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Literature & Technical Guides

The SoundBook®

Overview

Solutions for your toughest acoustical challenges

The SoundBook® is the industry’s leading resource for technical details and sound-rated assembly drawings – all in one place.

The SoundBook

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All the right notes for sound design

The SoundBook offers the most current information and illustrations available today on sound-rated wall, ceiling and floor assemblies.

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Technical Guides

Comprehensive resource guides on demand

The SoundBook is one of our series of National Gypsum Company technical guides that have proven to be trusted resources for architects, inspectors, contractors and builders. Contact your construction design manager or sales representative to request hard copies or click below to download.

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The Wood Book

The Wood Book™ is your comprehensive construction guide for fire-rated assemblies in wood-frame construction.

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The PURPLE Book

The PURPLE Book® is the industry’s leading resource for fire-rated assemblies in commercial construction.

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Interactive Resource

Fire & Sound Assembly Selector

Explore our extensive database to streamline your planning and estimating. Use filters to select project specifications, such as hourly fire rating, assembly type and STC rating. Select your assembly and access detailed instructions with design information and test results to support your documentation.

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NGConnects Resources

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Blog Post

Understanding acoustical assemblies with The SoundBook

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Blog Post

How to reduce sound transmission in floor-ceiling assemblies

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Blog Post

Using roof coverboard to reduce outside sound transmission

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Podcast Episode

Understanding the ratings behind acoustical wall, ceiling and roof assemblies

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