How to Effectively Control Highway Noise

BySokin Milee
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Noise is an everyday occurrence we all have to deal with. It infiltrates every aspect of our lives. Whether we work in a noisy workplace or live near a construction site, it encroaches on us all. Perhaps we have noisy neighbors who play loud music or have their television up too loud. If we live near an airport that can be bothersome too. If we live near a highway, it could be the noise of passing traffic. One way cities have tried to combat the bothersome sounds of traffic was to put up concrete walls. While on the face of it, this might seem like a good solution, in reality, concrete barriers merely reflect the sound becoming even louder. A better solution is to use what are known as outdoor sound barrier walls which are not made of concrete but rather other sound-absorbing material.

 

Outdoor Soundproof Wall Strategy

When addressing a specific sound source, there are multiple techniques used by architects, developers, and engineering teams to battle unwanted noise.

A few of those techniques are listed below:

  • Various Materials Used for Sound Barriers
  • Various Surfacing to Improve Sound Absorption and Appearance
  • Barrier Placement with Regard to the Source of the Noise
  • Arrangement of Barriers

We as your noise reduction partner, we can provide noise consultants to identify the source of the sound and provide a noise reduction plan that would meet your needs. 

 

Benefits of Sound Barrier Wall Panels

By increasing the amount of space between the source of the sound and the sound barrier, the ability of the sound-absorbing material to minimize the noise is greatly increased. Unfortunately, this is not always possible with highways cutting through residential areas. Because of that, other techniques have to be employed. One of those techniques is to install a barrier between the highway and the residential areas.

 

There are a number of benefits to using outdoor sound barrier walls to limit highway noise. The most common benefits are listed below:

 

  • Captures High and Low-Frequency Sounds
  • Reduces Stress-Inducing Noise
  • Does Not Reflect Sound Waves as Concrete Does
  • Minimizes Physical, Mental, and Emotional Impact on the Community
  • Offers Pleasing Aesthetics
  • Panels Are Mobile and Easy to Install and Uninstall if Needed

 

Absorbing Sound Waves

By designing noise barriers out of specialized material, they can absorb noise far better than traditional building materials. Designing them so their surfaces have texture to them is one way to make them better able to absorb sound waves. Placing them so the face of the panel is not directly facing the source of the sound is another way to make them better at cutting down on unwanted noise. 

 

In Conclusion

We have been in the business of providing the best in effective noise reduction solutions for decades. Our noise consultants are the best in the business. We can provide the top-of-the-line commercial outdoor sound barrier walls available. Reach out to us today to find out more information.

 

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