Services
Underlayment
Structis has certified professionals that pour gypsum underlayment and cementitious self-leveling concrete, install sound control mats, and complete floor prep for multifamily and commercial projects.
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Engineered Poured Floors
Our Structis team has over 40 years of experience pouring Maxxon® Gyp-Crete® gypsum underlayment and cementitious self-leveling concrete, installing Maxxon® Acousti-Mat® sound control mats, and completing floor prep for any multifamily and commercial project. Using certified professionals and the highest quality Maxxon® products, rest assured your project will be done well and on time. To get started with us today, click below! Otherwise, keep reading to get more details about our different underlayment services.
Engineered Products, Expert Installation
From flooring to fireproofing, we have you covered
Gypsum Underlayment Benefits
- Less pressure on building framework (28% lighter than concrete)
- Fast dry time (open to foot traffic hours after installation)
- Minimize sound with gypsum underlayment and sound control mats
- Pair with radiant floors to avoid corrosion and shrinking
- Clear air and reduce toxins by using products with low chemical emissions
Cementitious Underlayment Benefits
- Self-leveling mixture installs easier and dries faster
- Ideal for rough screed finish (compression strengths up to 7,000 psi)
- Update old flooring and smooth out imperfections without removing old material
- Save money by fixing the old underlayment without replacing the entire floor
- Perfect for commercial projects due to minimal prep work
Applications
Underlayment Applications at Structis
On top of gypsum and cementitious underlayment installation, Structis offers sound control mat installation and floor prep. Using high quality products from Maxxon® and a certified team, our services are installed with precision for long-lasting results. Keep reading to find out more, and click to get a free quote.
Gypsum Floors
Our specialty at Structis is our gypsum concrete underlayment, better known as Maxxon® Gyp-Crete®. With innovative tools and an expert team, we can pour up to 40,000 square feet of gypsum underlayment daily to get your biggest projects finished on time.
Sound Control Mats
At Structis, we fit Maxxon® Acousti-Mat® sound control mats before adding underlayment to minimize noises and increase IIC ratings, Since the product absorbs sound vibrations, it makes them ideal for multifamily homes.
Cementitious Floors
Structis uses high-strength, cost-effective, and hydraulic-based options from Maxxon®. Maxxon® Level-Crete® is used for capping uneven, rough, or spalled concrete floors in renovation projects. Maxxon® Level-Right®, doesn’t require a lot of prep work or floor removal due to its self-leveling nature, so it’s ideal for capping concrete, existing floors, and adhesive residue.
Floor Prep
From pouring floors to clearing the work area to pulling up old underlayment, Structis has the professional team to get any new construction or renovation project done.
Maxxon® System Selector
Maxxon® has years of expertise supplying Structis with floor solutions, so it’s only fitting that you select your project materials using their easy-to-use tool. Click to find the ideal materials for your building based on the proper sound and fire ratings.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Structis uses Maxxon® solutions that are GREENGUARD Gold Certified with low chemical emissions for schools and healthcare facilities. See if you can earn LEED® points today by choosing our products and services.
Maxxon® Underlayment Products
Sound Control Underlayment:
- Acousti-Mat® 1/8
- Acousti-Mat® 1/4
- Acousti-Mat® 1/4 Premium
- Acousti-Mat® 3/8 Sound Control
- Acousti-Mat® 3/4
- Acousti-Mat® 3/4 Premium
- Acousti-Top®
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – Underlayment
The pairing of gypsum underlayment and sound control mats effectively increases the FIIC (Field Impact Insulation Class) and IIC (Impact Insulation Class) ratings in a project. IIC is the laboratory ratings for how sound resistant a system is while FIIC is the field test for how well a system does. A high IIC could change once the materials are placed in a project, so the FIIC tends to be the more accurate end rating. The higher the FIIC or IIC, the higher level of sound resistance a building has.
Structis focuses on just one section of flooring: underlayment. But you may be wondering just where this layer falls within the four levels of flooring. Here are the main types:
- Joists – This is the wood foundation and frame that holds the topmost layers of flooring in place.
- Subfloor – The structural layer of plywood that goes underneath the underlayment.
- Underlayment – The smooth, leveled layer of flooring often including poured concrete and/or sound control mats.
- Floor Covering – This is the topmost layer. Carpet, tile, vinyl, and other flooring options make up this layer.
Yes! Underlayment is extremely important to add longevity to your project’s floors. By pouring underlayment, it helps keep mold, mildew, and moisture at bay while providing a durable, smooth structure to lay the topmost flooring. Plus, it can increase fire and sound resistance in a building.
Yes! Sound control mats work to absorb sound vibrations by offering a thick rubber texture beneath the poured underlayment. This works to dampen noises in multifamily and commercial buildings. The gypsum underlayment and sound control mat system work together to ensure a more sound resistant environment.
