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Article: Sound control category features more options.(Buyers guide)
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- National Floor Trends
- Article date:
- July 1, 2009
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The sound control products segment has become increasingly competitive. A category that previously was limited to underlayments and mats has grown to include adhesives and cushion products. With so many new products in play, contractors need to be extremely careful when choosing products for a specific project, companies in the segment say. Sound control products are not intended to be a one-size-fits-all solution.
"We realize that one product cannot solve all noise issues," said Bill Devin, manager and director of marketing for Sound Seal's Impacta underlayment business. "So we have probably 15 different underlayment systems. Our ...