Resilient Bar

A resilient bar is a galvanised metal furring channel with a slotted fixing flange and a flexible, asymmetric profile, screwed to joists or studs. Plasterboard is then fixed to this strip instead of directly to the building structure. The tiny air gap and the flexible, asymmetric design help prevent vibrations from transmitting directly through the structure.

What are ceiling resilient bars?

The ceiling resilient bar is fixed beneath floor joists or ceiling timbers. It decouples the ceiling lining from the joists to reduce sound transmission into the room below.

What are soundproofing resilient bars used for?

Builders use resilient bar soundproofing to reduce airborne noise (voices, music) and minimise impact noise (such as dropped objects or footsteps).

They are commonly used on ceilings, but they can also be fitted on walls to reduce sound transfer between rooms. When installing resilient bars walls, the aim is the same as on ceilings – to create a decoupled layer that prevents vibrations from travelling through the structure.

They are added to upgrade wall and ceiling systems without rebuilding the whole structure. Approved Document E recognises decoupled lining systems as part of achieving sound insulation standards.

Benefits of sound resilient bars

Here are the benefits of installing sound resilient bars:

• Their slim profile means they do not reduce your room’s space.
• Installing resilient bars is one of the most cost-effective ways of enhancing your structure’s acoustic performance
• Resilient bars provide measurable improvement in acoustic insulation by breaking the direct path that sound vibrations take.
• When paired with acoustic mineral wool and double layers of plasterboard, they offer much better performance than a single direct-fixed lining.
• They are corrosion-resistant because they are manufactured from galvanised metal.
• Lighter and faster to fit than building a second stud wall. They must be installed with the slotted flange facing downward for proper acoustic performance.
• Ideal for use in both residential and commercial structures.

Why choose our resilient bars?

Here’s why you should choose acoustic resilient bars from Insulation Wholesale:

• We offer fast-access trade packs
• We offer competitive prices for all products
• We supply matching components like bars, fixings, and plasterboard, all in one place. Handy for tradespeople who want the right parts quickly.
• Enjoy fast delivery across the UK.