Solinear’s exclusive Soundex™ acoustic louvre range is favoured by prominent main contractors, specifiers and architects who understand that minimising noise pollution is a vital component of modern life. Superior quality manufacturing, highly dependable and very effective, it has proven to be enormously successful for Solinear and for the people and wildlife feeling the benefit of a quieter environment.
Why is it called Soundex™?
As the name implies, Soundex™ is an amalgamation of ‘Sound’ and ‘ex’, which is Latin, meaning “out/out of/away/out of the way.
It is pronounced ‘saʊnd-eks’/’sow-nd-eks’.
What is the purpose of the Soundex™ range?
Solinear’s Soundex™ products are specifically designed to reduce the level of noise passing from one side of an acoustic louvre to the other.
How does the Soundex™ range work?
Using an aerodynamic structure designed to reduce sound pressure, acoustic louvres provide attenuation (noise reduction) whilst also maintaining the required airflow.
What materials are used to produce the Soundex™ range?
Solinear’s Soundex™ acoustic louvres are commonly available in aluminium, pre-galvanised mild steel and stainless steel.
An option of a galvanised and stainless-steel wire bird-guard or stainless steel or nylon insect screen is available for fitment to the back rear facing of the acoustic louvre module.
Any queries regarding materials, finishes, colours etc. can be discussed with one of Solinear’s friendly advisors.
Where is the Soundex™ range manufactured?
All Solinear products, including the Soundex™ acoustic louvre range, are manufactured at Solinear’s UK-based manufacturing facility. There is no reliance on imported products which means that Solinear has complete autonomy over production, timescales and quality control. Products do not leave the manufacturing facility without thorough checks.
How versatile is the Soundex™ range?
Solinear’s Soundex™ range is highly versatile, irrespective of size or form of structure. The acoustic external louvre panels can be designed, manufactured and supplied to suit any size aperture and the louvre construction can be adapted depending on the acoustic attenuation required. Acoustic louvres can be manufactured and assembled as individual units or alternatively, interlinked to accommodate any size openings and bespoke requirements. Products are provided in a variety of depths, blade profile arrangements and material construction to achieve optimum design performance in terms of noise control, financial cost and special requirements.
What are the benefits of the Soundex™ acoustic louvre range?
Solinear’s Soundex™ range offers many benefits. It is designed primarily to reduce sound transmission from the source of the noise to surrounding areas thus subduing the potential for noise disturbance and complainants to the building owners and occupiers. Very important as noise pollution can be highly detrimental to a person’s wellbeing.
Typically used in building openings, acoustic louvres can be used as acoustic screens around mechanical plants where airborne noise needs to be reduced, diverting plant and generator sound away from noise sensitive areas, while simultaneously allowing continued airflow for equipment requiring ventilation.
As well as effectively alleviating nuisance noise, acoustic louvre systems have other advantages; offering a level of weather protection for external plantrooms – helping to prevent damage from meteorological conditions such as wind and rain ingress and debris from entering the area that the louvres are protecting. With external acoustic louvre panels, fully integrated support steelwork systems can also be provided, which are designed to withstand wind loads. As our weather becomes more extreme and unpredictable, louvres are providing robust protection against the elements.
Louvres also offer privacy, preventing see-through to potentially valuable equipment. Additionally, tamper-proof and climb-proof louvres can act as security barriers or enclosures deterring people and animals from entering an area that houses important machinery therefore safeguarding the equipment against damage and possible interruption to service. It also protects potential visitors/intruders from harm. As safety is of the utmost importance and litigation is rife, taking preventative measures to avoid injuries and even possible fatalities is crucial.
Can installing Soundex™ help the environment?
Noise pollution is not only harmful to the wellbeing of people, but it can also be extremely damaging to the planet’s fragile ecosystem too, impacting wildlife including insects and birds. Animals use sound for a variety of reasons, including to navigate, find food, attract mates, and avoid predators so, if other noises interfere with the sounds of nature the delicate natural balance can be compromised.
Therefore, installing acoustic louvres can help to mitigate the harmful impact of manmade noise on the environment.
As acoustic louvres also allow for natural airflow, they decrease the reliance on artificial climate control methods which, in turn, means that there is reduced burden on precious energy resources. Also, worth bearing in mind that as energy prices are rapidly increasing, the necessity to reduce energy consumption is growing fast.
Are there any examples of Soundex™ projects available?
There is a dedicated case study page on the Solinear website, which has proved to be very popular with potential clients preferring to see examples of real-life projects featuring the products they are interested in.
Below is just a small selection of case studies, from the many, featuring Soundex™ acoustic louvres:
- Solinear designed, manufactured, delivered and installed a bespoke Soundex L150G acoustic louvre system enveloping the north and south roof plantrooms above a quadruple height glass atrium at the University of Sheffield.
- Solinear was specified by Leslie Jones Architects to develop a system to control noise levels from the associated plant room at INTU Uxbridge.
- Solinear was asked to design, manufacture and install a product that would help reduce noise from a large amount of plant machinery on the roof of Great Ormond Street Hospital, with weatherproof sections and colour-matched to previous construction works. This project was also the subject of an informative blog – read more here.
Want to know more about Solinear’s popular Soundex™ range?
More in-depth and technical questions can be answered by talking to one of Solinear’s friendly and helpful team or visit the dedicated Soundex™ web page for more information.
