The brief
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We were asked by a customer home builder to carry out a series of Combined Air Pressure Testing and Sound Insulation Testing at this seaside property in Gwynedd, Wales
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The Sound Tests were Airborne Wall tests
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To pass an Airborne test for new build properties you must score 45db or hig her
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Airborne tests measure the difference in sound levels between the receiver room and neighbouring walls or floors
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If the sound output in the receiver room is 100db and the sound leakage being passed through into the neighbouring room is 40db, then the result would be 60 and therefore would be a pass
The process
- Due to this being a new development, multiple tests are often carried out over several visits. The results below show the tests for Plots 15 and 16 of this site
- After reviewing drawings, on site testing was ready to be completed. All calibrated equipment was setup in accordance to our strict procedures to ensure the most accurate result possible
The results
Plot 15 - Target
Plot 16 - Target
Airborne Wall Target
≥ 45
Plot 15 Living Room/Kitchen - Plot 16 Living Room/Kitchen
≥ 45
Plot 15 Bedroom - Plot 16 Bedroom
Plot 15 - Result
Plot 16 - Result
Airborne Wall Result
Plot 15 Living Room/Kitchen - Plot 16 Living Room/Kitchen
Plot 15 Bedroom - Plot 16 Bedroom
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Compliant
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The plots shown here achieved extremely good scores which shows that they have a very good level of both air tightness and sound insulation
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Our Combined Testing package offers excellent value