What Types of Sound Insulation Testing is Needed on Flats? There are two types of sound tests that are required for flats to comply with Approved Document E; they are: Airborne Walls and Floor Tests – These types of sound tests are carried out on separating walls and floors/ceilings between flats. An airborne sound test measures …
Sound Testing to Minimising Noise TransferenceThere are many different types of intrusive sounds that can penetrate through external walls, party walls, and separating floors. And these are a major concern for the inhabitants and users of both residential and commercial buildings. In many existing buildings, where noise is a problem, any noise reduction is welcomed, …
Sound Insulation in LondonLondon is a major city in the UK containing in excess of 5 million dwellings. In this overcrowded and often noisy environment, it is essential that robust acoustic design is incorporated into all new and refurbishment projects from the offset. To help enforce good acoustic design principles pre-completion sound testing was introduced …
Designing Buildings to Pass Sound TestingFrom the very start of the design phase of a new building, it’s extremely important that careful consideration is given to the acoustic element of the building. By getting us involved at the start of the design process we can undertake comprehensive acoustic design reviews and ongoing site surveys. We …
The Required Site Conditions for Sound Insulation TestingDuring 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. Any site operatives working in the testing area will have to leave temporarily and any noisy works in the …
Sound Testing Explained So what exactly is Sound Testing? Airborne and Impact Sound is transmitted through most walls and floors by setting the entire structure into vibration. This vibration generates new sound waves of reduced-intensity on the other side. The passage of sound into one room of a building from a source located in another …
Sound Testing for New Build DwellingsSound Insulation Testing became mandatory in England & Wales in 2003, when Approved Document E was updated. Approved Document E requires new and converted to achieve a reasonable level of sound insulation between dwellings. The simplest way to comply with the requirements of Approved Document E; is to have on-site …
The Secret to Successful Sound TestingThere are many considerations to achieving successful sound testing on your development. The main areas that need to be addressed are the dividing wall and flor construction. When dealing with walls you normally just need to worry about airborne sound; however, with walls, it’s both airborne and impact sound which …
Infrared Inspections to Electrical InstallationsElectrical Thermal imaging surveys detect abnormally high temperatures and are a non-disruptive way of inspecting electrical and mechanical installations. It provides an extremely low impact fault diagnosis tool for electrical fault finding. It requires no contact being made with the components which means that the components can be checked in a …
Different Types of Sound Testing in LondonBuilding Regulations Part E require that builders demonstrate the sound insulation performance of separating walls/floors in new-build dwellings and/or converted dwellings or rooms for residential purposes (as well as those newly formed by a material change of use). This applies when separate dwellings are attached via a common partition …