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How Onsite Construction Can Affect Sound Test Results in London
In our experience it is never safe to assume because the architect has specified high performance walls, windows and floor/ceiling assemblies that this will definitely pass sound testing in London. There […]
Posted on Jan 28, 2016
What If My Project Fails the London Sound Test
If your building failed the London Sound Test, it may be down to a problem with the acoustic construction, due to issues such as noise flanking and poor material selection. […]
Posted on Jan 26, 2016
Good Tips on How to Pass Your Sound Testing
Good Tips on How to Pass Your Sound Testing We thought we would offer some good tips on how to pass your sound testing at the first attempt. The first […]
Posted on Sep 21, 2015
How Many Sound Tests Do I Need On My Project
How Many Sound Tests Do I Need On My Project? Our clients often ask ‘how many sound tests do I need on my project’. Part E stipulated that one set […]
Posted on Sep 18, 2015
Minimising Noise Flanking Transmission to Pass Sound Tests
Minimising Noise Flanking Transmission to Pass Sound Testing One way to reduce the chance of noise flanking transmission/s to pass the sound testing for Part E of Building Regulations is […]
Posted on Sep 16, 2015
Should I inform my Neighbours of the Sound Testing?
Should I inform my Neighbours of the Sound Testing? Your neighbours will need to be contacted if access is required to their properties to complete the sound testing. Also as […]
Posted on Sep 11, 2015
The Correct Site Conditions for Sound Testing
The Correct Site Conditions for Sound Testing To undertake accurate sound testing, we require the site noise levels to be kept to a minimum. During the sound insulation testing, our […]
Posted on Sep 11, 2015
What Types of Sound Testing Do I Need
What Types of Sound Testing Do I Need Sound Testing needs to be carried out between pairs of rooms separated by party walls or floors. In most cases, the […]
Posted on Sep 09, 2015
What Happens if I Fail the Sound Test?
If your building failed the London Sound Test, it may be down to a problem with the acoustic construction, due to issues such as noise flanking and poor material selection. […]
Posted on Sep 03, 2015
The Required Site Conditions for Sound Testing
During the sound insulation testing, our equipment produces high levels of noise; between 100-100dB. However, to record accurate test measurements, relatively quiet conditions are required on site throughout the testing. […]
Posted on Sep 03, 2015
Our Pathway to Successful Sound Testing
Our Pathway to Successful Sound Testing Sound Insulation Site Audits We can undertake acoustic site audits, to let us view the existing site construction. This allows us to check for […]
Posted on Jun 04, 2015
Improving Sound Insulation on London Refurbishment Project
Improving Sound Insulation on London Refurbishment Projects Many of our new clients ask ‘ how can we improve our sound insulation on our London Refurbishment projects’. One of the main […]
Posted on May 20, 2015
The Method for Sound Insulation Testing
The Method for Sound Insulation Testing The method for testing for airborne and impact sound insulation testing methods is clearly presented in BS EN ISO 140-parts 4 & 7: 1998. The […]
Posted on May 18, 2015
Dealing With Noise Flanking Issues
Dealing With Noise Flanking Issues One of the easiest ways of dealing with noise flanking issues is to use isolation strips around the perimeter of the partitions at the edges […]
Posted on May 13, 2015
Sound Insulation & Noise Flanking
Sound Insulation & Noise Flanking Sound insulation & noise flanking describes the reduction of sound that passes between two spaces separated by a dividing element, such as a wall or […]
Posted on May 13, 2015
Excess Noise Between Dwellings
The Reasons for Excess Noise Between Dwellings There are a variety of reasons why sound insulation may need to be improved. Some of the typical reasons given by occupants, property […]
Posted on May 07, 2015
Sound Testing In House Conversions
Sound Testing Results in House Conversions. Due to the housing shortage many houses are being converted into flats, which has resulted in a massive spike in noise complains amongst neighbours […]
Posted on May 06, 2015
Precompletion Sound Testing Throughout London
Precompletion Sound Testing Throughout London To help enforce good acoustic design principles pre-completion sound testing was introduced July 2003, this resulted in all new build properties and conversions which were built […]
Posted on May 03, 2015
Pathway To Successful Sound Testing
Pathway to Successful Sound Testing We have undertaken hundreds of sound throughout London and the South East and have managed to streamline our pathway to successful sound testing. We also […]
Posted on May 01, 2015
We Can Help If You Fail Your Sound Testing
Failing a sound insulation test is almost certainly the result of a combination, of the following items Poor acoustic advice Poor onsite installation Flanking noise which comprises the sound insulating […]
Posted on Apr 27, 2015
Failed a Sound Test?
Failed a Sound Test? If a client has failed a sound test, they often ask us for the reason why. It is almost certainly the result of a combination, of the […]
Posted on Apr 27, 2015
Sound Insulation Testing On New Build Dwellings In Compliance With the Code for Sustainable Homes
Sound Testing On New Build Dwellings In Compliance With the Code for Sustainable Homes Sound Testing is usually undertaken near the end of a project to show that the party […]
Posted on Apr 20, 2015
GOOD ACOUSTIC DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TO PASS SOUND TESTING
GOOD ACOUSTIC DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION TO PASS SOUND TESTING There are many misconceptions when it comes to acoustics. Unfortunately; by simply constructing a good separating wall or floor this may […]
Posted on Apr 20, 2015
Sound Testing On Refurbishment Projects
Sound Testing On Refurbishment Projects When it comes to refurbishment projects i.e. large houses that have been converted into flats and/or an office block into flats, we can undertake a […]
Posted on Apr 20, 2015
