Office Noise Control by acoustical Soundproofing Products

What’s that Noise? Office Environments

Millions of people all over the world spend more than 40 hours per week working in their office buildings. Unfortunately, a good part of this time is not spent productively by the employees because of disturbance caused by unwanted noise from inside and outside. It will be evident for anyone who has either worked in or even visited an office building, that the noises encountered there like clicking of keyboards, talking over phones with clients or between employees and blaring music are quite disturbing. But more disturbing are the noises from sounds transmitted from one room to another. This is the real problem to be tackled.

Sound and Building Design

It may be surprising to know that the real reason for sound transmission is the design and construction of the building itself. It can be seen that some buildings are designed such that the water pipes and parts of HVAC (heating and cooling) systems are laid along the ceiling. Also, to conceal these components a ‘drop-ceiling’ is added after walls are built. And then doors are fitted followed by finishing of the rooms. No thought is given to acoustics of the building. It is generally assumed that the main origin of sound transmission is the walls. The fact is that the speed of sound is so great that it is impossible to determine its exact location. Irrespective of location, anyhow, such sounds do disturb the work in an office and productivity apart from causing confusion.

How to Resolve the Problem?

To solve the problem, the first step is to identify the area where the problem generally exists. The selection of sound control materials and method will depend upon the nature and size of the space. For controlling echo and reverberation inside a room we can start with the ceiling. Tiles which can absorb sound on one side and with a sound barrier on the back side for blocking sound from outside and to stop sound leaving the room are considered ideal. There are several products available for sound absorption and for blocking. Door seals are to be used for office doors. Adjustable door seals are preferred. Door seals are the best solution to prevent sound leakage through gaps under the doors. Door seal kits are also available and they are easy to install and are durable. Flooring plays an important part in improving office environment. There is a wide variety of flooring acoustic materials and underlays to choose from. Acoustic adhesives and seals are used to treat corners and joints of walls, floors, doors, windows, and ceilings. Fabric-wrapped fiberglass panels made as per your requirements are best suited for sound reduction anywhere in the office. These panels with heavy vinyl core can be used to block sound.

Offices are enclosed areas that need a quiet environment for facilitating intelligible communication between employees and with customers as well as to ensure better employee health and productivity. To ensure this the best possible acoustic treatment of the office space is the solution.