Performance in builds varies for many
reasons. Assuming correct designs and material selection, the most common
factor influencing performance is poor workmanship. Detailing is critical to
maximising on site performance, especially in floor isolation and appropriate
party wall construction.
Soundguard Acoustics recommend
that you appoint our expert acoustic consultants at the start of your project
to review the designs, and then also to carry out on site inspections during
the build process to check specifically for any workmanship issues that could
cause problems when it comes to sound testing. Soundguard Acoustics can provide
routine review of basic plans to complex computer modelled partition designs to
predict the completed performance.
If you would like Soundguard Acoustics to
review your designs and proposals or to comment on their suitability, then
please speak to us about our acoustic design advice service. This is a
relatively inexpensive option that can avoid sound testing failures which
result in expensive remedial treatment and delay in your project.
What
do I do if the test fails?
In line with the regulations you
are required to carry out remedial works to ensure the development meets the
relevant performance requirements and re-test. If you don't know what to do by
way of remedial works then Soundguard Acoustics can advise you. You may also be
asked by Building Control to test further examples of the construction
elsewhere on the development in order to restore confidence and/or highlight
the extent of the problem.
