Friday, 30 October 2009

Cloudsorption - Sound Absorbing Ceiling Panels


Today we launched our new Cloudsorption sound absorbing panels. They are a step forward from the more standard tiles applied onto ceilings or suspended ceilings.

Cloudsorption panels are suspended horizontally from a structural ceiling giving more of a ‘cloud’ effect. This method of installation is a far more efficient way of reducing reverberation within a room because it will absorb noise from both below and above the panel. This enables lower frequency noise to be more easily absorbed because of the air space between the top of the Cloudsorption panels and the underside of the ceiling. This easy to install method of fixing enable the acoustic panels to fit beneath electrical fittings and any other services that may already be installed onto ceilings. This system of installation will fit more easily beneath ceilings that have thermal cooling under BREEAM initiatives.

Cloudsorption sound absorbing panels are ideal for use in schools, offices, music studios, shopping arcades, airports, restaurants or any area where a new innovative look is required.

Cloudsorption is available in two versions:

Cloudsorption - Echo Plus is similar to our Echosorption Plus acoustic tiles available in 1200 x 600 x 30mm panels produced from high density sound absorbing core with a factory applied white speckled finish on the face side. This panel has bevelled edges to give it a more pleasing appearance. Each panel is supplied with 4 screw hook eyelets which have to be screwed into the back of the panels for suspension. The panels are supplied 8 to a box and the minimum quantity available is one box. With each box we supply 32 eyelets to be fitted by the installer on site.

Colours: Cloudsorption Echo Plus : White speckled coating

Cloudsorption – Textile and similar to our Type C Wallsorption with a fabric coating available in a variety of sizes and colours up to a maximum of 1.2m x 2.7m. Textile is a 25mm thick sound absorber faced on the visible side with an acoustically porous, decorative fabric that is wrapped around all of the edges to give a very presentable appearance and available in a colour of your choice from the colour chart at the bottom of this page

The number of screw in eyelets required per acoustic panel will depend on the ultimate size and a guide is detailed as follows:

Cloudsorption - Textile acoustic panels – 25mm thick

No. of screw hooks required

1200 x 900mm

4

1200 x 1200mm

4

1200 x 1500mm

6

1200 x 1800mm

8

1200 x 2100mm

10

1200 x 2400mm

12

1200 x 2700mm

14

Colours : Cloudsorption Textile – 20 standard colours are available. See full chart here


Friday, 31 July 2009

NEW - Acoustic Wedge Tiles

Acoustic Wedge Tiles are a popular method of controlling reverberation within studios and music practice rooms. They have a surface that absorb low and mid frequencies.

Acoustic Wedge Tiles are a popular type of sound absorbing tile that will suit most rooms that are being used as either a music studio or music practice room. Because the tiles are wedge shaped with valleys and peaks going in just the one direction, it means there is more acoustic foam per tile and so more efficient sound absorption across a greater frequency range.

There are two thicknesses available and the thicker version will better absorb low and mid frequencies. The wedge profile of these tiles is probably one most recognised which is why we have two available thicknesses that will offer varying acoustic performance depending on your requirements.

Acoustic wedge type sound absorbing foam installed into a music practice room for absorption of unwanted resonance

The thinner tiles have a base thickness of 20mm and an overall thickness of 40mm whereas the thicker tiles have a base thickness of 38mm with an overall thickness of 75mm from the peaks giving much better control of unwanted resonances and standing waves.

These Wedge tiles are one of the most popular tiles and are now available from us. The tiles are available in 381mm, 762mm. Each pack covers total area of 3.48m2 and are available in grey to match our Egg Box tiles and some other products.


Does the profile of foam make a difference to performance?

Yes it does and plain faced acoustic foam and profiled foams both have their pros and cons. 762mm acoustic wedge type sound absorbing foam

First we will discuss plain foam such as our normal sound absorbing foams. Because these have no profile they can be more effective at absorbing sound due to the fact there is more sound absorbing foam.

