ABSORPTION PANELS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE ACOUSTICS

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1 ABSORPTION PANELS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE ACOUSTICS MANUFACTURED IN THE UK

2 INTRODUCING In many modern environments the emphasis has been to move to more open plan areas. Whether it is a school, an office, or a church, these new spaces with their larger areas can accommodate more individuals all going about their day, often not aware of the constant distraction from noise due to increased reverberation times. For years Brockhouse has been involved in the manufacturing and installation of acoustic movable walls in many of the UK s leading Hotels, schools, leisure environments, and commercial institutions. Now Brockhouse introduce SoundFlex, a range of wall-mounted absorption panels to enable the reduction of reverberation time by dissipating the sound energy, which compliments the sound insulation provided by our acoustic movable walls. SoundFlex absorption panels come in a selection of designs and finishes to enhance any environment. They are lightweight, high performance absorption panels that create an effective acoustic environment in a multitude of uses where sound reverberation needs reducing. Manufactured in the UK SoundFlex absorption panels are manufactured at our own factory in Loughborough where our acoustic laboratory played an important role in obtaining first class results in the development of the SoundFlex product. ABSORPTION PANELS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE ACOUSTICS

Final refinements were made with the assistance of our two in-house IOA qualified acousticians when testing of the boards took place at an independent laboratory.

3 Final refinements were made with the assistance of our two in-house IOA qualified acousticians when testing of the boards took place at an independent laboratory. Sound Design In any space where the reverberation time needs reducing, introducing SoundFlex absorption panels will greatly help to create a better overall environment with improved levels of intelligibility. SoundFlex absorption panels are environmentally friendly with no cutting or wastage as each panel is bespoke and easy-to-install making it one of the best systems available. SoundFlex absorption panels can achieve a range of sound absorption classes from E to A dependent on the design.

The example shows the University of Lancaster, and demonstrates the panels can be installed on both sides to create maximum

4 Other Applications An additional use for the Soundflex absorption panels is to incorporate the panels into the balustrades to reduce reverberation time in the public areas. The example shows the University of Lancaster, and demonstrates the panels can be installed on both sides to create maximum absorbency. The thickness of the balustrade determines the potential level of absorbency achievable as a greater internal depth increases the classification potential. ABSORPTION PANELS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE ACOUSTICS

Acoustic boards with perforations Drilled

Ursa mineral wool Open weave acoustically

5 Acoustic boards with perforations Drilled or slotted perforated face Open weave acoustically transparent fleece Baton system to reinforce panel construction 13mm Ursa mineral wool Open weave acoustically transparent fabric Edge banding Acoustic boards with slots

Holes Holes Ø Area aw Class 4-10mm 18-28%.55-.75 C/D 24mm Board Thickness Frame varies according to aw Slots Slots Area aw Class 2-3mm 8-28%.45-.

6 Holes Holes Ø Area aw Class 4-10mm 18-28% C/D 24mm Board Thickness Frame varies according to aw Slots Slots Area aw Class 2-3mm 8-28% C/D 24mm Board Thickness Frame varies according to aw Continuous Slots Continuous slots Area aw Class 3mm slots 18-28% B/C/D/E 13mm centres aw = Weighted sound absorption value Our Absorption Boards are available in many different designs. The full certification of the absorbency coefficient is available on request ABSORPTION PANELS FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE ACOUSTICS

7 SoundFlex Technical Specification Panel Faces Drilled or Slotted face perforations 9mm MDF or chipboard core Drilled Max: H 2400mm W 1200mm Face Finishes Melamine Faced to standard range Painted to RAL specification Real wood veneers Slotted Max: H 3000mm W 1200mm Construction Overall panel thickness: 24mm Peripheral frame construction Reinforced with horizontal batons Open weave acoustic fleece Mineral wool inlay Perforations Holes: 6.4mm 10mm diameter Parallel or offset hole Slots: 3mm thickness Intermittent slots (continuous tba) Specific designs: variation request req Panel Edging Edges: All edges Thickness: 2mm or 0.8mm Matching: not always an exact match Corner detail: butted square finishing Guide to Frequency Range Low tones: 100Hz 315Hz Medium tones: 400Hz 1250Hz High Tones: 1600Hz 5000Hz Speech range: 500Hz 3000Hz Test Reports To BS EN ISO 354: 2003 Panel Weight 10Kg per Sq.m By improving your acoustic environment efficiency You improve your overall environment

combination of acoustic movable walls and SoundFlex

8 New Radisson Blu Hotel, Brockhouse Ltd Kay One 23 The Tything Worcester Worcestershire WR1 1HD East Midlands, with a combination of acoustic movable walls and SoundFlex absorption panels Tel: Fax: Web:

STANDARD & TREND WOOD VENEERED ACOUSTIC PANELS

STANDARD & TREND WOOD VENEERED ACOUSTIC PANELS LAWAPAN STANDARD and LAWAPAN TREND are available as wall panels or ceiling strips, providing sound absorption through perforations or slots. LAWAPAN STANDARD