Attic Floor & Noise

As well as considering the floor construction in terms of fire, the new attic floor is now considered to be an intermediate floor under the building standards and requires to achieve a specific noise reduction rating. There are approved constructions however it is difficult to reflect those when you are dealing with an existing situation. Depending on the council building controls view you may have to reline the ceiling below to achieve the density of plasterboard.
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