Professional Resilient Sound Isolation Clips

Ceiling & Wall Decoupling System – UK Part E Suitable

Professional Acoustic Decoupling for Serious Noise Control

SilentCloud™ Resilient Sound Isolation Clips are precision-engineered structural decoupling components designed to control structure-borne airborne noise, impact noise, and low-frequency vibration in walls and ceilings.

When installed as part of a correctly designed sound isolation system, these clips mechanically separate plasterboard linings from the building structure, preventing vibration transfer and significantly reducing sound transmission between spaces — particularly at low frequencies, where conventional soundproofing methods often fail.

This is not generic soundproofing hardware.
It is a professional acoustic system component, specified for environments where measured performance, regulatory compliance, space efficiency, and long-term reliability are critical.

SilentCloud™ systems are designed and specified using professional acoustic principles, informed by real-world installation experience and published laboratory test data for clip-based decoupling assemblies.

What Problem Do Sound Isolation Clips Solve?

Most noise problems do not travel through air alone.
They travel through the structure of the building itself.

Traditional fixings — and poorly installed resilient bar systems — allow vibration to pass directly from joists or studs into plasterboard. The plasterboard then re-radiates this vibration as audible noise into adjacent rooms or spaces below.

This structural vibration path is the primary cause of soundproofing failure, especially for:

• Footfall noise

• Impact noise

• Low-frequency bass transmission

SilentCloud™ isolation clips solve this by:

• Introducing a resilient mechanical decoupling interface

• Preventing direct structural contact (short-circuiting)

• Reducing vibration energy before it reaches the finished lining

The result is a measurable, repeatable reduction in sound transmission, particularly in the low-frequency range where impact noise and bass are hardest to control.

Measured Acoustic Performance (Manufacturer-Referenced)

Independent laboratory testing published for isolation-clip-based systems demonstrates that resilient sound isolation clip assemblies, when correctly designed and installed, can achieve substantial, measurable improvements in acoustic performance.

Typical system outcomes (system dependent):

• Airborne sound reduction:
  Up to +15 dB improvement compared to direct-fixed constructions

• Impact noise improvement:
  Up to 20 dB reduction in impact sound transmission in ceiling systems

• Low-frequency performance:
  Significant improvement below 125 Hz, where resilient bar systems commonly underperform

Laboratory comparisons consistently show that isolation clip systems deliver greater and more reliable sound reduction than resilient bar systems, particularly in challenging low-frequency ranges.

All performance values are indicative of published laboratory test data for complete isolation-clip-based assemblies. Actual results depend on construction type, clip spacing, channel layout, plasterboard mass, insulation selection, and installation quality.

How the SilentCloud™ Decoupling System Works

• Isolation clips are fixed directly to timber joists or wall studs

• Galvanised steel furring (top-hat) channels snap securely into the clips

• Plasterboard layers are fixed to the channels — never to the structure

• The resilient isolation element absorbs, dissipates, and attenuates vibration energy

This creates a true mechanically decoupled lining, which is essential for effective soundproofing.

The resilient element within each clip functions in a spring-like manner, isolating vibration across a wide frequency range and delivering particularly strong performance against low-frequency noise such as footsteps and bass.

Construction & Durability

Each SilentCloud™ isolation clip incorporates:

• A resilient elastomer isolation element for vibration control

• A galvanised steel fixing interface for structural strength and longevity

This construction provides long-term durability, stable acoustic performance, and resistance to fatigue and degradation over time — a known limitation of traditional resilient bar systems.

System Depth & Space Efficiency

Isolation clip systems are widely specified where space is limited.

