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24 Jan 2025
If you have noisy neighbours, or if you are particularly sensitive to noise generally, you may want to consider improving your home’s soundproofing – Hush Acoustics…
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24 Jan 2025
Good acoustic conditions within school classrooms are significantly important for maximising inclusivity in education, particularly for children with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH), as Hush Acoustics explains here…
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6 Dec 2024
One area of a school that experiences the widest extremes of high and low noise levels is corridors that link classrooms and other communal areas, such as school halls, sports facilities or dining halls. Hush Acoustics has more…
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4 Dec 2024
Are you looking to make your room quieter? You can improve soundproofing levels in the walls of your home, as this Hush Acoustics article explains…
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7 Nov 2024
Hush Acoustics has completed a project to improve the acoustic environment much closer to home than usual by installing its high performance Class A sound absorber panels within its HQ boardroom.
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6 Nov 2024
The key to creating an acoustic wall or floor that delivers on its promise is to ensure all areas of the construction are treated in the most effective ways to minimise the potential for sound paths. Hush Acoustics has more…
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16 Oct 2024
One of the most important ways to ensure sound transmission is minimised through a wall, floor or ceiling is to decouple the structural elements, such as joists, studwork or masonry, from those that face onto the room. Hush Acoustics has more…
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15 Oct 2024
Hush Acoustics has helped to significantly improve the acoustic environment inside a trio of contemporarily-designed city centre offices in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds.
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20 Sep 2024
The acoustic environment inside a highly sustainable sports hall building, which was recently built at a school on the south coast of England, has been optimised with high performance sound absorber panels from Hush Acoustics.
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17 Sep 2024
Hush Acoustics has successfully improved the acoustic conditions within one of the two halls at a West Yorkshire primary school by providing a solution to reduce reverberation.
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6 Sep 2024
Acoustic floor and wall systems designed and supplied by Hush Acoustics have enabled the developer of a new build apartment scheme in Surrey to deliver high quality homes.
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9 Aug 2024
The combination of Hush Slab 100 sound absorber slabs and Hush Mesh Firewire enables the voids of timber joisted floors to be acoustically upgraded.
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12 Jun 2024
Incorporating acoustic insulation into the design of roofs is crucial to deliver finished buildings which provide acoustically comfortable internal environments. Hush Acoustics has more…
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3 Jun 2024
The form of construction used for separating floors in the UK’s housing stock most often involves timber joists of one type or another – Hush Acoustics has more.
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29 Apr 2024
Leading UK acoustic systems manufacturer Hush Acoustics has introduced two additional variants of its Hushlay Soundmatting product.
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26 Apr 2024
Hush Acoustics has invested in the safety and sustainability of its commercial vehicle fleet by achieving Gold status in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
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14 Mar 2024
The Building Safety Act came into force in England & Wales in April 2023, heralding a new era for construction – Hush Acoustics has more…
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12 Mar 2024
The way we build in the UK is undergoing one of the biggest changes in decades, with the implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022 – Hush Acoustics has more…
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7 Mar 2024
Any separating floor, ceiling or wall that features a void can benefit from an acoustic upgrade using the class A1 fire rated Hush Slab sound insulation slab from Hush Acoustics.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
18 Dec 2023
Acoustic floating floors are proven to reduce both airborne and impact sound transmission between separating floors because they decouple the floor panels from the structure through a resilient layer. Hush Acoustics has more…
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5 Dec 2023
The developer behind a Victorian mill conversion in West Yorkshire has achieved superior levels of sound insulation for the building’s separating walls, floors and ceilings through a range bespoke sound insulation systems and products from Hush Acoustics.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
9 Nov 2023
Not all conversion projects that sub-divide a house or other building into two or more domestic dwellings will involve creating upper and lower floor self-contained flats. Another approach is to divide vertically, so, for example, a large detached house becomes two semi-detached houses. Hush Acoustics has more…
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16 Oct 2023
This in-depth article sees Hush Acoustics outline what kind of acoustic control is needed in SEN-friendly classrooms…
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11 Oct 2023
An effective solution from Hush Acoustics to reduce reverberation and echo features inside a south London primary school classroom.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
18 Sep 2023
Soundproofing a building is done in a number of different ways depending on the way the internal walls, floors and ceilings are constructed. For example, are they created mainly using timber, metal frames or masonry/concrete? Hush Acoustics takes a closer look…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation, Walls
13 Jul 2023
One of the most common questions that arises in the design and specification process for acoustic floors or walls is how it will perform in the event of a fire. Hush Acoustics has more…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Insulation, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection, Walls
10 Jul 2023
The Hush Slab range of sound absorbing insulation slabs from Hush Acoustics helps architects and specifiers to achieve excellent acoustic performance.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Insulation, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection, Walls
31 May 2023
This article sees Hush Acoustics explore why upgraded acoustic design is key to quality in high-end residential buildings…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
19 May 2023
Hush Acoustics has enabled a North London homeowner to solve a noise issue that was affecting their neighbours, without having a significant impact on room size.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
16 May 2023
This article from Hush Acoustics outlines how good acoustic design can make schools autism-friendly and inclusive. Read to find out more…
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25 Apr 2023
The acoustic environment inside the dining hall of Camelot Primary School in South London has been transformed through the installation of Hush Absorber 50A panels from Hush Acoustics.
