Sound Testing in Preston: Expertise in Airborne & Impact Sound Insulation Tests
Welcome to Noise Control Solutions! Our SITMA-accredited team conducts detailed sound testing in Preston and its surrounding areas, equipping clients with comprehensive reports ready for submission to their building control officer.
Our highly skilled and seasoned professionals respond rapidly to your project needs across Preston at competitive rates. Specialising in sound testing and insulation design advice, we are eager for you to call us. Let’s discuss your project today and initiate the process tailored to your unique requirements. Our personalised approach to client service has cemented us as the most popular choice in Preston for sound testing services.
We perform sound insulation testing using protocols that align with Part E of Building Regulations for England & Wales. With our extensive experience, we assure you that your project will be handled in the utmost professional manner. Be confident that your property is in safe, SITMA-accredited hands. For more information on Part E of Building Regulations, visit the official government page.
Understanding Sound Insulation Testing
Sound testing in residential developments involves assessing the level of noise attenuation. This encompasses both impact sound insulation tests (the noise resulting from impacts on surfaces, like footsteps) and airborne tests (noise that travels through the air, such as conversations). In essence, sound insulation testing evaluates the sound resistance capabilities of a dwelling.
The Sound Testing Procedure in Preston
The principal aim of sound testing in Preston is to confirm whether the floors and walls of a building are attenuating an acceptable level of noise. Part E of Building Regulations for England & Wales mandates that several floors and walls be tested between adjoining dwellings. The number of walls requiring testing is contingent on the overall size of the development, but typically, a small-to-medium building with 10 or fewer dwellings will necessitate impact sound insulation tests on floors, in addition to wall tests and airborne floor tests.
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Acoustic Consultants
NCSL is an innovative and forward-thinking acoustic consultancy. Above all, we aim to meet the needs of our clients with acoustic advice & noise measurement services...
Sound Insulation Testing
We are experts in building acoustics. Particulary in sound insulation testing - also known to as sound testing, pre-completion testing or Approved Document E testing...
Noise & Vibration Control
NCSL are specialists in vibration & noise control engineering. As a result, we provide noise and vibration control solutions to our clients from a range of industries and sectors...
Acoustic Building Design
Our design reviews ensure legal compliance and good acoustic performance. This is useful for clients involved in industrial, commercial, or domestic properties. The review service focuses...
What is Sound Insulation?
Every structure emits vibrations that produce sound, travelling through floors and walls. This sound generates new, less intense sound waves on the other side. Sound insulation measures the effectiveness of barriers like floors, doors, and walls in limiting this sound passage.
Sound insulation categories mainly include impact and airborne types. Impact sound insulation focuses on floors and evaluates the noise in the room below, while airborne sound insulation considers airborne noises and uses the sound reduction index (R dB) to measure effectiveness.
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Airborne and Impact Sound Insulation Testing Explained
Airborne testing observes noise levels in separating structures. For this sound testing, we use a specialised omnidirectional loudspeaker placed in the source room. The tests allow our experts to obtain precise insulation and reverberation time measurements, comparing these to a reference value to assess compliance with performance standards.
Alongside airborne testing, impact sound insulation testing identifies noises caused by floor structures. Our team, using a UKAS Calibrated Tapping Machine, simulates footsteps on an upper room floor. We record the sound level in the room below the source room and compare this to a reference value for impact pressure level, allowing us to measure against performance benchmarks.
Choose Noise Control Solutions for Sound Testing in Preston
Recognising the critical importance of sound insulation testing, we encourage you to contact us today for noise level testing at your premises in Preston. With quick, accurate, and affordably priced services, we are the trusted choice for sound testing in Preston.
For enquiries, please call us. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your project complies with all necessary regulations and helping to create quieter, more peaceful living spaces.
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