A typical ceiling or wall build-up using isolation clips and furring channels adds approximately:

40–45 mm total system depth (system dependent)

This makes SilentCloud™ isolation clips ideal for:

• Retrofit projects

• Flats and apartments

• Refurbishments where maintaining ceiling height or room dimensions is critical

Why Isolation Clips Outperform Resilient Bars

Many soundproofing failures occur with resilient bar systems due to:

• Accidental short-circuiting

• Incorrect bar orientation

• Inconsistent real-world performance

• Poor low-frequency control

• Performance degradation over time

SilentCloud™ resilient sound isolation clips eliminate these risks by providing:

• True mechanical decoupling

• No risk of resilient bar short-circuiting

• Consistent, repeatable acoustic performance

• Superior low-frequency noise control

• Greater long-term reliability

For professional installations, clip-based systems are now the preferred alternative to resilient bars.

UK Building Regulations & Acoustic Performance

SilentCloud™ isolation clips are suitable for systems designed to meet or exceed:

• UK Building Regulations Part E

  • Airborne sound reduction requirements

  • Impact noise improvement targets

Regulatory compliance is achieved only when the clips are used as part of a complete acoustic system, including correct clip spacing, channel orientation, insulation, plasterboard mass, and perimeter sealing.

Typical Applications

• Residential ceilings and walls

• Bedrooms affected by footfall noise

• Home cinemas and media rooms

• Music rooms and studios

• Home offices

• Flats and multi-occupancy buildings

• Hotels and apartment blocks

• Commercial refurbishment projects

System Design & Installation Overview

• Fix isolation clips to joists or studs at recommended centres

• Install galvanised furring channels perpendicular to structural members

• Fit acoustic mineral insulation between joists or studs

• Fix one or more layers of plasterboard to the channels

• Maintain perimeter gaps and seal with acoustic sealant

Correct system design and installation are essential for maximum performance.

Typical System Design Considerations

• Clip spacing is determined by system design and load requirements

• Channel orientation must be perpendicular to joists or studs

• Increased plasterboard mass improves airborne sound reduction

• Perimeter isolation is critical to prevent flanking transmission

• Structural load limits must always be observed

Technical guidance is available to support correct specification and installation.

Key Benefits

• Controls airborne and impact noise

• Proven measurable acoustic improvement (system dependent)

• Excellent low-frequency performance

• Prevents vibration transfer through structure

• More reliable than resilient bar systems

• Space-efficient system depth

• Durable rubber and steel construction

• Suitable for ceilings and walls

• Professional-grade acoustic system component

Important Specification Notes

• Isolation clips must be installed as part of a complete acoustic system

• Isolation clips do not absorb sound — they isolate structure-borne vibration

• Performance depends on system design and installation quality

• Always follow professional acoustic design principles

What This Product Is Not

• Not a standalone soundproofing solution

• Not a replacement for insulation or plasterboard mass

• Not a cosmetic noise treatment

This is a structural decoupling component, designed for performance-driven soundproofing systems.

Designed for Professionals. Trusted by Serious DIY.

SilentCloud™ isolation systems are specified for projects where outcomes matter — from single-room upgrades to full-building acoustic systems.

Specified by:

• Contractors

• Developers

• Acoustic consultants

• Architects

• Informed homeowners who want results — not guesswork

These clips are supplied for engineered soundproofing systems, not quick fixes.

Ordering & Technical Support

• Sold individually or in bulk quantities

• Suitable for ceiling and wall systems

• Technical guidance available for system design and compliance

If you are planning a high-performance, space-efficient, regulation-aware soundproofing build, this is the correct starting point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are isolation clips better than resilient bars?
Yes. Laboratory test data for isolation-clip-based systems shows greater and more reliable sound reduction than resilient bar systems, particularly at low frequencies.

Do isolation clips reduce impact noise?
Yes. Isolation clip systems are particularly effective at reducing impact noise such as footsteps by limiting vibration transfer through the structure.

Are these clips Part E compliant?
They are suitable for systems designed to meet or exceed UK Building Regulations Part E when installed correctly as part of a complete system.

How many isolation clips do I need?
Quantity depends on ceiling or wall size, clip spacing, load requirements, and overall system design. Technical guidance is available.

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Acoustic Systems. Not Guesswork.