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6 Apr 2023
Hush Acoustics has shown how its high quality sound absorber panels can be used to improve the acoustic comfort within a busy office environment.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Insulation, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
27 Mar 2023
This article from Hush Acoustics explores exactly what are the acoustic design requirements for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs)?
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
6 Mar 2023
Acoustic insulation products and fully tested systems available from Hush Acoustics are extremely effective at sound reduction for student accommodation buildings. This piece takes an in-depth look…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Insulation, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
3 Mar 2023
The range of high performance acoustic insulation products and fully tested sound reduction systems from Hush Acoustics enables architects and contractors to deliver high quality student accommodation buildings
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
8 Feb 2023
Acoustic insulation products and fully-tested systems from Hush Acoustics are an ideal fit for sustainable building designs.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Floors, Insulation, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls, Waste Management & Recycling
3 Feb 2023
Hush Acoustics has helped the developer of an apartment conversion scheme in a Pennine village to achieve superior sound reduction standards.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Building Systems, Case Studies, Ceilings, Floors, Insulation, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Walls
25 Jan 2023
Hush Acoustics believe we have to think carefully about the potential for a wave of neighbour noise complaints from air source heat pumps (ASHPs) and ground source heat pumps (GSHPs).
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
19 Dec 2022
Recent research provides compelling evidence why separating floors in houses and apartments need to be designed to much higher acoustic standards. Hush Acoustics has more…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Building Systems, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
29 Nov 2022
Residents at a luxury retirement village in Warwickshire are benefiting from significantly improved acoustic comfort, thanks to Hush Acoustics.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Walls
22 Nov 2022
Hush Acoustics has launched a new double-action matting that can significantly reduce sound transmission through separating floors.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Ceilings, Floors, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products
9 Nov 2022
Timber based acoustic insulation products from Hush Acoustics can be used with confidence in building specifications where a high sustainability rating is sought thanks to the company’s FSC certification.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Building Systems, Ceilings, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Timber Buildings and Timber Products, Walls
25 Oct 2022
With all schools and local authorities having to focus on maximising value when investing in new build and refurbishment projects, it is understandable that safety compliance, longevity and energy efficiency are prioritised. Hush Acoustics has more…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls
23 Sep 2022
Reverberation is the most common reason why classrooms, sports halls, communal spaces and other types of teaching areas become unbearably noisy to the point where it affects the ability of teachers to teach, and students’ ability to learn. Hush Acoustics has more…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
8 Sep 2022
Hush Acoustics has provided an effective solution to sound reverberation issues which were severely impacting a South Yorkshire school’s recently created learning pods.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Insulation, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
2 Sep 2022
High performing sound insulation solutions from Hush Acoustics have delivered outstanding results in material change of use conversion project on the Isle of Man.
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24 Aug 2022
Everyone involved in the design, specification and fit-out of schools and colleges has a responsibility to ensure their solutions deliver the right acoustic environment. Hush Acoustics has more…
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21 Jul 2022
Hush Acoustics has completed its move to a new site in Sheffield, which provides significantly more capacity for production and stockholding of its soundproofing product range.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation, Walls
12 Jul 2022
This Hush Acoustics article outlines how to add soundproofing when creating a home cinema room. This home improvement trend has sparked the imagination of many homeowners in recent years.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
12 Jul 2022
If you live in a house which is plagued by creaking floorboards, finding a practical solution to the problem may not always be easy to identify at first. Hush Acoustics has more…
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23 May 2022
Anyone who lives in a flat is going to hear some noise from properties above, below and to the side. But what do you do when it all gets too much, and it starts affecting your life? Hush Acoustics has more…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
6 May 2022
Before you begin thinking about the products you will need for soundproofing a floor, there are several important questions to consider. Hush Acoustics have more…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products
25 Mar 2022
Taking steps to soundproof your floor by carefully considering the type of underlay you use at the planning stage can make a massive difference, as Hush Acoustics explains…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
24 Mar 2022
Hush Acoustics has helped the developer of residential properties in Manchester to achieve an outstanding a soundproofing standard for the separating floors of an apartments conversion project.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Insulation, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
23 Mar 2022
The latest technical CPD seminar from soundproofing and acoustic insulation specialist Hush Acoustics is an ideal free resource for any architect or contractor.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Building Systems, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Innovations & New Products, Insulation, Publications, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Seminars, Training
14 Feb 2022
Falling short of the requirements when dealing with screeded concrete/masonry floors could result in costly remedial work if it fails to get building control sign-off, as Hush Acoustics explains…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Floors, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Insulation, Membranes, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation
11 Feb 2022
Hush Acoustics is supporting the rapid growth in the popularity of underfloor heating (UFH) by ensuring homeowners and developers can also maximise the acoustic performance of their floors through its range of specialist insulation products.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Insulation, Retrofit & Renovation
