Acoustic Materials

MARKET SURVEY
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS – AS402

Abhi Karun
Hanan Ameen
Mohamed Sharique
Muhammed Ajmal
Rahul G
Amiya Ayubkhan
Noureen Abdulla
Aliya Parveen

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 Mineral wool
Description:
Mineral wool is a non-metallic, inorganic product manufactured from
a carefully controlled mix of raw materials, mainly comprising either
stone or silica which are heated to a high temperature until molten.
The molten glass or stone is then spun and formed into a flexible,
fibrous mat for further processing into finished products. 

The exceptional thermal, fire and acoustic properties of mineral wool

derive from the mat of fibres that prevents the movement of air, and
from mineral wool’s inert chemical composition.

Applications:
Insulation for roofs, floor slabs, Wall slabs

Format:
Available as sheets and in Packages

Colors:
Grey, Brown and other varients

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 Mineral wool is a very versatile material, and can be manufactured to many different densities to give varying properties, formed in various
shapes and faced with a variety of sheet materials. The range of products includes loose granular material used for blown insulation of cavity
walls, slabs for walls, rolls for loft insulation through to pre-formed and faced pipe sections, ceiling tiles and acoustic panels.

1.Mineral fiber: A generic term for all non-metallic inorganic fibers.

2.Mineral wool: A generic term for mineral fibers of a woolly consistency normally made from molten glass, rock or slag.
3.Glass wool: A mineral wool produced from molten glass.
4.Rock wool: A mineral wool produced from naturally occurring igneous rock.
5.Slag wool: A mineral wool produced from molten furnace slag.

ACOUSTIC INSULATION:
Porous materials such as mineral wool work to control and reduce noise by allowing air movement into the fabric of the material. The
fluctuations of air molecules - which form sound waves - move into the body of the mineral wool, where friction between the air particles
and the material’s narrow airways cause sound energy to be dissipated as heat.

Thickness:
25-100mm

Price :
• Price point in kg: 20-35/- Rs
• Price point in square metres: 100-250/- Rs
• Price point in bags: 700-1500/- Rs

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Cellulose panels - CFAB
Use:
Interior

Applications:
Any area requiring acoustical or thermal treatment: insulation
components, office panels, acoustic panels/inserts

Characteristics:
65-75% recycled, resists mold growth, easy installation, acoustic
insulating

Format:
Panels installed with adhesives

Colors:
Gray

Sizes:
2′×4′, 4′×4′, 4′×8′ | Thickness: ½″, 1″, 2″

Certification:
Class A fire rating

Price:
Rs. 40/ sq. ft
Cellulose panels - CFAB
CFAB™ is an inventive, yet sustainable, alternative to traditional fiberglass and synthetic acoustical or thermal panels. CFAB Cellulose Panels
are perfect for insulating an area of a project, as acoustic panels/inserts, and a variety of other noise-reduction tasks.

The open design and density of CFAB™ cellulose insulation panels increase sound absorption to control and deaden sound reverberation
and echo. CFAB™ cellulose acoustical panels achieve high Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) ratings based on the density specified.

Thickness 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 4,000 NRC

½″ 0.05 0.09 0.33 0.64 0.87 1.01 0.50

1″ 0.09 0.26 0.84 1.05 1.05 1.05 0.80

1½″ 0.14 0.40 0.93 1.09 1.03 1.03 0.85

2″ 0.39 0.63 1.18 1.11 1.06 1.09 1.00

CFAB™ Cellulose Panels – Acoustical Testing Data

Absorption Coefficients @ Octave Band Frequencies (Hz)
 PERFORATED PLYWOOD
• Plywood strategically pre-drilled with
spaced holes so as to reduce
reverberation.

• When sounds flow through the

perforations, the air moves more
violently within the holes, converting
the acoustic energy into heat and
friction-which then dissipated from
the environment.

5mm Thickness

₹ 110 Per sq.ft

Roberts super felt premium underlayment
Made for soundproofing floor and to cushion flooring, Roberts Super Premium Underlayment is a high performance felt underlayment,
made in part from recycled fibers using a high heat manufacturing process.

