Virtual Learning Center

Upcoming Courses

Welcome to the PABCO Gypsum Virtual Learning Center. 
Take a look at our upcoming webinars and register today.

This course will focus on the challenges associated with designing sound isolating partitions using steel framing. 

• The various sounds and noises in life that impact the health and welfare of humans
• Review of sound transmission class ratings to better determine acceptable levels of noise and examine common techniques used to isolate noise
• Detail various options for designing partitions, why those details matter in achieving desired results and how to communicate those options clearly in the designs
• Benefits of incorporating constrained layer damped gypsum panels to enhance performance
• Flanking and simple design driven mitigation techniques

The course will cover the following topics:
Sound & Humans - Why understanding sound-related phenomena is important to humans and the building industry.

Sound Fundamentals - An introduction to the fundamentals of how sound works and why you should care.

Noise in Buildings - Learn how the properties of sound react within buildings and its perception to occupants, and resulting consequences.

Noise Treatment - Gain an understanding of new ways of treating sound transmission in buildings and employing the right methods for your situation.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE HOUR

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE HOUR

This course is an introduction to the QuietRock® product family.

• Product Overview—features, intended uses and performance expectations
  • QuietRock Panels
  • QuietRock Accessory Products
• Economic Comparison—between the QuietRock solution and other wall assemblies

This course is for contractors who are looking to achieve sound control cost effectively. It will include a discussion about QuietRock® and the benefits contractors will enjoy by using the products to achieve the desired acoustic results. 

• The QuietRock® Advantage
• How QuietRock® Works
• The Quiet® System
• QuietRock® Products and Use Cases
  • Product features,
  • Intended uses, and
  • Performance expectations
• Economic Comparison—between the QuietRock® solution and other wall assemblies
• Tools to make your job easier

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