Where as with profiled foams with their valleys and troughs, there is not the same volume of sound absorbing foam so there is less sound absorption.

The more foam there is to absorb the frequencies then usually, the better the performance will be. Normally, plain faced acoustic foam give a better sound absorption at lower frequencies and typically, the thicker the foam, the better low-end sound absorption will be. Low frequencies have longer wavelengths that mean thicker sound absorbing foam is required to effectively soak these up. Sound absorbing foams absorb sound in a similar way that a sponge absorbs water. The thicker the sponge, the more water it will soak up. The same can be said for acoustic foam, the thicker the foam, the more efficient it will be at absorbing noise, particularly at the low frequency end but be careful, too thick a foam can mean less sound absorption for mid to higher frequencies.

This brings us to the downsides of plain faced foam. Plain faced foams do not have the same surface area as profiled egg box type foams so sound hitting the foam, particularly at shallow angles can have a tendency to Bounce off the foam with little or no sound absorption. Correct placing of the foam can reduce this problem but the plain surface of this type of foam may not be aesthetically pleasing which is one of the reasons why you will often see profiled foam in a studio or music practice room.

Wedge and Egg box and other profiled foams are the preferred choice not only due to their appearance but because they are more efficient at absorbing a wider range of frequencies due to their uneven surface and if the foam is thick enough, will also absorb those annoying lower frequencies. To get the acoustic balance within a room just right, sound absorption of bass notes is a priority and because bass notes usually build up in corners, our plain faced Corner Traps help deal with this instead of a more expensive bass trap. However, if thicker than 73mm sound absorption is required elsewhere, then plain faced foam can be used to build up the thickness and egg box type foam glued on top using our easy to use Sta-Put aerosol adhesive.

As we have said before, profiled sound absorbing foams will trap a greater range of frequencies and will tighten up those mid to high range frequencies that may not necessarily be addressed with thick plain faced foams and will reduce sound reflections within a room. Bass traps will almost certainly be required in addition, to cope with the low end frequencies that are always more difficult to treat and absorb. A combination of profiled foams, plain faced foams and acoustic corner traps will help achieve much better response and control of sound within any room and now means you are able to cut down the reverberation or echo within a room to suit your needs both visually and acoustically.

New - Acoustic Corner Cube


Today we launched our new Acoustic Corner Cubes.

This specially developed sound absorbing corner cube is produced to fit into a tri-corner area of any room and compliments and increases the low end sound absorbency of our bass trap type Acoustic Corner Traps.

This specially developed 305mm sound absorbing corner cube is produced to fit into a tri-corner area of any room and compliments and increases the low end sound absorbency of our bass trap type Acoustic Corner Traps. Essential if you wish to bring a studio or music practice room under control and remove that annoying bass note build up often found in corners. Suitable for use with any of our corner traps with the exception of our Jumbo Trap.

Available in the usual grey to match the Acoustic Corner Traps and some of our other products. These Acoustic Corner Cubes when used in a corner along with Corner Traps will enable you to much more effectively bring a room under control without distorting the music.

Read more on this product http://www.soundservice.co.uk/acoustic-corner-cube.html

Monday, 8 June 2009

New - Noisestopper Acoustic Ceiling Pads


Today we launched our new Noisestopper Acoustic Ceiling Pads.

Noisestopper Acoustic Pads are designed as an easy to install sound blocking insulation that can be laid on top of suspended ceilings. Suspended ceilings are often common to rooms separated by walls that end underneath allowing noise to penetrate the ceiling and easily bounce across any dividing walls into adjacent rooms.
Due to the installation of services above suspended ceilings it is often not possible to extend these walls up to the structural ceiling above or even install an acoustic barrier above them. The answer is the installation of Noisestopper Acoustic Pads that simply sit on top of the existing ceiling tiles. Read more here

Tuesday, 2 June 2009

New "Egg Box" Style Acoustic Foam


Today we launched our new Acoustic "Egg Box" style foam. The acoustic tiles are a popular method of controlling reverberation within studios and music practice rooms. They have a surface that resembles an egg box, hence their name and are an inexpensive method of controlling the acoustics.

