MODULE 3: MATERIALS

• Soft materials :: absorbs sound; reduces loudness of sound
• Hard materials :: reflects sound
• Noise absorption fabric :: A dimensional fabric that offers excellent acoustical properties, unmatched fade resistance, and a fire/smoke retardant rating; most basic & common acoustical material
• Ceiling Baffles Noise :: best to solve any reverberation problems, in any large space; made of polyurethane foam
• Melamine Wedges :: A lightweight, porous, open cell, acoustic melamine foam material designed for maximum sound absorption where a Class 1 Fire rating is a must
• Egg crate :: most economical acoustical material; used in spaces where noise is critical like studios, recording room
• Acoustical Wall panels :: sound absorbing panels that can mount directly to walls or ceilings through a variety of adhesives, hook & loop fasteners; stop noise control issues with their powerful sound absorbing acoustical materials
• Ceiling clouds :: very effective treatment for the reduction of sound in ceiling areas; suspended horizontally
• Vinyl Barrier Acoustic Material :: Apply to block transmission of sound through walls, floors, and ceilings; not absorber but reflector
• Barrier Composite & Soundproofing Foam Noise Control Material :: ideal for noise blocking and can be used to soundproof any wall, ceiling or any opening excellent for use inside a machine enclosure, or any industrial equipment
• Acoustic Floor Underlayment :: rubber based acoustic floor material made from recycled rubber tires; Used under laminate or engineered hardwood flooring
• Acoustic V-block :: ideal for extreme noise sources, low bass noise, impact noise, or for anechoic sound chambers; pyramidal in shape
• Acoustic Ceiling tiles :: great material to use in ceilings
• Pipe and Duct wrap :: typically used to wrap noisy pipes & ducts to block the noise that transmits through the walls of the pipe/duct
• Bass Trap :: not effective noise control material
• Door Seal :: rubber sealant in doors

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