NettetHollow sounding tile means that there isn’t a full bed of thin set that the tile is sitting in. They likely spot bonded the thin set to make the tile level, rather than leveling the subfloor prior to laying the tile. It’s improper installation, and can lead to the tile failing over time. wuddawillie • 5 mo. ago. NettetThe short answer is: no, hollow sounding tiles is not an indicator of a foundation issue. The problem is with the thinset used to bond the tile to the slab foundation surface The …

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NettetObviously there is a space under the hollow sounding part of the tile, but that is generally little or none, up to ~15-20% on several tiles, and nearly 50% of one. It is as … NettetThe hollow sound is the void between tile and substrate. When a tile finds itself under undue pressure from any of the above factors, it can come loose from the substrate completely. This in turn creates more pressure on the tiles around it, which can mean MORE de-laminated tiles if left untreated. boys netball australia

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Nettet10. mai 2024 · The second problem occurs when a hollow sound is detected in the area which has no mortar underneath. This is not acceptable. The last problem occurs when … NettetEach defines a different way in which sound is transmitted. The first two measure flooring sound transmission. The third covers room-to-room transmission, more appropriate for walls. IIC (impact insulation class) is measured in terms of sound impact, or how well sound vibrations travel through a floor to the room below. NettetHollow sound under tiles, in my experience, means that the thinset is no longer adhering the tile to the substrate. This can happen because the concrete wasn't finished curing … boys nerf arrow