The BOËT Group, your acoustic panel expert
For many years now, sound-absorbing acoustic panels have been providing solutions for improving acoustic comfort in your spaces. In your business premises, they offer a range of solutions to noise problems. Absorbent acoustic panels and partitions are excellent acoustic insulators. They are widely used
in recording studios, industrial machinery, auditoriums, public buildings, offices, etc.
Use and effectiveness of sound-absorbing panels
Extremely popular for camouflaging any noise nuisance, absorbent panels offer sound correction and absorption. They are widely used in offices, cinemas and studios. There are a multitude of model ranges on the market: for all professional uses and needs. But this makes choosing the right product even more difficult and complex. Particularly for a professional, the choice of acoustic panels must be adapted to the need.
Why install acoustic panels on business premises?
There are many reasons for this. Noise can cause real discomfort in open-plan workspaces. In a theater or cinema, where sound reverberation is very high. People experience an unpleasant sensation of noise. Often, in the long term, this noise disturbance can cause problems: such as loss of intelligibility or lack of concentration accompanied by fatigue, which can lead to a loss of productivity within the company. Let’s take an example: if you’re in a co-working space, with suspended ceilings, the noise nuisance will adversely affect communication with your colleagues, and little confidentiality in exchanges. If you receive customers in a room with high resonance levels, the meeting will be no picnic. The discussion will be drowned out by the noise in the room. To deal with these situations, you can install acoustic panels. They all have many functions. They correct acoustics, absorb sound and attenuate noise pollution. Absorbent panels are made of fabric and absorbent foam. They can also be a decorative asset. Once fitted with panels, you’ll notice a clear difference, appreciated by the room’s occupants. The level of confidentiality will be much more respected, and your meetings will become more pleasant.
Choosing the right sound-absorbing panel for your business premises
You’re spoilt for choice, with many shapes and colors available for sale. You can choose from a wide range of intricate models designed to meet your professional needs.
There are therefore many different types of acoustic panels to choose from:
- Standard or custom-made
- Suspended by cables or vertically
- Wall- or ceiling-mounted
- Magnetized on metal base
Absorption panels: these are screened tiles, or panels made from an acoustic fabric. Their role is to absorb unpleasant noise and reduce sound resonance in professional premises (factories, restaurants, offices, etc.).
The composition of an acoustic panel
This material is known for its strength and reliability. It reinforces the structure of your business premises. It offers many advantages, such as improved acoustic performance. It is made from either cellular plastic or mineral wool. Some manufacturers use plant-based materials such as cork, solid wood, wood wool, rock wool or wood fibers.
All these materials are excellent sound absorbers. Some manufacturers even use recycled materials. Their Absorption Coefficient, known as alpha sabine, is a measure of your panel’s performance. The value varies between 0 and 1. It is advisable to choose models with a coefficient close to 1, as this will certify good insulation quality.
Another decisive criterion that will guide your choice is the number of panels. The greater the number of acoustic panels, the better the acoustic quality.
Aesthetics: even if the sign fulfills its purpose, its appearance is not negligible. Since your signs will be installed in a place that will be seen by everyone, it would seem wiser if they were pleasing to the eye. As far as installation is concerned, you’ll need to allow a few days for the work, and it’s not an easy task.
Before starting any work, carry out a diagnosis to assess the source of the noise. This will help you plan the right number of panels to reduce the nuisance. What’s more, you’ll need to call in an acoustics professional for this work. His or her intervention will be all the more beneficial to you. It will be carried out with seriousness and ingenuity.
Generally speaking, acoustic panels are an absorbent solution for reducing the uncomfortable noises you face on a daily basis. They offer comfort and a pleasant sound guarantee for you and your customers.