The felt is dense making it a good material for absorbing noise, rather than reflecting it.

• For use with engineered wood and laminate flooring

• Provides cushion over concrete and wood subfloors

• 360-Feet square roll.The IIC and STC tests measure sound transference
from an upper level room to a lower level room. The IIC measures sound
such as moving furniture and walking, while the STC measures sound
such as voices and television.

• Sound Transmission Lost Test (STC) rating of 66

• Impact Sound Transmission Test (IIC) rating of 67

• 360 sq. ft. roll (60in. x 72ft.) 1/cs

Cost Rs. 11000 per 360 sq ft
Silk Metal Use:
Walls, Ceiling, Interior

Applications:
Commercial, residential, corporate, healthcare, cultural, industrial

Characteristics:
Acoustic insulation, micro-perforated, reduce sound reflections,
smooth appearance, installs into 15/16" ceiling grid

Format:
Slabs / Plates / Panels, Tiles

Colors:
White, black, or anodized finishes

Sizes:
Tegular Ceiling Tiles – 23-3/4" x 23-3/4" x 1/2" – White, 23-3/4" x
23-3/4" x 5/8" – Black; Flat Sheets: 26-3/4" x 94-1/2" - Clear
Anodized, 50" x 118"

Certification:
AEMIC Tested

Price:
Rs. 140/ sq. ft
Silk Metal
Silk Metal ceiling & wall panels are state-of-the-art micro-perforated aluminum sound-absorbent panels that reduce echo and sound reflections.
The panels have an elegantly smooth appearance. Resembling smooth silk fabric, Silk Metal™ is available in tegular or flat ceiling tiles that
install easily into any standard 15/16″ ceiling grid.

Silk Metal uses a patented angled micro-perforation method rather than traditional direct 90° perforation methods. These micro-perforations
help achieve the ideal surface to absorb wave energy generated by sound and electromagnetic waves, and for heat mitigation.

125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz NRC

Silk Metal 0.86 0.94 0.65 0.77 0.76 0.75 0.80

Silk Metal™ Ceiling Tile – Sound Absorption Coefficients

Appearance Flat or Tegular

23¾″ × 23¾″, White – 3/8″ – Tegular Edge

Stock Colors & Sizes
23¾″ × 23¾″, Black – 5/8″ – Tegular Edge

Maximum Panel Size 26¾″ × 78¾″

Quadra pyramid diffuser
• This diffuser generates a polar response over a board frequency
range using a pre-rotated pyramidal pattern to create sixteen angles
of reflection.

• Available Size:23.75” x 23.75” x 2.75”

• Material: Class A Thermoplastic

• Mount: Direct mount (wall or ceiling) or Drop into T-Bar Grid

• Fire Rating: Class 1 (A)

• Price: 42 Rs/sqft
Fiberglass Acoustic Wall Panels

sound-absorbing panels
placed on walls or
ceilings to control sound
and reduce noise,
eliminating slap echo
and control comb
filtering.

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Specialized details: Common uses:
• Material: Glass fiber substrate • Auditoriums
• Texture: Fabric • Stadiums
• Edge detail: square edge • Offices
• Shading: choice of fabric • Meeting rooms
• Sizes available: 600x600mm • Cafeterias
600x1200mm, 1200x2400mm • Restaurants
• Thickness: 25mm • Theatres
• Price: 350 per sqm • Libraries

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 Quilted curtain
• Material: Mass loaded vinyl. 1.25 & 1.00 lb sq. ft.,
reinforced also available.
• Pattern: Smooth finish.
• Features: High density, limp material to reduce
transmission of sound.
• Applications: Reduced noise transmission through
ceilings, walls, floors, machinery enclosures, ductwork.
Apply over suspended ceilings on studs or joists.
• Nom. Size: Rolls: 54" wide x 20', 30', 60'. Nom.
Thickness: 1/8"/1.25 lb. sq. ft.
• Color: Standard black. Optional: translucent, gray
(reinforced), clear.
• Installation: Material can be nailed, glued, screwed,
stapled or can be reinforced and grommeted and hung
like a curtain.