Noise Control Glass No matter where it originates, from railways, aircraft or factories, noise is all around. Future trend research suggests that traffic and noise in general will only get worse. The careful and considered selection of glass can be crucial in helping to reduce noise level and meet noise requirements. How it works . The highest noise insulation is achieved using an acoustic ...

Noise Control 1 What is Rw? Rw is the weighted sound reduction, in decibels, which incorporates a correction for the ear’s response. 2 What is C and Ctr? C and Ctr are the spectrum adjustments, which are the values added to Rw to take account of the characteristics of particular sound spectra. Typical noise sources for each spectrum adaptation terms are given below. Relevant spectrum ...

In the suburbs, noise-control glazing is more of a necessity for homes under flightpaths, near rail lines or busy main roads. However, some suburban homeowners are simply looking to secure some peace and quiet from the subtler causes of noise pollution, such as the babble from the nearby pub, barking neighbourhood dogs or even from the chorus of lawnmowers on a Sunday. What’s more, people ...

Protecting against noise pollution is an increasingly important part of a building’s role and, as glass continues to make up more of the built environment, noise control glazing will be crucial in keeping building occupants safe and sound. You can find out more about our range of innovative noise control products here.

Initiatives like Quiet Mark are also helping to boost consumer confidence in noise control solutions. Ultimately, people expect the buildings where they live and work to protect them against harm from the environment, and noise pollution is emerging as an important factor in this. The onus is on the glass and glazing industry to be vocal about how the right glass can reduce its damaging effect ...

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The inclusion of new test evidence for applications such as security and noise control ; Registration To access Pilkington Spectrum for the first time, you must go through the registration process. Once you have registered, you may use the program without having to register again. By registering with us you can be informed of program updates and new product announcements. With Pilkington ...

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