CPD: The Control of Noise Within Buildings

Sound Reduction Systems

The Sound Reduction Systems CPD presentation provides the latest technical insights into how sound proofing and absorption solutions provide effective acoustic control in buildings. It typically lasts about one hour with a Q&A session at the end, time permitting. The presentation covers the following topics:

The Sound Reduction Systems CPD presentation provides the latest technical insights into how sound proofing and absorption solutions provide effective acoustic control in buildings. It typically lasts about one hour with a Q&A session at the end, time permitting. The presentation covers the following topics:

• What is Noise? - an introduction to noise with some common examples
• Areas of Confusion – what the dB scale is and what the numbers mean, how is sound insulation performance measured, what are the Building Regulations for acoustics and how is compliance achieved, other acoustic standards and an explanation of sound absorption, sound insulation, and sound isolation.
• Why Do Buildings Fail? - common reasons for failure of a sound insulation test with case studies, plus pictorial examples and remedial work required
• Best Practice - prescriptive solutions for New Build and Conversion
• SRS Products and Solutions - sound insulation products for floors, walls and ceilings, plus sound absorption product for walls and ceilings