23 March 2007
Vertiface Composition delivers an acoustic blessing for St Cuthbert’s Church
CMS Acoustic Solutions has been the bearer of peace for St Cuthbert’s Church, Preston, after supplying Vertiface Composition - a retrospectively applied acoustic wall covering system - to control reverberated sound in the church’s Northumbria Hall.
The installation of Vertiface Composition can achieve a Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of up to 0.8, typically reducing reverberated noise by approximately 80%.
Installed onto the sloping ceiling of the hall, Vertiface Composition adheres directly onto finished interior wall surfaces to deliver an aesthetically appealing acoustic treatment.
Vertiface Composition is made from 100% polyester fibres that are thermally bonded in a non-woven matrix and laminated to a high density non-woven polyester backing.
Predominantly featuring hard and reflective surfaces, including vinyl flooring and a number of glass windows, the new build church hall required a remedial acoustic product which would effectively absorb reverberated sound without appearing to be a corrective measure.
Reverend Chris Halliwell of St Cuthbert’s Church, explains: “Although the hall looked very nice and provided us with a lot of space, the noise and reverberation that we were experiencing was making it difficult for us to realise its full potential.
“CMS Acoustic Solutions were able to recommend a suitable system which not only attenuated sound, but was also pleasing on the eye.”
The Vertiface Composition range is available in a fine velour or rib finish. Typically 10-25mm thick, it is available in both rolls and tiles.
Simple to install, Vertiface Composition offers a retrospective and cost effective acoustic solution. Available in 30 colours, St Cuthbert’s Church selected ‘Myst’ to reflect the colour scheme of the hall.
David Holder, CMS Acoustic Solutions director, comments: “With the hall primarily featuring reflective surfaces, the environment offered no natural sound absorption properties. Even in areas where noise control has not been sufficiently accounted for, the installation of a retrospective solution such as Vertiface Composition means that poor acoustics needn’t be endured.”
Particularly suited to the education sector, commercial offices, concert halls, theatres and libraries, Vertiface Composition can be used in any areas that are affected by reverberated sound.
The Vertiface Composition range is a safe, non toxic, non irritant, recyclable product that is resistant to moisture and fading. It also allows the use of drawing pins should its surface be required as a noticeboard.
