Question 1

Why did the 2 reviews give this product such negative opinions?

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Just (as of this writing) looked at the reviews. Both mentioned the product not being a decent part of creating a more soundproof room. Before I put the hat channel up I insulated the room - ceiling and walls - with Roxul Safe and Sound. Next came the RSIC-1 sound isolation clips to the joists and studs. The hat channel snaps into the clips. I used two layers of 1/2 inch sheetrock with Green Glue adhesive between layers and Green Glue sealant at butt joints, ceiling and walls. Once all that is planned out and done, for soundproofing you will still need to see if there are doors, windows, vents, light fixtures, and outlet boxes that will need to be dealt with.But the hat channel was sturdy and did what it is intended to do. I had no problem with it.

Question 2

Does this works w the rsic-1 sound clip?

Accepted Answer

I used them with the Green Glue Whisper clips and it worked great but I believe the rsic-1s are the same dimensions so I believe they should work. You just have to squeeze the channel more than you think to get them into the clip but once it snaps in it is a perfect fit.

Question 3

Can Resilient metal hat channel be used without clips?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it won't provide much if any sound proofing benefits. The clips are what isolate or decouple the wooden structure from the hat channel, which stops direct sound (vibration) transfer. If you eliminate the clips and connect the hat channel to the wood framing, any vibration in the wood framing will transfer directly to the hat channel.

Question 4

Can I use the channels on ceiling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that is what we used it for. We attached dry wall to it.

ASIN	B00TP9CDTI
Base Type	Leg
Brand	Trademark Soundproofing
Brand Name	Trademark Soundproofing
Color	Aluminum
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Item Shape	Rectangular
Manufacturer	Trademark Soundproofing
Material	Metal
Model Number	MFC10
Number of Items	20
Number of Levels	3
Part Number	TMSMFC20
Shape	Rectangular
UPC	881314880508

Resilient Metal Hat Channel - 8.6' long - Pack of 20 (8.6 FT)

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