Factory Soundproofing
Soundproofing your factory
If you're looking for soundproofing products for your factory, perhaps because your factory is in a residential area or because you have workers on night shift, you should be aware that it can be a tricky business. Soundproofing in factories is awkward because of the number of noise levels that can be involved. That's why it's vital to get acoustic insulation advice from experts.
At Sound Reduction Systems (SRS) Ltd, we have decades of soundproofing experience. We know that there are two main noise problems in factories: not only the noise that escapes from the factory to surrounding houses and industrial units but also sound from the shop floor reaching your factory's 'white-collar' areas.
Soundproofing products and expertise for factories
If this is a problem in your factory, relax. At SRS, we've got soundproofing products and expertise that'll help cut out the noise from your factory.
The two best acoustic products for soundproofing your factory are Maxiboard and Acoustilay. Maxiboard is a high-performance acoustic building board developed by SRS. Maxiboard is fixed to walls and ceilings using resilient bars. This creates a 'skin' for soundproofing walls or ceiling that's separate from its supporting structure. The good news is that you'll lose only around 6cms of space.
Free soundproofing advice
When you soundproof your factory with SRS's soundproofing products, you get very high acoustic performance, simple installation, a good price and proven, well-established products.
At SRS, advice on soundproofing solutions for factories or anywhere else is absolutely free. For any questions, or to discuss your problem in more detail, call 01204 380074 or email info@soundreduction.co.uk.
FAQ: Factory Soundproofing
Why is factory soundproofing so difficult compared to other building types?
Factories typically contain multiple noise sources at different levels, from heavy machinery to general shop‑floor activity. This makes it harder to control both:
- Noise escaping externally (e.g., to nearby homes or industrial neighbours)
- Noise travelling internally (e.g., from the shop floor into offices or welfare areas)
When developing an acoustic solution for factories, it is important to recognise what type of noise is a problem and use appropriate products to reduce the issue.
What soundproofing products are recommended for factories?
Depending on the specific needs of your situation, we offer a range of suitable products for soundproofing in factories including:
1. Maxiboard
- High‑performance acoustic building board
- Installed on resilient bars to create a decoupled acoustic “skin”
- Suitable for walls and ceilings
- Only ~6 cm loss of space when installed
2. Acoustilay
- Acoustic flooring system
- Used where impact or airborne noise needs to be controlled between factory areas
How is Maxiboard installed in a factory setting?
Maxiboard is fixed to resilient bars, which separate the acoustic layer from the supporting structure.
This decoupling significantly improves performance by reducing structure‑borne transmission of unwanted noise into neighbouring areas. When any factory soundproofing solution is installed, some loss of space is inevitable, however when Maxiboard is installed on resilient bars as a retrofit application, only around 6xm of space will be lost.
Are factory soundproofing systems suitable for both new-build and retrofit?
With simple installation, proven performance, and cost‑effective solutions, both Maxiboard and Acoustilay are appropriate for both new and existing factory buildings.
Can SRS help design a factory soundproofing solution?
SRS provides free technical support to help you plan your project. Please contact us by phone on 01204 380074 or email info@soundreduction.co.uk.