Egg Box type acoustic tiles are a popular method of controlling reverberation within studios and music practice rooms. They have a surface that resembles an egg box, hence their name and are an inexpensive method of controlling the acoustics. The uneven surface of these acoustic tiles enables them to absorb a greater range of frequencies and sound waves and the thicker the tiles the more efficiently they will absorb lower frequencies. This is why we offer egg box type tiles with an overall thickness of 40mm and 73mm for those lower frequencies.

Both tiles are available in 762mm sizes with 6 tiles per pack

Egg Box type profiled acoustic foam tiles can be easily fixed with our special Sta-Put aerosol adhesive and are available in any colour you want as long as it is grey. They are flame resistant but if a completely non-flammable sound absorber is required, have a look at our white Foamsorption tiles.

All studios and music practice rooms benefit from the installation of acoustic treatment usually on walls and ceilings and our Egg Box Foam Tiles are an efficient way of breaking up any reverberation and echo within the rooms that would otherwise clutter a mix or recording. No efficient studio is without sound absorbing acoustic tiles along with corner base traps and we can offer acoustic corner traps that will help get the best from your studio when used in combination with the Egg Box acoustic tiles.

Does the profile of foam make a difference to performance?

Yes it does and plain faced acoustic foam and profiled foams both have their pros and cons.
First we will discuss plain foam such as our normal sound absorbing foams. Because these have no profile they can be more effective at absorbing sound due to the fact there is more sound absorbing foam.

Where as with profiled foams with their valleys and troughs, there is not the same volume of sound absorbing foam so there is less sound absorption.
The more foam there is to absorb the frequencies then usually, the better the performance will be. Normally, plain faced acoustic foam give a better sound absorption at lower frequencies and typically, the thicker the foam, the better low-end sound absorption will be. Low frequencies have longer wavelengths that mean thicker sound absorbing foam is required to effectively soak these up. Sound absorbing foams absorb sound in a similar way that a sponge absorbs water. The thicker the sponge, the more water it will soak up. The same can be said for acoustic foam, the thicker the foam, the more efficient it will be at absorbing noise, particularly at the low frequency end but be carefull, too thick a foam can mean less sound absorption for mid to higher frequencies.

This brings us to the downsides of plain faced foam. Plain faced foams do not have the same surface area as profiled egg box type foams so sound hitting the foam, particularly at shallow angles can have a tendency to Bounce off the foam with little or no sound absorption. Correct placing of the foam can reduce this problem but the plain surface of this type of foam may not be aesthetically pleasing which is one of the reasons why you will often see profiled foam in a studio or music practice room.

Egg box and other profiled foams are the preferred choice not only due to their appearance but because they are more efficient at absorbing a wider range of frequencies due to their uneven surface and if the foam is thick enough, will also absorb those annoying lower frequencies. To get the acoustic balance within a room just right, sound absorption of bass notes is a priority and because bass notes usually build up in corners, our plain faced Corner Traps help deal with this instead of a more expensive bass trap. However, if thicker than 73mm sound absorption is required elsewhere, then plain faced foam can be used to build up the thickness and egg box type foam glued on top using our easy to use Sta-Put aerosol adhesive.

As we have said before, profiled sound absorbing foams will trap a greater range of frequencies and will tighten up those mid to high range frequencies that may not necessarily be addressed with thick plain faced foams and will reduce sound reflections within a room. Bass traps will almost certainly be required in addition, to cope with the low end frequencies that are always more difficult to treat and absorb. A combination of profiled foams, plain faced foams and acoustic corner traps will help achieve much better response and control of sound within any room and now means you are able to cut down the reverberation or echo within a room to suit your needs both visually and acoustically.


Read more here

Thursday, 28 May 2009

How are you affected by noise?

