SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS
STC (Sound Transmission Class)
is an integer rating of how well a partition (medium) attenuates airborne sound.
is an integer rating of how well a partition (medium) attenuates airborne sound.
Let’s say we have a 100dB source
from one side of the wall. And the reading on the other side of the wall is 75dB.
from one side of the wall. And the reading on the other side of the wall is 75dB.
The transmission loss will be 25dB.
Therefore, a higher rated STC wall or window will help to reduce noise infiltration more effectively.
Therefore, a higher rated STC wall or window will help to reduce noise infiltration more effectively.