29 September 2008
No QuietStone left unturned for CMS Acoustics
CMS Acoustics Solutions has expanded its reverberation control range, with the launch of QuietStone, a high performance, robust acoustic cladding material for walls and ceilings. With the superior sound absorption properties already proven at tube stations on the London Underground, QuietStone provides an ideal reverberation solution for diverse applications, including educational environments and railway stations.
Consisting of graded natural aggregates, bonded using a silicone-based resin, QuietStone has been designed with air cavities to directly absorb a wide range of sound frequencies. Quick and easy to install, the acoustic cladding material provides superior sound absorbing properties with a noise reduction coefficient of up to 1.08 at 4000 Hz. When installed correctly, it delivers sound insulation equivalent to a solid wall. Moreover, QuietStone can also make a significant contribution to the thermal resistance of buildings if it is incorporated into the roof construction.
Available in a choice of acoustic wall panels, ceiling tiles or bespoke cladding solutions, the material can be cut to shape around wall fixtures such as light switches and sockets. An acoustic ceiling tile solution, QuietStone Light, has also been developed to fit into a standard suspended ceiling.
Flexibility of use, combined with excellent fire resistance and non-toxic qualities, means QuietStone is ideal for sports halls, swimming pools, interview rooms, sound studios and rail stations. With a range of standard or bespoke colours offered, QuietStone also provides an aesthetically pleasing finish to walls and ceilings. The resilient nature of the QuietStone material allows it to be vacuumed, scrubbed and washed with detergents or sterilised using baterio-cides, without damage.
David Holder, sales director, CMS Acoustics, comments: “Hard wearing and versatile, QuietStone offers a long lasting, flexible approach to control reverberation times. The high performance cladding material complements our existing range of acoustic wall and ceiling treatments, enabling us to provide a complete solution for all sound absorption challenges.”