We would like to know what the most common noise complaint is.

Please click on the comment box below and let us what type of noise troubles you.

Saturday, 28 March 2009

Noise Resource Library from Sound Service

With 40 years experience supplying soundproofing & acoustic materials to the Architectural and home refurb market, Sound Service (Oxford) has now launched its online Noise Resource Library.


Consisting of 30 detailed and varied articles on all types of noise problems from noisy washing machines, how to reduce noise at work and current UK noise law, this page is a must read for all noise sufferers.


Many of the articles have been written by Sound Service’s expert technical team and these have increased in volume over the last 4 decades. Stephen Young explains further,
“We don’t believe in withholding information that will help people reduce domestic noise. Our library of articles is growing daily and we work closely with external agencies like the Noise Abatement Society to ensure we have the answers to all types of noise pollution on our website”


You can view this useful free resource at http://www.soundservice.co.uk/noise-resource.html

Thursday, 1 January 2009

40 years of sound service

From its humble beginnings supplying car soundproofing in 1969, Sound Service has become one of the best known and respected names for soundproofing materials in the UK.

Based at Crawley Mill in the Cotswold countryside the team of dedicated technical staff ensure you are offered the latest in soundproofing design and innovation and this is partly why they have survived the test of time in a very competitive marketplace.

Architects and designers as well as rival soundproofing companies purchase products from Sound Service as they recognise the quality of materials sold.

In 2008 Sound Service created it's Green Policy and does all it can to reduce it's carbon footprint from manufacture to final delivery to it's customers.

The end of 2008 saw the launch of the company's shopping cart. www.soundproofing-direct.com where customers can now order over 60 % of the main product range with more products being added daily.

When shopping around or thinking of working with a new supplier Sound Service would ask this, Have you been selling your products for 40 years?

Thursday, 6 November 2008

Noisy Neighbours could be a thing of the past!!!

Now has never been a better time to finally do something about your noisy neighbours.

Six out of ten people in the UK are annoyed by domestic noise and with Christmas approaching this number is bound to rise with drunken parties and noisy family get-togethers.

We have been supplying soundproofing materials in the UK for almost 40 years and have now launched our easy to install D.I.Y soundproofing systems.

They are designed for all types of floors, walls and ceilings and are supplied with step by step instructions.

With prices starting from just £28 per square metre for all the materials you need, you can’t go wrong.

“In 2009 we will enter our 40th year supplying high quality effective soundproofing products to homeowners around the UK. Due to popular demand we have now created a range of simple systems designed to be installed by anyone with basic D.I.Y knowledge.” Describes Stephen Young, our Technical Manager.

Not only do we offer free technical advice on our local rate phone lines but over 50 % of our products are made from sustainable materials or 100 % recycled rubber. With just two of these products we have managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tyres which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber.

Don’t just take our word for it; the product pages on our website have genuine testimonials from domestic customers who have used the systems. “I have found the service from Sound Service excellent. Reliable deliveries, an extensive knowledge of Soundproofing and great products.” Gary Louca.

So don’t put up with the noise any longer, give us a call, discuss your problem and see how we can help you. Or check out our domestic website www.keepitquiet.co.uk

Thursday, 2 October 2008

D.I.Y Sustainable Soundproofing For The Environmentally Aware

We’re all becoming more environmentally aware with eco-friendly versions of everything from light bulbs to wall paint. But when it comes to the very fabric of your home, it’s often too late and too expensive to opt for green building materials.

With hundreds of soundproofing solutions available in the current market place for commercial and domestic use, we manufacture from sustainable materials such as recycled rubber where possible.

“Very often, homeowners and tenants want to do their bit for the environment but can’t find a way that fits in with their budget and domestic requirements,” said Stephen Young, Office Manager. “Even in new builds, it’s hard to incorporate eco-friendly materials into things such as walls and floors. But with our range of recycled soundproofing solutions, practical home improvement is both affordable and socially responsible.”

