The Tranquility of Chichester Homes

Barnstaple based developers Chichester Homes selected local Devon based acoustic consultancy Soundguard Acoustics Ltd to assist in planning noise control for a development in Barnstaple, North Devon. The 15 home development is adajacent to a commercial development site and Soundguard Acoustics Ltd was asked to review existing PPG24 enviromental planning reports and suggested improvments to the existing window design to ensure that the future residents were not subjected to unreasonable noise levels. (photo not from this development)

Opening doors with Leaderflush Shapland

Leaderflush Shapland is based in Barnstaple, Devon. The company manufacturers a range of flush performance doors and doorsets. Soundguard Acoustics Ltd was invited to undertake both workplace noise assessments and also Hand Arm Vibration analysis for its employees. The site contains a range of hand held and automated wood working equipment including planners, shapers, presses and laser cutting devices. A range of noise control solutions were introduced including LEV noise reduction and clearly defined hearing protection zones were marked.