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Acoustifence

New Acoustifence-Landscape™ Attachments

Acoustifence® was originally developed by the Acoustiblok corporation for offshore oil rig noise isolation, the Acoustifence has had proven success in many demanding applications. World Fence News defines Acoustifence as a "new defense against outdoor noise pollution". Commonly used in industrial usage, highways, construction sites, mass transit rail lines and even dog kennels, it is now available for residential use. It is a simple and economical first step in noise reduction which can truly make an improvement in your life and increase your privacy.

The Acoustifence is a unique 1/8th inch, 6' x 30' (3mm x 1.83m x 9.14m) heavy mineral filled visco elastic acoustical material. Longer lengths are available. It is made in the U. S. A. (from all USA materials) and, unlike fences or shrubs, this material does extraordinarily well in not only blocking direct sound, but also has a tendency to reduce sound from reflecting off it. This occurs as the flexible heavy mass Acoustiblok material actually vibrates from sound, transforming some of it into inaudible trace amounts of heat (sheet lead works in the same manner). Considering that the ideal sound reducing construction is heavy, limp and air tight, the 1 lb. per sq. ft. flexible Acoustifence can be an excellent first step in reducing your noise level. It has acoustical properties that provide a lab-certified STC (sound transmission classification) of 28. While a 28 dB reduction represents a decrease of 85% to the human ear, this will be very relevant to surrounding objects from which sound will reflect over or around your fence.

While the indoor Acoustiblok material is used and recognized throughout the world, even winning awards in the British House of Commons, the new Acoustifence material is extremely strong and engineered to withstand outdoor construction sites, highway environments, and even offshore oil rigs. Full exposure to dirt, grease, oil, mold or even being driven over is not a problem for the Acoustifence.

Having black anodized brass eyelets every 6 inches on the top edge and some on the bottom, allows easy hanging or attaching of the fence to just about anything. Heavy duty nylon wire ties are supplied with the fence and stainless wire ties are available at additional cost. Multi-level construction projects can easily overlap multiple Acoustifences attached to scaffolding to achieve many floors of vertical height sound blockage.

Staggered wood shadow box privacy fences (which of course provide no acoustical privacy) can easily incorporate Acoustifence without changing the visual appearance. Simply remove the vertical wood slats on your side of the fence, install the Acoustifence and reinstall the wood vertical slats. This is very easily done and leaves the appearance intact while adding acoustical privacy. A hammer, small crowbar, screw gun and some non rusting screws should be all the tools required.

Acoustical FenceAcoustical Fence
Shadow box fences are easy to convert to an acoustical sound barrier with Acoustifence. For added aesthetics, the Acoustifence can be painted with an outdoor latex based paint.

To help you with your expectations, consider your noise source as a light bulb in a totally black night. The fence will block direct light (the majority) from reaching you, but any surrounding higher structures or trees will allow some lesser reflections to reach you. Sound acts in virtually the same way, therefore, the more barriers between you and the source the better.

"Sound Abatement" is a reduction in noise as nothing is "sound proof." As such, we encourage you to consult with us for maximum sound reduction applications. Should you need advanced acoustical mapping we do provide such using the finest calibrated Norsonic test eq in conjunction with the state of the art CadnaA acoustical prediction software. This is, of course, rather expensive, but provides very accurate estimates. A big step up from the Acoustifence is our All Weather Sound Panels which block more and absorb (non-reflecting) virtually all sound striking them. Feel free to call or email us with your noise problem.

Performance is relative to your installation and the following:

  • Sealing of any gaps or joints in the fence including any gaps at the bottom
  • Your particular position relevant to the position of all other objects which may reflect some non-direct sound over or around your fence. (termed flanking)
  • The specific frequencies of the noise, as some are reduced more than others
  • The wind will have some effect also.

Seattle Light RailAcoustifence attached to Seattle Transit

For almost 2 years the city of Seattle attempted to reduce the screeching noise of a light rail transportation line traveling through a residential area. Several other methods had been tried without success. The problem was recently resolved by simply attaching 5000 feet of AcoustiFence to the existing guardrail. No additional structural changes or skilled labor was required. Officials and residents are thankful the problem has finally been resolved. "Sometimes the simplest method is the best method, I highly recommend AcoustiFence".

"Residential neighbors next to our restaurant had complained about the noise coming from our outdoor patio, and we purchased three Acoustifences to block out the music and the noise in general. The neighbors seem much happier now, and we can keep our customers happy with music outdoors. Acoustifence® is definitely something we would recommend to Residential customers as well as Commercial customers."

Celine G. Chick
Park Restaurant
Dallas, TX

"We love this product. First, I was amazed at how thin it is, my 14-year-old son and I installed it ourselves with no problem. Our neighbors complained that the noise from our yard was quite loud before we installed the Acoustifence, and now you can't hear a thing. People think the birds are gone."

Paula Carroll, owner of roosters, chickens and wild turkeys that were bothering the neighbors
Helena, Alabama

 

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Acoustifence® Installation

Number of people: 2
Time required: 20/30 min.
Items: Utility Knife, Pliers, 70 ea. 120 lb nylon wire ties included with purchase. 
Stainless steel ties available for additional cost (recommended).

  1. Cut and remove the plastic wrap around the roll.
  2. Lean the roll against the fence as vertical as possible with the grommet edge to the top. Line up the top of the roll to the top of the fence or at the desired height.
  3. Begin unrolling the Acoustifence material along the fence. Have one person slowly unroll the material while the second person inserts the ties in each grommet as the material is unrolled. Insure that the material is kept taught as you install the wire ties to prevent it from sagging.
  4. Remove the tape and roll core.
  5. Pull each cable tie so that the Acoustifence is properly lined up at the desired height. DO NOT make the cable tie tight! It must be loose enough to allow the eyelet to pivot freely. Try to distribute weight equally.
  6. Do not trim off end of cable tie until you are sure weight is distributed equally.

 

For more information on your particular project call John @ 800 669 5519 ext 101 or email him at the link below.

 

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