According to World Health statistics, half of the UK population is currently being exposed to more than the recommend levels of noise pollution, making soundproofing materials an excellent starting point for those wanting to go green in their home.

Our 100% recycled rubber Acousticel wall panel is designed to upgrade the sound insulation properties of party walls in the home and all types of domestic properties, the rubber mats are an environmentally friendly way to insulate a noisy neighbour with a minimum loss of room space.

What have we achieved so far?
Replaced 50 % of their soundproofing product range with recycled products or products offering a better sustainable index.
Managed to recycle 146,940 rubber car tires which equates to 1,634 tons of rubber with just two products.

Friday, 18 July 2008

Sound Service go super size !!

We are delighted to announce our move to new larger premises on Monday 11th August 2008.

The move to new premises will enable us to continue to deliver and expand our excellent range of Soundproofing and sound insulation products.

We have designed our move so that it minimizes disruption to our customers but we would ask anyone faxing us to call to confirm we have received it. During this period you may experience delays in getting through to us on our main numbers, please be patient.
Our new address will be posted shortly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Monday, 23 June 2008

Sound Service Silence Tube stations

Tube Lines works in partnership with London Underground and is rebuilding the Jubilee line, Northern line and Piccadilly line, which together carry 40% of all London Underground passengers.

Sound Service has recently provided consultation and bespoke design to reduce noise at Tube stations during the early hours of the morning.

“We undertake development work at night when stations are closed and take great care to ensure we don't disturb our neighbours. We therefore needed to find an acoustic product to cover station entrances. We worked with Sound Service to develop a bespoke product, a removable curtain that we are now able to use across the Tube network.

“Their dedicated team was able to accommodate all our technical requirements and we're looking forward to working with them on further noise related issues," says Rachael Labruyere, from Tube Lines’ Environmental Team.

The Acoustic Curtain is now available nationwide.

Wednesday, 28 May 2008

No more noisy shower pumps ?

Today we have launched our Enclosure Kits.

You use the Enclosure Kits to reduce reverberation and airborne noise in various size enclosures. Common applications would be Machinery enclosures, small pumps such as showers, plant machinery, compressors, office equipment and domestic appliances.

Supplied in a small and large kit they are not only cost effective but ideal for you to D.I.Y. For more information click HERE

Friday, 25 April 2008

No more vibrating speakers

Today we have launched our new speaker isolators. The two new products help decouple the speakers from the source they are sitting on. By doing this you reduce the vibration and increase the quality of sound that the speaker delivers. We now sell a set for studio monitors and small speakers and a load bearing version for subwoofers or gig / PA speakers. Please click here to see the products.

Tuesday, 15 April 2008

Echosorption PLUS stops school back chat

We were called to Hillcross Primary School in Merton, London as their school hall was suffering from a noisy 'echo'. This severely reduced the ability to hold normal conversations within the room, particularly when the room was full of children and made it particularly difficult for children with hearing difficulties.

We installed our Echosorption Plus sound absorbing tiles over the entire ceiling and this treatment not only enhanced the appearance of the room but totally transformed the acoustics. The 'echo' was gone and the hall could once again, hold lots of children and staff with no difficulty in speech being heard and understood.

"If you are unsure on whether you have a room that requires this treatment, stand in the middle of the room when it is empty and clap your hands once and listen to the echo. If it takes more than a second for the echo to disappear then you have a reverberation problem that can easily be cured with our products." Describes Stephen Young, Technical Manager

Echosorption Plus is available from stock and is very easy to install. To obtain a FREE sample please email tech@soundservice.co.uk with your details.

Thursday, 20 March 2008

Sound Service launch domestic soundproofing website

50 % of the UK’s population suffers from noisy neighbours – Are you one of these?

We have been supplying Construction companies and Architects with soundproofing materials and advice for nearly 40 years.

