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How are Plots Selected for Sound Testing?
How are plots selected for sound testing? APT usually specifies the amount of sound insulation tests that are required. Firstly we look through the floor plans to work out a […]
Posted on Aug 11, 2017
Approved Document E: Frequently Asked Questions
Approved Document E: Frequently Asked Questions Why am I required to undertake sound insulation testing? Sound insulation and speech privacy are critical for a variety of reasons. Inadequate sound […]
Posted on Aug 10, 2017
Upgrading Floor Partitions to Pass Sound Testing
Upgrading Floor Partitions to Pass Sound Testing In our experience of undertaking hundreds of sample of sound tests throughout London and the Home Counties, refurbishment projects usually achieve 30-35dB for […]
Posted on Aug 07, 2017
Improving Sound Insulation on Conversion Projects
Improving Sound Insulation on Conversion Projects In cities throughout the UK there are a huge amount of conversion projects where large Victorian or Georgian houses – or more recently office […]
Posted on Aug 07, 2017
Noise Flanking Paths
Noise Flanking Paths To reduce the chance of sound testing failure, it is imperative that flanking transmission is considered at the design stage to reduce potential noise flanking paths. Good […]
Posted on Jul 19, 2017
Sound Testing Rating Methods
Sound Testing Rating Methods Sound tests are broken down into various sound testing rating methods. The sound insulation definition and terms are as follows: Rating Method – RW This single […]
Posted on Jul 18, 2017
Sound Testing Definitions and Terms (1 of 2)
Sound Testing Definitions and Terms (1 of 2) Sound testing is usually undertaken near the end of a project to show that the party wall and floor partitions meet the […]
Posted on Jul 18, 2017
Sound Test Procedure
Sound Test Procedure The Sound Testing procedure is fairly simple and our engineer will be happy to explain this on site. Essentially, for party walls there is one type of […]
Posted on Jul 07, 2017
Sound Insulation Testing in London
Sound Insulation Testing in London London is a massive city containing over 9 million people density and high rise apartments. With many living in this overcrowded environment it is essential […]
Posted on Jul 07, 2017
Impact Sound Insulation Testing
Impact Sound Insulation Testing Impact sound transmission testing is undertaken to floors only. This test is different, a calibrated Norsonic ‘tapping machine’ which comprises of five ‘hammers’ driven up and […]
Posted on Jul 04, 2017
The Two Types of Sound Insulation Test
The Two Types of Sound Insulation Test There are two types of sound insulation testing, Airborne and Impact. Airborne sound testing is undertaken to walls & floors. Firstly a controlled […]
Posted on Jul 03, 2017
Why do my Floors Squeak?
Why do my Floors Squeak? We often receive complaints from clients in regards to their floors creaking. This is often because the Joists are often spaced too far apart, which can […]
Posted on Jun 16, 2017
Tips to Pass your Sound Insulation Test
Our clients often get asked for tips in regards to passing their sound testing; here are a few tips to help you pass Building regulations Part E: Ensure all penetrations […]
Posted on Jun 13, 2017
Good Acoustic Design for Sound Testing
Good Acoustic Design for Sound Testing To attain the standards stipulated within Building Regulations Part E, careful consideration should be shown to your buildings acoustic design from the start of the […]
Posted on Jun 05, 2017
A Successful Sound Insulation Test
A Successful Sound Insulation Test There are many considerations to achieving a successful sound test on your development. The main areas that need to be addressed are the dividing wall […]
Posted on Jun 01, 2017
Sound Testing to Comply with Lease Conditions
Sound Testing to Comply with Lease Conditions Many people unknowingly fail to abide by the lease agreement as they may not know that there is usually a condition that states […]
Posted on May 22, 2017
Sound Testing for Compliance with Lease Conditions
Sound Testing for Compliance with Lease Conditions If you own or manage an apartment it has a lease agreement that has conditions relating to the changing of the floor construction, […]
Posted on May 19, 2017
Sound Testing for Leasehold Compliance
Sound Testing for Leasehold Compliance Clients often get in touch with us when they have run into trouble whilst undertaking refurbishments to their London apartments. In many cases they have […]
Posted on May 17, 2017
Careful Acoustic Installation leads to Successful Sound Testing
Careful Acoustic Installation leads to Successful Sound Testing It is very important that acoustic installation details are closely followed to ensure that the onsite results are as close as possible […]
Posted on May 11, 2017
The Difference Between Laboratory and Site Sound Testing
The Difference Between Laboratory and Site Sound Testing Many suppliers of acoustic insulation products quote laboratory sound test results to demonstrate the performance of their systems. This often causes considerable […]
Posted on May 10, 2017
How to Improve your Sound Test Results
How to improve your Sound Test Results If you have started a new or conversion development, it is important that from the offset you realise that you will need to […]
Posted on May 10, 2017
Reducing the Chance of Sound Testing failures
Reducing the Chance of Sound Testing failures The simplest way to reduce the chance of sound testing failures is through careful consideration to the acoustic design at the start of the […]
Posted on May 09, 2017
Why Have I Failed my Sound Insulation Test?
Why Have I Failed my Sound Insulation Test? This is one of the most common questions clients ask when their property has just failed the sound testing. One of the […]
Posted on May 09, 2017
Sound Intrusion Though Windows
Sound Intrusion Though Windows Sound intrusion though windows can also be a source of great annoyance if the sound is excessive, and in some cases developments have failed the sound […]
Posted on Apr 03, 2017
