Are you trying to control noise inside a space or noise escaping from a space?
It matters! You can treat the noise at the source, or prevent the noise from traveling to other areas. Our foam experts can help identify the options.

What kind of noise are you trying to control?
Are you trying to attenuate background noise, machine noise, high- or low-frequency noise? Every kind of noise demands a different solution. Our foam product specifications can help identify the options.

Are aesthetics important to your application?
We have fabricated aesthetically pleasing solutions for the most demanding environments. Foam can be symmetrically fabricated, and painted or covered with fabric to create a multitude of appearances.

How important is fire rating to your application?
Fire rating is very important for some applications. It’s important to know whether your application is included in building code regulations that requires fire-rated materials.

What is a sabin?
A sabin is a unit of acoustic sound absorption. One square meter of a 100% absorbing material has a value of 1 sabin.

What is an NRC?
A single number rating, which is the average of the sound absorption coefficients in the octave bands centered at 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 Hz.

What is the best way to install ceiling tiles?
If you have purchased foam attached to backer boards, simply drop the tiles in place in the ceiling tile grid. If you are gluing foam tiles directly to the ceiling, make sure both surfaces are clean and dust free. Apply .25” bead of glue 1” from outer edges around the entire perimeter. Then apply a bead of glue diagonally from corner to corner to make and X in the center of the foam tile. Gently press foam tile into place for 5-10 seconds. Carefully pull foam tile away and allow glue to get tacky (45-60 seconds). Press foam tile back into position and hold; checking your pattern for positioning before glue takes a permanent set.

What is the best way to install acoustical panels?
If you are gluing foam tiles directly to the ceiling or walls, make sure both surfaces are clean and dust free. Apply .25” bead of glue 1” from outer edges around the entire perimeter. Then apply a bead of glue diagonally from corner to corner to make and X in the center of the foam tile. Gently press foam tile into place for 5-10 seconds. Carefully pull foam tile away and allow glue to get tacky (45-60 seconds). Press foam tile back into position and hold; checking your pattern for positioning before glue takes a permanent set.

What is the best way to install an acoustical baffle?
Hang either horizontal (standard) or vertical (special order) with built in straps using a 1/16” cable or lightweight chain. Loop chain/cable around joist/truss/eye bolts. Run the chain/cable directly through grommet in baffle strap and secure ends together.  Check baffle to make sure its level and lined up with other baffles.

What is UL94HF-1?
A flammability standard released by Underwriters Laboratories of the USA.