Hospitality Industry Soundproofing
Hospitality Industry Soundproofing is related to the efficient sound management so that the environment is aesthetic, calm, and pleasing for the guests so that they will feel comfortable and relaxed. As hotels are part of hospitality industry, and since the acoustic solutions are similar, the following discussions are limited to hotel industry. It is aimed at minimizing the external noises entering the rooms from other adjoining rooms, corridors and machinery. Also it is important that the acoustic control should be so good that the noise from the restaurants and bars do not disturb the neighbors. Soundproofing has become so important for a hotel that apart from giving the guests an undisturbed sleep, it also helps to boost the hotel’s image in the very competitive market.
Steps to Improve Acoustics
Among the several issues involving Hospitality Industry Soundproofing, the control of airborne sound and impact sound are important. Talking and music are airborne sounds, while the sound from a bouncing football from the room above is the example of an impact sound.
The soundproofing of the walls between rooms can be improved by using linings of wall panels which are supported with resilient bars on the wall. Sounds may still leak through back boxes of light switch boxes fixed on the wall. This can be eliminated by using acoustic socket boxes to isolate the back boxes.
Acousticians working on Hospitality Industry
Soundproofing have found that artwork and other photographs which are hung on partition walls reduce the effectiveness of soundproofing of walls. To solve this problem the thickness of walls may be increased by adding extra soundproof wall panels. Another way of isolating the sound is increasing air space. Any air gap or hole on the wall must be carefully sealed.
The floor and ceiling surfaces must be covered with impact resistant insulation.
The supports of elevator shafts, walls of masonry shafts, floor pads, and elevator installation mountings may be isolated from the main structure of the building. The vibration and noise originating from the elevator can be particularly disturbing.
There must be proper noise sealants around the door and under between the floor and door. It is better if a drop seal is fitted to the threshold. The corridors must have ceiling tiles which are acoustically absorptive. Acoustic carpets on corridors will also help reduce noise levels.
Other Noise Control Measures
Proper planning of spaces and rooms can help in in Hospitality Industry Soundproofing. Avoid locating sensitive areas close to very noisy areas.
Sources of noises like elevators, laundry machines, and vending machines should be away from guest rooms.
Plumbing pipes should be well insulated from their supports. To reduce plumbing noise, pipes should be insulated with proper soundproofing material and mounted resiliently.
To reduce impact of external noise, windows must be made soundproof.
Hospitality Industry Soundproofing has become a popular concept with the industry in the sense that advertisers are assuring a good night’s sleep in addition to other benefits to attract customers.
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