BS4142 Noise Survey’s for Air Source Heat Pumps
November 18, 2018
Clients often ask us if they require a BS4142 noise survey if they are installing an air source heat pump on their project, our answer is usually a resounding yes! […]
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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
I Have Passed The Sound Testing So Why Do I Have Squeaking Floors
I Have Passed The Sound Testing So Why Do I Have Squeaking Floors One potential problem with floors is that they can squeak after they have been installed. This is […]
Posted on Mar 15, 2016
Careful Consideration to the Acoustic Design will help you pass your Sound Test
Careful Consideration to the Acoustic Design will help you pass your Sound Test Careful consideration must be shown to the acoustic design from the start of every conversion project to […]
Posted on Mar 14, 2016
The Different Types of Sound testing in London
This article explains the different types of Sound testing in London There are two different types of sound testing you need to pass to comply with Building Regulations Part E. […]
Posted on Mar 11, 2016
Good Acoustic Design for Sound Testing In London
Good Acoustic Design to Help Pass your Sound Testing In London Careful acoustic design consideration should be used from the offset of the project to ensure your project passes the […]
Posted on Mar 07, 2016
Defect Diagnosis & Remedial Advice for Sound Testing in London
With over 30 years’ experience in building design, we are able to diagnose the reasons for the sound test failure and recommend a cost-effective solution. Often, the reasons for the […]
Posted on Feb 29, 2016
How to Achieve a Successful Sound Test in London
Two key areas that need to be addressed when trying to pass your London Sound Test is by improving the floor construction to deal with airborne noise (TV noise, music […]
Posted on Feb 03, 2016
London Sound Test Failures
Sound testing has been a mandatory requirement since July 2003, and all new build properties and conversions which were built after this date require 10% of each party wall/floor construction […]
Posted on Feb 01, 2016
Typical Sound Flanking Pathways Identified when Sound Testing In London
During the last decade we have undertaken thousands of sound tests in London, and as such we have built up considerable knowledge of typical sound flanking pathways, here are a few […]
Posted on Jan 28, 2016
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
