Schools and Gymnasiums

Memtech Acoustical has cost-effective noise control solutions to significantly improve the acoustics of noisy classrooms, gymnasiums, pools and other areas.

High noise levels in school classrooms and auditoriums can become distracting and can make communication very difficult. In larger rooms such as gymnasiums and swimming pools, high levels of reflected noise from hard surfaces will cause excessive reverberation. This “echo” effect can result in difficulties hearing others speak, and in some cases, can cause overwhelming noise for sensitive individuals.

Classrooms must be quiet to allow teachers to be clearly heard; excessive ambient noise or ‘echo’ can distract students. In addition, classrooms should be acoustically isolated from each other, so that events in adjoining rooms don’t bother teachers or students. Two factors can cause these problems; 1) high levels of noise reverberation within the room, or 2) poor acoustic isolation within walls and ceilings. These conditions can be easily corrected via the installation of appropriate acoustic materials. Absorbing panels will reduce echo, while sound barrier material is used to block noise being transmitted through wall/ceiling structures. MEMTECH ACOUSTICAL has a wide variety of products well-suited for remediating these issues, many of which are available in different colors and designs to maintain the aesthetics of the rooms.

The design and materials used for gymnasium and pool facilities frequently contribute to excessive reverberation: cement walls, tile floors, glass barriers and other hard, flat surfaces are excellent ‘noise reflectors’. These surfaces result in high levels of reverberant sound energy throughout the facility.

Auditoriums and other gathering areas are also often excessively reverberant, adding to an overall ‘din’ and poor communication. In some instances, noise reflection can cause intelligibility issues or can negatively impact musical performances. The strategic installation of acoustic panels can reduce reverberation and improve the overall acoustic characteristics of the room. Again, a wide variety of colors and designs are available to match the desired décor while maintaining optimum acoustic characteristics.

MEMTECH ACOUSTICAL has cost-effective solutions to reduce noise levels in these areas, using materials designed to match any décor. A wide variety of noise-absorbing products are available in a large selection of colors and designs. Soundproofing materials can be hung from the ceiling, or placed around the perimeter of the room.