If your floor fails the impact sound test then a simple upgrade (without removing the existing floor) may be as follows: Leave the existing floor in place – if the…

If your ceiling fails the airborne sound test then a simple upgrade (without removing the existing ceiling) may be as follows: Leave in the lathe and plaster or plasterboard directly…

Another common area of noise flanking is along window reveals, especially when windows are in close proximity and/or the window reveal has a weal acoustic detail, i.e. one layer of…

We often undertake BB93 sound testing for schools, during these tests often undertake airborne sound testing through large folding doors. Unfortunately, folding doors often fail the sound testing not because…

APT are an Independent UKAS Accredited Testing Company We specialise in all types of sound insulation testing for Approved Document E of the Building Regulations including BB93  sound testing for…

First you need to understand how the sound is travelling into your home. It may be coming directly through the separating partition, i.e. wall or floor or it may be…

Sound insulation often needs to be upgraded for a wide variety of reasons including: The existing design and materials are unsuitable to meet Building Regulations Part E for a separating…

We often get asked by clients ‘why do we need to undertake sound testing’ and ‘how much of a difference does noise really make’. This can be answered in one…

Pre-completion sound testing is a Part E requirement of the Building Regulations. It applies to new houses, flats and flat conversions as well as an existing buildings change of use…

For the purposes of sound testing the different types of dwellings are defined as per the list below: Dwelling Means a unit of residential accommodation occupied (whether or not as…

We at APT Sound Testing recognise that noise transmission in buildings is a complex subject and it can be difficult to provide definitive guidance on resolving specific problems that have…

For vertically separated rooms, an Impact sound test may also be required. This type of sound test is used to imitate and test for impact noise or ‘footfall’ noise such…

Separating walls and floors are tested for airborne sound. This should be undertaken by an accredited member of an organisation – APT are UKAS accredited for Sound Testing. When testing…

APT Sound Testing are regularly being asked how best to comply with the Building Regulations Approved Document E for sound testing; and whether it is more cost-efficient to opt for…

We often get asked ‘whats the easiest way to pass a sound test first time’ the easy answer is to make sure the material are installed correctly as per the…

We often get asked if the building regulations for sound testing are the same across the country. To help answer this we have collated the following list that clearly identifies…

One of the easiest ways to improve your buildings sound insulation by directly employing your own ‘trusted’ builder. First of all you have to decide how the sound is travelling…

One growing problem which is people complaining about neighbour noise. The problem can occur in any type of existing or new built house or flat where there is a common…

Despite the old adage whatever the construction undertaken in the test lab should be replicated as close as possible on the construction site; unfortunately, it is very difficult to build…

Air Pressure Testing provides a professional Acoustic Consultancy Service to Architects, Property Developers and Building Contractors. We specialise in helping small developers pass their sound testing to achieve Part E…

To stand the best possible chance of passing your sound testing it is important not only that you use the right products, but also you fit them correctly. We have…

Many people want to try and improve their buildings sound insulation by directly employing their own ‘trusted’ builder. First of all you have to decide how the sound is travelling…

One growing problem is people complaining about neighbour noise. The problem can occur in any type of existing or new built house or flat where there is a common separating…

To help you prepare for the sound testing, we have listed out some more common questions we get asked: Will the sound testing disrupt work on site? During the sound…