Acoustic Fencing
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Acoustic Fence Panels
Designed especially to reduce noise, acoustic fencing is the ideal choice if you want peace and quiet in your garden.
Made from high-quality, solid timber, acoustic fencing is constructed to minimise gaps. This reduces the amount of sound that is able to travel through. Our Acoustic fencing has been tested to BS EN 1793-2:2012 and comes with a certificate.
Acoustic fencing is the perfect solution if you live near a school, railway, commercial building, busy road, or just want less disturbance from neighbouring properties. By installing acoustic fencing, you can relax and enjoy your garden or commercial property without worrying about loud noises and sounds.
All our acoustic fencing is made from sustainable wood and pressure treated to protect against fungi, mould, and rot. This means your fence will still look good and offer exceptional soundproofing qualities in the seasons to come.
Discover our acoustic fencing below, and place your order today. We deliver to Kent, London & Essex, But can delivery to the whole of England. If you need for more information on sound proof fencing take a look at our Guide on Everything you need to know about Acoustic fencing. There is an approx 2 week lead time on this fencing as it is made to order.
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- Do I need any special permission to install an acoustic fence?
No. As far as planning permission is concerned, acoustic fences are subject to the same regulations as regular fences.
Remember that if your fence is over two metres high, or over a metre high next to a highway or footpath, you must apply for planning permission regardless of the type of fence you’re installing. If in doubt, we recommend getting in touch with your local council’s planning permission team.
What levels of sound reduction can I expect from an acoustic fence?It depends on where your fence is installed, how high it is, as well as the noise source and how loud it is.
In our experience, you can typically expect a noise reduction of between 10 to 30 decibels.
Whats the lead time for delivery?It is approximately 2 week lead time for our acoustic fence panels.How many decibels quieter will it be?Our acoustic fencing can reduce noise levels by as much as 28 decibels* in laboratory conditions, while maintaining an attractive fence. For example for every 10dB Sound Reduction the human ear hears a halving of sound.
How tall can you make acoustic fencingWe can supply acoustic fencing up to 3.6 metersCan I paint my acoustic fence?Yes – you can paint or stain your fence without dampening the noise-reducing properties it provides. However, bear in mind that your acoustic fence comes pressure treated, so you will need to wait for the treatment to dry before you paint your fence. This can take between one to three months, depending on the time of year you install it.Do I need to treat the acoustic fence?No all our fencing is fully pressure treated and comes in a natural colour or brown.
What colour do acoustic fencing come in?Our sound barrier fence panels only come in natural green or brown.
What thickness are the panels?The acoustic boards are 38mmHow wide are the sound barrier fence panels?The fence panels are 2.1 meters wide.Can you install my acoustic fence for me?We can! If you want to ensure your fence is installed to optimise noise reduction, we offer a fencing installation service across South London, Kent, and Essex.Can I do any other things to reduce noise in my garden?It’s frustrating when you can’t use your garden because of the noise coming from outside sources. As well as installing acoustic fence panels, here are some other ways you can reduce noise levels.
- Add trellises to dampen noise coming into your garden
- Plant thick and bushy shrubs and trees to create a sound barrier and privacy
- Install a water feature or wind chimes to create soothing sounds
- Build a shed or outbuilding to act as a barrier
Can I Collect?Yes we have a warehouse and showroom in Northfleet In Kent. There is at least a 2 week lead time on this fening
Unit F6
Northfleet Industrial Estate
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 9SW
Acoustic Fencing Install Guide
Below you will find a step by step guide on what we believe to be the best way to put your Acoustic project together.
Listed below are the components that you will require to make a run of Acoustic Fencing, along with a with a diagram of half a bay so that you can visualise where the components go.
- 25mm x 125mm / 150mm x 150mm Slotted Post
- 38mm x 150mm T&G Starter Boards (Left image)
- 38mm x 150mm T&G Boards (Right image)
- 38mm x 75mm Counter Rail
- 38mm x 150mm Twice Weathered / Bull Nosed Capping
- 38mm x 75 mm Support Batten
Step 1.
In order to achieve maximum strength on the fence, post holes must be set to a minimum of 600mm deep.
Depending on the height of the fence, please adjust the depth of the holes accordingly.
Once all posts are in situ, please secure the post using concrete or any other suitable alternative that you prefer.
Ensure that all posts are straight and at the same height for level grounds. If the fence is on an incline posts will need to be stepped to accommodate the gradient change.
Step 2.
All boards are supplied in 2.1m lengths. This is the length required from slot to slot in each bay of fencing. In order for all boards to fit correctly.
Please allow adjustment room for movement and natural expansion of timber.
Step 3.
Please ensure the starter boards are installed first. This will mark the bottom of each bay.
The starter boards have a tongue only and no groove present.
If you are working on a gradient, marking out a starting point and installing some blocks (that can be removed) for the starter boards to sit on will help in erecting the fence. An image of these can be seen at the top, “Step One (1)”.
This is done by stacking each board so that the groove meets the tongue of the previous board. Continue this until the full height of each bay has been fulfilled.
For fencing involving a gradient, please screw a timber block to the bottom of each slot. This will prevent the starter board moving or slipping when installing the boards . Refer to image in “Step One (1)”.
Step 4.
Once a complete bay of fencing has been installed, each and every board will need to be screwed on both ends to the post. This will provide additional strength and rigidity to the fence.
This will only need to be done on one side of the fence.
The process will need to be repeated on every bay of fencing.
Screwing every board is not a requirement in order for the installation to work.
However. It is strongly advised to minimise impacts and potential problems long term.
Step 5.
After the installation of the tongue and groove boards, now its time to prep the top of the fence panel for a cap.
Two lengths of 38mm x 75mm P.A.R top rail need to be installed either side of the fence and fixed appropriately.
Ensure the top of the fence is flat in preparation for the fixing of the capping.
Step 6.
The final process is to fit the capping to the top of each bay.
This should be fitted so that you have a slight overlap on each side of the fence and should connect with the next bay to form a continuous capping covering the entire fence. For fences involving a gradient, this effect will not be possible.
Once the installation of the capping is complete, please fit the remaining support batten vertically to the centre of each bay,
Screwing the batten to every other board again as another way of increasing the strength and stability of the fence.
We strongly advise this process, as well as introducing another way of strengthening the fence and minimising movement between the boards it will also increase the longevity of the newly built acoustic specification.
Finishing Touch
The final process is to fit the capping to the top of each bay.
This should be fitted so that you have a slight overlap on each side of the fence and should connect with the next bay to form a continuous capping covering the entire fence. For fences involving a gradient, this effect will not be possible.
Once the installation of the capping is complete, please fit the remaining support batten vertically to the centre of each bay,
Screwing the batten to every other board again as another way of increasing the strength and stability of the fence.
We strongly advise this process, as well as introducing another way of strengthening the fence and minimising movement between the boards it will also increase the longevity of the newly built acoustic specification.
