Keep it quiet - FMJ

Abstract

James Saunders, General Manager of Enfield Speciality Doors, explains how acoustic doors can be used to tackle this 'forgotten pollutant'. What is an acoustic door? An acoustic door is an entrance or internal door made from materials specifically designed to keep sound in or out of a space. The door is fitted with an acoustic seal to ensure sound doesn't travel through the gap around the door slab and the frame. Glass panels Glass panels offer improved visibility in or out of a room for a normal entrance or internal door, and this feature can be incorporated into an acoustic door - but with some limitations. A holistic approach to noise Sound travels through walls, floors, ceilings and structural supports, so acoustic doors are only part of the solution to a noise problem. Beautiful aesthetics Acoustic doors can be manufactured in a range of materials, colours and finishes to ensure that these functional, practical doors can also match the interior design of a building and further enhance the space. With much to consider, working with a specialist door manufacturer to get the specification absolutely right will maximise the performance of the door and ensure happier, healthier spaces.