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 APT involved at the start of the design process we can undertake comprehensive acoustic design reviews and ongoing site surveys. We …
Robust Acoustic Design to Pass Sound Testing in Conversion ProjectsIt is essential that acoustic design is carefully thought out at the start of every conversion project to avoid sound test failures. Throughout the 1980s, most timber frame separating floors involved the following standard construction details: Floorboards (18–22mm thick) Gypsum-based board Mineral wool batt (80kg/m3) Sub …
The Different Types of Sound Testing Sound Insulation Testing needs to be carried out between pairs of rooms separated by party walls or floors. In most cases, the rooms to be sound tested will be the two main habitable rooms – living rooms and bedrooms. The sound testing procedure involves setting up a noise source …
Looking at Floor Plenum Testing A floor plenum is a void between a building’s floor structure and a raised access floor, used for distributing the conditioned air to the spaces above. It is important that conditioned air in a floor plenum flows into the occupied zone and does not leak into cavities, risers, stairwells, heating trenches …
Acoustic Design & Sound Test Package To try and help our clients achieve compliance with Approved Document E, we offer the following 4 step acoustic design & sound test package: Site Survey Visits – This allows us to check for potential problematic construction such as inclusion of lightweight blocks in the existing construction. It also …
Sound Proofing Walls for Precompletion Sound Testing Many people who phone us with noise complaints, say they can hear the neighbours talking to each other across the and they are not even shouting! Excess noise can be debilitating, distressing, and upsetting which can lead to health problems if left unchecked. Sound transfer between walls and …
Searching for SoundTesting Services in LondonLondon is a huge capital city containing over 5 million properties. In this overcrowded environment, it is essential that noise transference between properties is kept to an absolute minimum for the occupant’s wellbeing. We undertake UKAS accredited Part E sound testing throughout London, including soundproofing of walls in London. We …
Professional acoustic testing and consultancy We provide an extensive range of acoustic services from APT Sound Testing Our team of experienced acoustic engineers and technicians can assist you with independent acoustic design advice and compliance with Building Regulations and Code for Sustainable Homes requirements. We work with our customers to provide effective acoustic solutions whilst …
Tips on How to Pass Sound Testing for Party Walls There are many reasons why party walls fail the pre-completion sound testing. To try and help our customers we have written this article, which should help you achieve a sound test pass at the first attempt and avoid expensive remedial works. What is airborne …
Frequently Asked Questions for Room Integrity Testing Server rooms and data centres that have gaseous fire extinguishing systems are required to be tested on an annual basis; however, not all clients are aware that they need to undertake a room integrity test, let alone what is involved. It’s also worth noting that if your protected …