DAMPA whitepaper acoustics - Flipbook - Page 25
2: Use the Walls
If ceiling-mounted acoustic solutions are not sufficient, installing acoustic wall panels is an effective alternative. In fact, walls are often the easiest place to start, as many sound-absorbing solutions are easy to install
and relatively cost-effective.
A general rule of thumb for optimal acoustics is that wall-mounted sound-absorbing materials should cover
approximately 20% of the floor area. However, the exact percentage depends on both the placement of the
absorbers and their sound absorption class.
Like a suspended ceiling, walls are often close to the sound source, especially in narrow spaces, and can
therefore have a significant and noticeable impact.
If sound absorbers are already installed, consider whether additional panels are needed and potentially in a
higher absorption class. Even more importantly, ensure they are placed optimally to achieve the best effect.
For maximum impact, absorbers should be staggered and, where possible, mounted on adjacent walls. If
this is not an option, and the space includes large reflective surfaces such as large windows, the best placement for wall absorbers is directly opposite these reflective surfaces.
Read more about DAMPA acoustic wall solutions here.
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