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Soundproofing Your Office

  Noise is one of the most common complaints raised by employees working in an office environment. If you have previously worked in a similar environment, you are well are of all distracting factors a busy workplace can have. A noisy workplace can be more than just an annoyance. Multiple studies have shown noise in the office can seriously reduce productivity and increase stress, not to mention lower job satisfaction and employee morale. Research has also revealed that business owners are often unaware that they have a noise problem.   For employees working in an office environment, a noisy workspace is more than just an annoyance. It can cause distractions, reduce productivity, and even increase stress, not to mention the effects on employee morale and job satisfaction. Research shows that employees working in noisy offices are more likely to leave their job within six months. More than half of employees say they lack a quiet space for productive work. Workplace acoustics have gro

How to reduce noise in hotel room

  A noisy room is one of the most common complaints among hotel guests. In fact, more people complain about this issue than they do about their room’s cleanliness. To keep hotel guests happy, we recommend acting as soon as possible to reduce sound pollution in hotel rooms. Sleep is essential for good health and as hotel owners it is a priority to give your guests the best experience they can possibly get. Having a bad experience can have ripple effects for the hotel as reviews are often left.   Benefits of Hotel Room Noise Reduction People stay in hotels for numerous reasons, from visiting family to enjoying a vacation. No matter the reason for their stay, most guests want to sleep and relax in their room. When you reduce noise in your hotel, you make guests much happier, and you’ll also enjoy several benefits as the owner. Here are some benefits of hotel soundproofing: Improved customer satisfaction:  When noise from other rooms, the hallway or outside sources keeps guests f

Acoustic Insulation for Concrete Floors

    Soundproofing a concrete floor Most buildings with concrete floors have enough mass and density to block the transfer of sound waves. Conversation and TV noises generally wouldn’t pass between the floors of buildings that use concrete. The only significant noise issue that you should expect is impact sound. This is generally when an object such as a chair or item is moved around the concrete.   The best way of soundproofing concrete floors to reduce impact sound is to use a layer over the concrete flooring. The soundproof layer is installed over the concrete and below the floor finish . The type of soundproofing you use to block impact sound through the concrete is made from materials that absorb impact sound before it transmits into the concrete.   How effective is concrete floor soundproofing? Soundproofing a concrete floor will reduce impact noise, airborne noise, or both.  Different systems offer different levels of noise reduction depending on the level of

Installing External Wall Insulation

  External wall insulation is essentially a layer of protection for your property, which has multiple benefits. Such as the property retains much more heat on the inside, therefore feeling a lot more comfortable. In addition, the heating system should work less hard, helping save money off heating bills. External wall insulation ( EWI ) is the preferred choice to upgrade the thermal efficiency of properties with solid walls, made using a single layer of bricks. Most UK houses built before 1930 have solid walls and EWI is the ideal option if there are no restrictions on the property . Uninsulated walls allow around a third of the warmth in a house to get out. Making your central heating system work harder to maintain the desired temperature. External and  cavity wall insulation  will help to keep heating costs low because your boiler won’t work as hard wasting energy to keep the ideal environment. Benefits Installing EWI doesn’t interrupt the residents within the property you’re in th

Everything you need to know about air source heat pumps

How does an air source heat pump work? An air source heat pump takes heat from the air and boosts it to a higher temperature using a compressor. It then transfers the heat to the heating system in your home.  They work like refrigerators in reverse.  The air source heat pump absorbs heat from the outside air into a liquid refrigerant at a low temperature.  Using electricity, the pump compresses the liquid to increase its temperature. It then condenses back into a liquid to release its stored heat.  Heat is sent to your radiators or underfloor heating . The remainder can be stored in your hot water cylinder.  You can use your stored hot water for showers, baths and taps.  The pump uses electricity to run, but it should use less electrical energy than the heat it produces. This makes them an energy-efficient way to warm your home. Air source heat pumps work even if the temperature is well below zero. Ground source heat pumps also harness natural heat and increase the temperature to w

The perfect makeover with Cladding

When thinking about a makeover for you home adding Cladding to your home is a great way to give your home a make-over in a cost and time-effective way.   Allowing you to have multiple completely unique looks to your satisfaction.   With cladding, you can take control of how your home looks, as well as adding a layer of protection, and improving the value of your property.  Cladding is part of the exterior wall of a property that protects all the other interior elements of the property.   Adding cladding to the exterior walls not only gives a home a unique design, but it also helps to keep the property better protected from harsh British weather conditions. This will add value to your property in the eyes of potential buyers, who want a home that can stand the test of time. Cladding offers the warmth and luxury of high-quality materials , combined with a superior level of protection and durability, resistant to water and isn’t affected by rot caused by weathering. Cladding is o

Complete Guide to Successfully Install Weatherboards

  What Is Weatherboard Cladding? Weatherboard cladding protects the exterior walls of your property against potential damage caused weather conditions. It also has insulative properties, helping to keep the warmth in and your heating bills down. While weatherboard cladding is traditionally made from timber, in more recent years cheaper higher performance alternatives have become more popular such as PVCu and fibre cement cladding.   Types Of Weatherboard Cladding There are three main types of weatherboard cladding – PVCu, fibre cement, and timber. In recent years timber weatherboard cladding has become rare, due to high levels of maintenance and exposure to weather damage.   Fibre Cement Cladding Fibre cementweatherboard cladding is versatile and easy to maintain. Installed with an overlap effect, it can also imitate traditional wooden cladding, and can be installed horizontally and vertically. Another benefit being the various colour schemes available perfect for every