We are pleased to our new Domestic Soundproofing website.
www.keepitquiet.co.uk

The site is loaded with free help articles on how to soundproof all types of noise problems from cars to washing machines and contains a broad range of soundproofing products designed for D.I.Y

“We have always provided the general public with products but have now designed a website specifically with the public in mind. The new website is a simplified version of our main site and is aimed at our customers who want to reduce unwanted noise from neighbours.”

“When selling a property you now have to declare if you have noisy neighbours. Soundproofing therefore increases the properties value and makes it far more sellable if and when you want to move.” Describes Stephen Young, Office Manager.

Wednesday, 16 January 2008

SOUND SERVICE put children's hearing first

We have been awarded a school contract to install sound absorbing Melamine Foam into a classroom and our Echosorption Plus into the main hall of Hillcross Primary School in Morden, Surrey. The contract is to be carried out during the Spring Break in April and the end result will mean the children can hear the teacher more clearly and they are able to concentrate harder on their work.

The install team will be covering the ceilings of many classrooms and some of the walls to help absorb the sound generated by the children. "Many classrooms have poor acoustics. Adults will guess at missing words, children find it much harder to fill in the gaps and their educational development can suffer. The classrooms being treated have children with hearing difficulties and the reduction in reverberation will help them" outlines Stephen Young, Technical Manager for the company.

Tuesday, 8 January 2008

New Products Announced

We have now added 2 new products to our range.

Tilesorption - Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
Tilesorption are sound absorbing ceiling tiles designed to reduce sound and echo within a room or workspace. They boast up to 39db sound insulation (room to room) Click the link above to see the product and it's benefits.

Acoustic Plasterboard
Acoustic Plasterboard is high in mass and this helps absorb sound energy, giving enhanced acoustic performance to the wall & ceiling. Click the link above to see the product and it's benefits.

Wednesday, 2 January 2008

New Domestic Website

During December our marketing team were busy working on our domesticwebsite. The website will still sell many of the items that are currently available on our Architectural website but the technical jargon and performance information will be written in plain English with no references to decibels but rather percentage rates of expected improvement.

The new site will be launched later this month and we will mention it further in the next edition of Reverberate.

2008
Our aim for 2008 is to widen our range of sound reducing products and to offer the best possible systems from the UK and abroad. Our commitment to the environment will be at the forefront of any new product acquisition.

In 2007 we increased our range by adding 13 new products and are constantly developing new relationships with potential manufactures from around the globe.
We look forward to working with a broad range of Architects and would be more than happy to discuss any requirements you may have for PART E or other sound reducing issues.

Wednesday, 7 November 2007

PART E Systems

As requested we have now added our PART E Wall and Floor systems to the relevant pages.

These pages outline the systems in greater detail and allow Architects & Specifiers to specify the products easily. We will be expanding these systems in the new year along with BB93 systems for schools and Class C suitable systems for open areas.

Monday, 29 October 2007

Acoustic Vents

Acoustic Vents are the latest addition to Sound Service's range. The Vents are the ideal solution where air must enter a room whilst reducing the sound leakage.

Although it's unadvisable to make holes in a wall when noise in concerned, if you must do this then the Acoustic Vents are the answer. To see more on this product please click HERE

Thursday, 25 October 2007

Acoustic Sealing Tape

Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd has recently launched an Acoustic Sealing Tape.

The Sealing tape is a self adhesive EPDM foam rubber and is designed for sealing and cushioning stud work or battening. The EPDM is age resistant and chemically neutral against the most commonly used lacquers and plastics. These EPDM acoustic strips are resistant to most caustic chemicals, the ozone, moisture and UV radiation.

It is generally supplied in black 5 or 10mm thick / 10m length coils with a self adhesive backing but can be produced non self adhesive and in alternative thicknesses and widths if required.
Widths stocked are between 10mm - 100mm as standard in 10mm increments. You can find out more about this product by clicking HERE

Wednesday, 3 October 2007

Innovative Wizard works for Sound service

Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd is pleased to announce their new innovative Sound Wizard product finder.

