Sound Barrier Concrete Walls

Versatile noise wall solutions using precast concrete.

Sound barrier concrete walls.

What makes our outdoor sound barriers so attractive is they serve as a protective security fence attractive privacy wall versatile sight barrier and as an economic retaining wall. When it comes to heavy brick and stone are great but impractical for retrofitting your interior walls. As clearly defined by the federal highway administration a noise barrier can achieve a 5 db noise level reduction when it is tall enough to break the line of sight from the highway to the receiver such as a home or person. About three quarters of noise barriers are made of precast concrete or masonry block.

Softsound outdoor sound barriers are also 100 recyclable and environmentally friendly. Durable under all weather conditions our concrete sound walls are resistant to mildew insect nesting rotting termites and more. The sound waves hit the wall and the reflective surface of the concrete causes the sound wave to go in the opposite direction. Which is something that concrete walls could never offer.

Precast concrete sound barriers reduce noise pollution significantly. Our quiet batt insulation provides a layer of friction between your walls that guarantees minimized sound transmission into and out of your room. Download our easi set products at work pdf. This new technology provides many more benefits including mobility.

Stonetree precast concrete fence walls are capable of reducing traffic noise levels up to 10 decibels which is basically cutting the sound level in half. Reflective walls of solid concrete that create a barrier and push sound away from homes or other areas being shielded. Concrete noise reducing barriers. Sound wall construction using concrete is an outdated technology.

When it comes to concrete and soundproofing you should always focus on coating the walls with a layer of noise reduction materials first. The wood based material is lightweight averaging just 36 40 pounds per cubic foot. Excessive noise contributes to numerous health problems. While both the federal and state governments have made efforts to address the issue of highway noise and its adverse impacts on society their traditional remedy has been to place large sound reflective concrete barriers on the worst offenders.

Deadening those vibrations is best done with heavy dense materials that stop noise in its tracks. The sheer mass of the barrier stops the sound energy and redirects it. Aftec precast concrete sound barrier fence. Noise wall solutions using softsound and sierra wall technologies combine the unmatched strength and durability of precast concrete with a variety of finishes to provide a number features.

Aftec s noise barrier walls are the ideal solution for reducing sound around many different types of facilities such as logistics companies and distribution centers where truck traffic is ongoing 24 7. The easiest strategy is to add a second layer of drywall to build up a thick sound deadening barrier. Concrete is a heavy material that poses numerous challenges while absorptive noise barrier walls are made with durable lightweight metals and non corroding materials.