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Reducing Noise in Residential Buildings
Reducing Noise in Residential Buildings We often get asked how noise can be reduced in residential buildings such as apartments or terrace houses. One of the most common problems is […]
Posted on Nov 24, 2016
Our Sound Testing Procedure
Our Sound Testing Procedure Our sound testing procedure is quite simple and our acoustic engineer will be happy to explain this on site. Essentially, for party walls there is one […]
Posted on Nov 21, 2016
Simple Acoustic Floor and Wall Upgrades
Simple Acoustic Floor and Wall Upgrades There are many quick and simple acoustic wall and floor upgrades to help you achieve compliance with Build Regulations Part E. One of the […]
Posted on Nov 18, 2016
Noise Flanking Can Lead to Sound Test Failure
Noise Flanking Can Lead to Sound Test Failure Noise flanking can be a huge problem and one of the main causes of excessive sound transmission. If your project fails the […]
Posted on Oct 21, 2016
SOUND TESTING FOR LONDON
SOUND INSULATION TESTING FOR LONDON London is a massive city containing in excess of 5 million dwellings, many sharing wall and floor partitions. In this noisy environment it is essential that […]
Posted on Oct 20, 2016
Preparing Your Project For Sound Testing
Preparing Your Project For Sound Testing There are many important things to remember as you near completion on your project, one of which is to adequately prepare your London project […]
Posted on Oct 11, 2016
Sound Testing on Conversion Projects
Sound Testing on Conversion Projects In our experience acoustic design and sound testing on conversion projects don’t need to be problematic. If you are currently in the process converting offices and/or houses […]
Posted on Oct 04, 2016
Airborne and Impact Sound Tests
Airborne and Impact Sound Tests You are required to undertake two types of sound testing to comply with Building Regulations Part E, they are Airborne and Impact sound tests. Airborne […]
Posted on Oct 03, 2016
Sound Testing Services for New Dwellings
Sound Testing Services for new dwellings Sound Testing Services became mandatory in England & Wales in 2003, when Approved Document E was updated. Approved Document E requires new and converted to […]
Posted on Oct 03, 2016
Successful Sound Testing in London
Successful Sound Testing in London From the offset careful consideration should be shown to the acoustic design detailing for both conversion and new build projects if you are to achieve a […]
Posted on Sep 16, 2016
The Two Types of Floor Noise
The Two Types of Floor Noise Under Building Regulations Part E there are two distinct types of floor noise to consider; they are: Airborne Noise (for example speech and music) Impact […]
Posted on Sep 13, 2016
Sound Insulation Testing Terminology (3 of 3)
Sound Insulation Testing Terminology (3 of 3) Often confusion can arise from the large amount of ‘terms’ used in conjunction with acoustic design and sound insulation testing. To help with […]
Posted on Sep 12, 2016
Sound Testing Terminology (2 of 3)
Sound Testing Terminology (2 of 3) Often confusion can arise from the large amount of ‘terms’ used in conjunction with acoustic design and sound insulation testing. To help with this we have […]
Posted on Sep 08, 2016
Sound Test Terminology (1 of 3)
Sound Test Terminology (1 of 3) Often confusion can arise from the large amount of ‘terms’ used in conjunction with acoustic design and sound insulation testing. To help with this […]
Posted on Sep 06, 2016
GOOD ACOUSTIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
GOOD ACOUSTIC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Unfortunately there are many misconceptions when it comes to acoustic design and construction. Unfortunately by simply constructing a good separating wall or floor this may […]
Posted on Aug 31, 2016
Broken Down Rating Methods for Sound Testing
Broken Down Rating Methods for Sound Testing The sound insulation rating methods that follow are defined in: Sound insulation testing is usually undertaken near the end of a project to […]
Posted on Aug 31, 2016
The different types of Sound Testing
The different types of Sound Testing. There are two distinct types of noise to consider through floors, they are: Airborne Noise (for example speech and music) and Impact Noise (for example […]
Posted on Jul 25, 2016
Simple Design Solutions to Pass Part E Sound Testing
Simple Design Solutions to Pass Part E Sound Testing There are many simple solutions to reduce the noise levels and achieve compliance with Part E sound testing. We can provide easy […]
Posted on Jul 20, 2016
Poor Acoustic Design
Poor Acoustic Design Sound test failure is often down to poor acoustic design detailing during the design and construction phase of a project. Sound test failure are often associated with poor […]
Posted on Jul 18, 2016
Noise Flanking Through Steel Columns
Noise Flanking Through Steel Columns. Unless Steel Columns or beams are isolated from the surrounding wall/floor partition it can lead to noise flanking, particular hollow steel columns. Steel can also […]
Posted on May 13, 2016
The two types of sound insulation testing through floors.
There are two distinct types of sound insulation testing through floors, they are: Airborne Noise (for example speech and music) Impact Noise (for example footsteps directly on the floor above) In […]
Posted on May 13, 2016
Failed Sound Testing in London?
Failed Sound Testing in London? When a building fails the Part E Sound Test in London it may be down to a problem with the acoustic construction, this may be down […]
Posted on Apr 18, 2016
BS8233 Noise Surveys in London
BS8233 Noise Surveys in London APT Sound Testing have undertaken undertake many BS8233 Noise Surveys in London to comply with local planning conditions. We are a professional noise and acoustic consultancy firm […]
Posted on Apr 11, 2016
Acoustic Design Considerations
Acoustic Design Considerations In our experience you need to take into account the acoustic design from the offset of the project, failing to do so usually results in sound test failure; if […]
Posted on Mar 30, 2016