Advising on the correct products to insulate your home against noise has always been a complicated process. Many companies spend hours on the phone advising customers as to the right products to use. At Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd they never shy away from speaking to potential customers but have designed, what they believe to be, the first interactive soundproofing advice software in the UK.

“Before developing the Sound Wizard we found that many customers needed advice outside of office hours and that we were inundated with technical emails the following morning” describes Steve Backhouse from the technical team.

Sound Service have been working with Architects, contractors and the general public supplying sound insulation and sound absorbing products since 1969 and has recently undergone a major re brand and new website design.

“Working with our experienced web team we have produced the interactive Sound Wizard which allows customers to obtain detailed technical advice 24 hours a day without the need to call or email us.

While this service does not replace a person it does allow us to effectively expand a complicated process of questions into a simple and easy to use programme”
explains Tom Sykes, Development Manager.

Friday, 28 September 2007

Sound Service Increase Product Range

Sound Service is pleased to announce its latest range of products.

As well as launching (Syl) Linoroll - 5 in the UK earlier this month the company is now selling,

Door Sealing Kits, - Uprate the sound performance of a standard door with our door seal kits.
Acoustic Fire Hoods - For use downlighters in ceilings.
Bafflesorption - Our new suspended sound absorbers.
Acoustic Laminate Underlay - For Impact reduction under laminate floors.
Acoustic Quilt - Premimum sound absorption for use in cavities,
Ultra Thin Acoustic Membrane - Sound dampening membrane for soundproofing ceilings.
For further information on these items please click on the links above.

Friday, 24 August 2007

(Syl) Linoroll-5 Launches in the UK.

Sound Service (Oxford) Ltd have today launched a new product made my Isolgomma, Italy.
(Syl) Linoroll - 5 is designed to be used under laminate and lino floors to reduce impact transference downstairs. The 5 mm thick roll is made from recycled rubber and is sold on a 12 sq metre roll for under £100.

Sound Service now provides a soundproof solution for every type of floor surface.

Thursday, 16 August 2007

Working with Wimbledon Chase Primary School to Achieve BB93

Sound Service are today installing Echosorption Plus ceiling tiles and Wallsorption into Wimbledon Chase Primary School to help them conform to the BB93 regulations.

The install team will be covering the ceilings of many classrooms and and some of the walls to help absorb the sound generated by the children. "Many classrooms have poor acoustics. Adults will guess at missing words, children find it much harder to fill in the gaps and their educational development can suffer." outlines Stephen Young, Technical Manager for the company.

The end result will mean the children can hear the teacher more clearly and they are able to concentrate harder on their work.

Friday, 10 August 2007

Quieter Webcasting for Oxford University

Sound Service were approached by the E - Research Department of Oxford University and asked if they would install a suitable product to reduce the echo in their hi-tech webcasting suit. After sending a technical adviser to the site it was decided that the rear wall would need to be covered in Wallsorption to absorb as much sound as possible. The installation is taking place today.

Wednesday, 1 August 2007

New website Launch

After months in development, Sound Service launch their new website dedicated to the construction and architectural industries.

“We have looked at our market very closely and made sure that our new site offers everything that a builder or architect will need when sourcing a quality soundproofing supplier” describes Stephen Young, the company’s Manager.

Working closely with Geoff Terrell of Trell Design the company has ensured that the site is viewable on most web browsers and is W3C compatible.

Sound Service is also working on a new website designed for the general public which will follow later in the year.

Thursday, 5 July 2007

Sound Service become official sponsor for local football team

Sound Service is proud to renew its sponsorship with Cassington FC. The company is now the sole sponsor for the team until July 2009 and will feature on their website and football shirts. Marketing Manager Tom Sykes commented; “We endeavour to support local trade and industry where we can. We are pleased to say we have extended our sponsorship with Cassington FC for another 2 years” The team are currently second in theWitney & District Football Association Division One table. You can view their website HERE