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The Sounds of Silence - Building in Peace and Quiet
February 20, 2013
Sound will play a key role in the coming decade as aging baby boomers
look to home building materials that block unnecessary outdoor noise. An
aging population, combined with the economic reality of smaller lot
sizes, government regulations forcing intensification, as well as the
increasing prevalence of attached homes and condominiums means that the
need for effective sound barriers from neighbours and neighbourhood
noise will only increase.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Every municipality has different regulations - defines “noise” as unwanted sound, and its acceptable level
is typically a personal preference. However, there are several elements
that determine one’s response to sound. Our perception of noise is
affected by factors such as our mood, time of day, background noise and
our expectations.
Standards for Managing Sound
There are a number of ways to assess building materials for their ability to manage sound:
1. Sound Transmission Class (STC)
2. Outdoor–indoor transmission class (OITC)
Noise Reduction Building Tips
For construction industry professionals there are a number of ways
to reduce outside noise, improve quality of life and increase property
values for your home or condominium buyer. These include:
1. Use the high SCT (Sound
Transmission Class) and Outdoor–indoor transmission class (OITC) rated
products. Make it a habit of asking about sound ratings when choosing
building materials, and work these sound ratings into your marketing
materials... - Sally Moore
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NUDURA's ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
NUDURA
Insulated Concrete Form structures act as an effective sound barrier, filtering out
unwanted noise, dampening sound vibrations from unwanted outside noise
creating comfortable working or living spaces for occupants. NUDURA ICF
structures create the ultimate in building comfort. STC rating of 50*
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*Based on a minimum 6" NUDURA form concrete core thickness in accordance with NUDURA installation procedures.
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