Punter said: Sealants are due a price rise of about 50%! ****! better get some more ordered then.
April 1, 20224 yr my builders merchant has said that they also stock OB1 which is cheaper. does it do the same job as CT1? anyone know the difference?
April 1, 20224 yr They are both said not to shrink, which matters in this scenario. Assuming that one tube will suffice, this probably isn't the time to try the budget options.
April 1, 20224 yr 4 minutes ago, saveasteading said: the budget options. On which: Sometimes the cheapest silicones will do the job, and you would wonder why the big names are so expensive. But sometimes it can be poor. I wouldn't even assume that one 'own brand' or budget purchase was the same as the next as the retailers probably shop around to the cheapest manufacturer, then use the same name. eg Stickslike say £8 Gripfill at say £3 No nonsense £2 The latter is possibly better for a skirting to plaster because it is thin and runny, and sits tight. (Gripfill a bit lumpy.) But useless for timber to masonry...because it is thin and runny. Silicone the same, as the cheaper stuff will sometimes fil a gap, but often need a second application.
April 1, 20224 yr Author Everbuild Everflex ac50 seems suited to this situation. 100% to 200% elongation at break.
April 3, 20224 yr Author On 01/04/2022 at 18:26, Thorfun said: OB1 which is cheaper. does it do the same job as CT1 Virtually same ingredients. Minor differences.
April 3, 20224 yr On 01/04/2022 at 18:26, Thorfun said: my builders merchant has said that they also stock OB1 which is cheaper. does it do the same job as CT1? anyone know the difference? yes it’s crap - nothing like CT1 to use.
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