Definition : Flooring

Material intended to cover a floor or a portion thereof. There are various materials, such as wood (wood slats), stone (marble, granite), ceramic and textile (carpet). To mitigate the transmission of airborne and impacts noise, the declarations of co-ownership may stipulate that an acoustic membrane must be affixed to the floor before the installation of flooring.

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My condo is noisy as hell

  I am constantly disturbed by noise in my condo, because its soundproofing is deficient. The co-owners living upstairs aggravate me, because of constant barking and loud music. My next door neighbour has the same problem with her neighbors above, who have recently installed hardwood floors! Question: What are our…...

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