How do I pass a Sound Test?

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.

Noise control in an animal feed mill

Harpers Home Mix is located in Holsworthy, Devon. They requested that South West Noise Consultants Soundguard Acoustics Ltd assisted them in meeting their Control of Noise at Work obligations for their staff. The Company had already created a good noise control policy and had made some initial noise measurements. The professional input of Soundguard Acoustics Ltd assisted them in completeing their Noise at Work Risk Assessment, identifying noise sources and providing an action plan of noise control.

Sending Residents Barking Mad!

Soundguard Acoustics Ltd was contracted by residents that were unfortunately subjected to continuous Kennel Noise following the inappropriate conversion of neighbouing farm buildings into a Commercial Kennel venture. The noise was seriously affecting their enjoyment of their property and gardens and Soundguard Acoustics Ltd proved this to be the case. Despite the Kennel Owners having their own independent noise assessment we proved that complaints were likely. The Local Authority planning commitee determined that a nuisance existed and a 17 vote to 1 support was given to our report and for the removal of the Kennels. Needless to say that our client was delighted!

Flying High with All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways, Japan's second largest airline invited the Devon acoustic consultancy Soundguard Acoustics to undertake a noise at work risk exposure analysis at London, Heathrow. The risk assessment included like daily noise dose for baggage handlers, jet bridge operators and airside staff. Soundguard Acoustics provided a full report which detailed an action plan of control to ensure that ANA continued to meet it's Noise at Work responsibilities.