Acoustic insulation: Choosing products for enhancing comfort and reducing noise intrusion
Acoustic insulation plays a vital role in mitigating unwanted noise, creating environments that are comfortable and conducive to productivity.
At Mayplas, we provide high-performance acoustic solutions including acoustic ceiling pads, and acoustic roof profiles, to address diverse needs. Here, we explore the importance of acoustic insulation, the latest UK standards, key considerations for selection, and the most effective products available.
Why is acoustic insulation so important?
Unwanted noise can severely impact quality of life, disrupting sleep, concentration at work, and overall well-being. Effective acoustic insulation helps create tranquil spaces in homes, workplaces, and public buildings, enhancing comfort and productivity.
Excessive noise can pose risks to hearing and increase stress levels. In industrial settings, acoustic insulation is essential to comply with workplace safety regulations in protecting employees from harmful exposure.
Acoustic insulation reduces legal risks associated with noise complaints and ensures compliance with building standards.
By minimising the transfer of noise, acoustic insulation contributes to a more harmonious environment, reducing the impact of noise pollution on communities.
Tackling reverberation
For Mayplas, achieving optimum acoustic performance involves reducing reverberation. High-performing materials like acoustic pads can significantly reduce reverberation.
Reflection of sound from surfaces is called reverberation, it is the persistence of sound in an enclosure, due to its continued reflection or scattering from surfaces or objects, after the sound source has ceased.
Reverberation is of significance in determining the quality and level of sound in an enclosure. A certain amount of reverberation is desirable, because it makes speech sound alive and natural. Too much reverberation is undesirable if reflections arrive at the same time a new word is uttered and interfere with its perception.
Where reverberation time is at an unacceptable level, the main method of control is to directly absorb the sound.
When you are surrounded by hard surfaces and angles, you create an environment that will probably have reverberation issues. Taking steps to control the reverb and echo in your spaces will allow for easier communication because there won’t be so many ambient sound waves bouncing around, masking what you want to hear. With the right acoustical materials, you can achieve the best reverberation time for your space.
Mayplas ceiling pads and rolls offer up to Class ‘A’ sound absorption across a range of frequencies (125 – 4000 Hertz) and provide a Noise Reduction Coefficient from 0.90 to 1.15.
For example, the noise absorption coefficient of AcoustiPad is tested to BS EN ISO 354and calculated in accordance with BS EN ISO 11654.
Key considerations when selecting acoustic insulation to reduce reverberation in ceilings.
1. Application:
a. Walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs all require specific acoustic solutions tailored to their unique challenges.
2. Compliance:
a. Ensure the products meet or exceed design guidance for sound insulation including Approved Document E.
3. Installation requirements:
a. Select materials that are easy to install and integrate seamlessly with other building elements.
4. Longevity:
a. Use durable products that maintain their acoustic properties over time with minimal maintenance, reducing the need for replacements or upgrades.
Why choose Mayplas?
At Mayplas, we specialise in providing tailored acoustic insulation solutions that deliver outstanding performance.
Our products are designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring comfort, compliance, and peace of mind for our clients. From the versatile and innovative AcoustiPad and MP575 acoustic roof profiles, we have the expertise and range to address your noise control challenges.
Ready to enhance your building’s acoustic performance? Contact Mayplas today to explore our range acoustic insulation solutions and to speak with our expert team.
