Failed a Sound Insulation Test? Acoustics Experts Sound Reduction Systems can help

 

Failing a sound insulation test is almost certainly the result of one, or a combination, of the following factors: -

Unfortunately, some of these elements are all too common in the acoustic supply market today, and there is no magic answer that we can offer to solve the problem instantly.  More often than not, the solution will involve more building work and another acoustic test – it’s harsh, but once you have a failure, you really have no other option.  That said it is vital that the same mistakes aren’t made twice.

If you do find yourself in this unfortunate situation, the first thing to do is ask the advice of the acoustic consultant on site.  They should have a good idea of how and why the structure is failing, you might get some good pointers from them.  The next thing to do is obtain a copy of the failed test report.  This is very important information to arm yourself with when looking for solutions and allows the reputable and qualified manufacturers, who understand the figures and graphical results, to offer their best advice.  SRS Ltd will be happy to receive and review any failed test reports to info@soundreduction.co.uk or fax: 01204 380957 completely free of charge.

SRS Ltd are the only company prepared to help ANY site which has a Document 'E' failure.  If necessary, a member of the SRS Technical Department will travel to site and prepare a bespoke specification to ensure compliance with Document E, for a nominal fee.  However, most failures can be dealt with over the phone, and SRS make no charge for their advice and specifications if this is the case.  SRS Ltd will also be happy to liaise with your acoustic consultant to ensure that all areas have been covered – in short we will take the problem out of your hands and ensure that we deliver a remedial treatment specification that will ensure compliance with Document E.

If you do have a failure, please make SRS Ltd your first port of call. We have the experience, professionalism and products to ensure that your project can move forward swiftly.

To ensure you receive the very best advice on any future acoustic project, please call SRS Ltd on 01204 380074 or email info@soundreduction.co.uk – there will be no charge and we’ll give you the benefit of our knowledge and experience of just about any acoustic problem.  SRS would also like you to take a look at their ‘Acoustic Suppliers Checklist’ – this is a very useful guide to assessing the credentials of the company advising you.
 

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