Description

Getzner Sylomer edge insulation strips are crucial components in modern acoustic floor design, providing the final and most critical layer of decoupling for floating screeds. Made from the highly resilient Sylomer® PUR elastomer, these strips are specifically engineered to eliminate sound bridges—minute contact points between the floating floor and surrounding vertical structures (walls, columns) that can drastically reduce the overall effectiveness of impact sound insulation by up to 10 dB.

The strips feature low dynamic stiffness and are highly compressive yet resilient, ensuring continuous acoustic separation even under standard concrete pressure. Their outstanding durability over decades guarantees the long-term effectiveness of the floor’s acoustic performance. Using the correct edge strip is non-negotiable for achieving a truly sound-bridge-free floor structure.

Product Variations and Dimensions of Sylomer Edge Insulation Strips

Gitco-sa.com provides a complete range of dimensions to accommodate varying screed depths and construction requirements:

Thickness: A standard thickness of 8.5 mm provides optimal acoustic separation.

Heights: Available in 100 mm and 150 mm heights to ensure the strip covers the full height of the screed and extends slightly above for subsequent trimming.

Length: Supplied in practical rolls of 5,000 mm.

By ensuring consistent decoupling at the edges, the full acoustic potential of the underlying impact sound insulation mats is realized.

Key Applications of Sylomer edge insulation strips

Floating Screed Installation: Used universally along the perimeter of all walls, columns, and structural abutments before pouring the screed.

Impact Sound Protection: Essential for all multi-story residential, commercial, and hotel buildings to prevent noise flanking paths through vertical structures.

Refurbishment and New Build: Easily integrated into any floor construction utilizing screed and an acoustic mat base.

We guarantee that our Sylomer® edge insulation strips are the best isolation products in the market, delivering high quality and a complete range to Dammam, Al-Khobar, Al Jubail, Riyadh, Jeddah, and across Saudi Arabia.

Know more about Sylomer edge insulation strips:

1. What are Sylomer® edge insulation strips?
   They are elastic strips made from the polyurethane elastomer Sylomer®, specifically designed to line the perimeter of a floating screed.

2. What is the main purpose of the strips in a floating floor?
   Their critical purpose is to prevent sound bridges—rigid contact points—between the acoustically decoupled floating screed and adjacent rigid components like walls, supports, and pipe openings.

3. Why is it important to prevent these “sound bridges”?
   Even a small rigid contact point can bypass the main floor insulation (like Acoustic Floor Mat or Blocks) and reduce the overall impact sound effectiveness by up to 10 dB, severely compromising the acoustic design.

4. What material are these strips made from?
   They are made from Sylomer®, a high-quality, foamed polyurethane material known for its excellent long-term elastic and damping properties.

5. Are they used for impact sound or airborne sound?
   They are an indispensable component of impact sound insulation systems, ensuring the main floor insulation layer’s effectiveness is not compromised by flanking transmission.

6. Where must the edge strips be installed?
   They must be installed continuously around the entire perimeter of the area where the screed will be laid, effectively separating the screed from all vertical components.

7. What other elements must be decoupled using these strips?
   In addition to walls and supports, the strips (or pieces of the material) must be used to decouple pipe openings and other penetrations that pass through the floating screed layer.

8. Are they suitable for both wet and dry screed constructions?
   Yes, Sylomer® edge insulation strips are suitable for use with both wet screed and various types of dry screed construction.

9. Are the strips placed before or after the screed?
   The insulation strips are placed before the screed is poured. They must be installed correctly, then the screed is laid, and finally, the excess material protruding above the finished floor is cut off.

10. How tall should the strips be during installation?
    The height of the strips must be carefully selected to cover the entire thickness of the screed layer and also account for construction tolerances and the final floor covering.

11. Do the strips come in different widths and thicknesses?
    Yes, they are available in various widths (heights) and thicknesses to match the needs of the floor structure, for example, widths of 100 mm to 150 mm and a thickness of 8.5 mm are common.

12. Are they available with adhesive backing?
    Some variants are available with a self-adhesive backing to simplify and speed up installation by allowing them to be easily attached to the wall surface before the floor construction begins.

13. Do the strips have structural approval?
    They are integral to the certified floating floor systems (e.g., Acoustic Floor Mat), which have been tested in accordance with standardized procedures and granted European Technical Assessment (ETA) certification.

14. Do they provide any thermal benefits?
    Yes, the polyurethane material provides a secondary benefit of being thermally insulating, which is particularly important in joints where underfloor heating may be present.

15. Are they resistant to moisture and chemicals?
    The Sylomer® material is highly resistant to aging, rot, and common construction-site chemicals like oils and greases, ensuring the insulation performance is durable.

16. Do they offer solutions for expansion joints in heated screeds?
    Yes, the flexibility and resilience of the Sylomer® material also allow the screed to expand without cracking in cases where underfloor heating is used.

17. Are the strips flexible and easy to cut?
    Yes, the material is highly flexible for easy bending around corners and can be easily cut to length on-site using standard tools.

18. Are they sold in rolls?
    They are typically supplied in convenient lengths, such as 5,000 mm (5-meter) rolls, to minimize the number of joints required.

19. Can they be used with the Acoustic Floor Blocks?
    Yes, the edge insulation strips are designed to be the perfect companion for both the full-surface Acoustic Floor Mats and the point-bearing Acoustic Floor Blocks, ensuring total decoupling.