One of the main problems in in closed offices where walls do not go to deck, is the lack of speech privacy. In open office areas, the lack of walls can create distractions for those trying to work especially when it comes to background noise and conversation. How Sound Masking Works Sound Masking is not […]
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May
May
A Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) contracted Commercial Acoustics to install acoustic wall panels in one of their facilities. Speech intelligibility is critical in facilities such as TRACONs, because of the critical information that needs to be conveyed and understood. The air traffic controllers within the facility are responsible for guiding airplanes both taking off […]
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Mar
Mar
Speech privacy is a common issue in law offices, where confidential or private information is regularly discussed. Unlike many commercial office spaces where lack of speech privacy is only a nuisance, there may be legitimate legal concerns in law offices specifically. Commonplace in healthcare and financial industries, sound masking provides a level of background white […]
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Mar
Mar
A common question many clients have is how to clean their acoustic panels, or if it’s even possible. Since panels are fabricated with special-made acoustically transparent fabric there may be cleaning limitations. Determining the likelihood of damage or wear on your acoustic wall panels should be a major consideration for your fabric selections. Acoustic Panel […]
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Mar
Mar
Accurate Acoustic Details are a critical element to any project’s ultimate success. While great care is generally taken to specify STC-rated wall assemblies and IIC-rated flooring assemblies, the field performance is often highly dependent on details including boundary conditions, edge interfaces, and treatment of wall and floor penetrations. Architectural Acoustic Details are equally critical to […]
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Mar
Mar
There’s a large amount of misinformation regarding the common sound rating criteria used by acoustical consultants and architects; from STC and NRC to IIC and Delta-IIC, many of these various ratings measure significantly different performance metrics of the assemblies in question. Below, we explore the data gathered, analysis performed, and underlying ASTM specifications used to […]
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Feb
Feb
There are two complementary principles of soundproofing – flanking and workmanship. Sound Flanking Pathways 1% Rule: “Flanking” is the process of sound bypassing the partition through its path of least resistance. The 1% rule declares that a 1% opening in a partition will allow 50% of the sound to pass through. A corollary is that […]
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Jan
Jan
East Side High School in Gainesville, FL was renovating their school auditorium. As part of the renovation, the school decided that the auditorium would require acoustic treatment. The project was put out to bid and Commercial Acoustics was invited to provide the bid for sound absorbing panels. After providing the bid and a site visit […]
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Jan
Jan
Multi-Family Floor Soundproofing Art District Flats (ADF) is a new multi-family development under construction in the heart of Downtown Denver. Construction began on the 125,000 SF, 8-story apartment complex in July 2019 and the completion was scheduled for the end of 2020, but it is still under construction. Multi-family developments such as this one do […]
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Dec
Dec
Luminary Hotel is a high end Autograph Collection hotel that recently opened in Fort Myers, along with a new culinary theater and multiple restaurants. The Workshop Culinary Theater is a spot where guests can watch food be prepared on the stage and taste what’s been cooked by the chef. Ella Mae’s Diner is a southern […]