Bespoke Soundblocker Hoods - sound insulation

Acoustic insulation innovators, Sound Reduction Systems Ltd (SRS) have recently completed the supply of bespoke acoustic hoods to the newly completed West Lothian Civic Centre (WLCC) in Livingston, Edinburgh.

It goes without saying that speech privacy and confidentiality are large concerns in Council buildings, such as the WLCC which contains a council chamber, offices and courts. SRS were asked by the Main Contractor to assist in ensuring that the light fittings within the SAS suspended metal ceiling did not compromise acoustic performance.

The light fittings, specified by the architects at BDP’s Edinburgh Office, were the Duo 2 1200x600mm modular fitting, produced by Whitecroft Lighting of Ashton - under - Lyne, Lancashire. The Duo 2 is vented via a series of slots on the side of the light fitting, therefore potentially posing a problem with sound leakage. A bespoke acoustic solution was required.

The brief was to provide a product that would allow a 50mm air circulation gap around the specified light fittings, whilst maintaining the acoustic integrity of the suspended metal ceiling, rated at 42dB Dnc,w. SRS’s industry leading technical department accepted the challenge.

For further information on Soundblocker or expert advice on any acoustic insulation problem please contact SRS Ltd’s industry leading technical team by Tel: 01204 380074, email: info@soundreduction.co.uk or visit the website www.soundreduction.co.uk where all product literature is available for download.

SRS Contacts:

Richard Sherwood MIOA - richard@soundreduction.co.uk
Toby Makin MIOA - toby@soundreduction.co.uk
Alex Docherty Affiliate of the IOA - alex@soundreduction.co.uk