6 Dec 2021
This article from acoustic solutions specialist Hush Acoustics explores why acoustics should have a higher priority in hotel refurb and new build.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Building Systems, Ceilings, Floors, Insulation, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
6 Dec 2021
An acoustic membrane from the Hush Acoustics range should be a key part of the specification to address nuisance impact sounds.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Ceilings, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Floors, Insulation, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Membranes, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
5 Nov 2021
Metal web joists or posi-joists have become a popular choice for floor construction in recent years, explains Hush Acoustics…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
2 Nov 2021
Sound absorber panels from Hush Acoustics significantly reduce reverberation and nuisance noise in open plan offices, helping businesses and public sector organisations to provide much higher quality, more productive and less stressful working environments.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Health & Safety, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
11 Oct 2021
Walsall College is the largest provider of qualifications for 14- to 19-year-olds in the West Midlands Borough of Walsall. Hush Absorber 50 panels feature there…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Ceilings, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
5 Oct 2021
Sound reverberation is something that can be addressed relatively easily using today’s advanced sound absorption solutions, as Hush Acoustics explains…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Floors, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
27 Sep 2021
This piece from acoustic material manufacturers Hush Acoustics explores how to add acoustic insulation in floors with underfloor heating.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
24 Aug 2021
Improving the acoustic performance of separating floors constructed using timber joists can be achieved simply and economically using Hush-Felt 25 joist strips from Hush Acoustics.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
20 Aug 2021
The material shortages faced by UK construction are going to be with us for some time. This is due to a whole host of reasons from the recent ‘pingdemic’ to unprecedented market demand. Many of these are out of the building product manufacturers’ control, explains Hush…
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23 Jul 2021
If you are considering converting an historic building, it is vitally important to consider the common issues that Hush Acoustics outlines here…
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22 Jul 2021
Impact sound can be dramatically reduced in the separating floors of domestic, commercial and public buildings by using Hush-Panel 28 to create a floating floor.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
9 Jun 2021
The rapid post-COVID bounce-back in commercial and public sector activity has coincided with a DIY and home improvement boom, the likes of which never seen, to exert unprecedented pressures on the building industry, explains Hush Acoustics…
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Floors, news, Walls
2 Jun 2021
Hush Acoustics’ range of sound insulation systems provides an effective noise reduction solution for all the most widely used approaches to constructing concrete or masonry separating floors.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Floors, Insulation, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
11 May 2021
Acoustic insulation has come a long way in that time and Hush Acoustics has been at the forefront in the UK, as the company explains in this article…
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30 Apr 2021
Acoustic material manufacturer Hush Acoustics launches a fully tested, building regulations-compliant acoustic treatment system.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Floors, Innovations & New Products, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
6 Apr 2021
Hush Acoustics’ wide range of complete systems can be applied to walls, floors and ceilings of virtually any type of construction.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Floors, Health & Safety, Research & Materials Testing, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
19 Mar 2021
Hush Acoustics has added greater choice and flexibility in creating acoustically insulated separating floors, through an enhanced range of acoustic battens.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Floors, Innovations & New Products, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products
2 Mar 2021
Never before has there been such a great opportunity to raise the bar on quality in terms of offsite construction and MMC, explains Hush.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Floors, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
18 Feb 2021
The Hush-Slab 100 sound insulation slab is ideal for upgrading acoustic standards inside any residential, public or commercial buildings.
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1 Feb 2021
A system approach by Hush Acoustics enables architects and contractors to upgrade sound insulation with confidence in ceiling and floor constructions of listed buildings.
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15 Jan 2021
Hush Acoustics make the argument, in this article, that the COVID-19 pandemic has made us rethink whether our homes are fit for purpose…
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14 Jan 2021
Architects, developers and building contractors can get the latest insights into sound insulation by attending the Hush Acoustics online CPD presentation on 21 January at 10:30am.
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13 Nov 2020
Hush-Panel 28 (from Hush Acoustics) provides a proven way for house builders and developers to prevent creaky floors and impact noise from internal and separating floors in single dwellings and multi-occupancy properties, including apartment blocks.
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6 Nov 2020
Hush Acoustics’ comprehensive range of systems and products provides housebuilders and developers with a clear route to delivering comfortable, high quality homes.
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20 Mar 2020
Hush Panel CEM 28 is Hush Acoustics’ exceptional high mass acoustic floorboard, made from cement particle board and covered with its exclusive Hush Felt 10mm resilient layer.
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13 Sep 2019
This article from Hush Acoustics outlines the causes of the annoyance that is creaking floors, as well as solutions to help deal with the issue.
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25 Jul 2019
Whether creating a space to play your music or wanting to make a professional area to produce a big hit, Hush Acoustics can make your musical dreams a reality.
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31 May 2019
Hush Acoustics were recently called to Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man, to a beautiful mid terraced property converted into four spacious apartments over as many floors.
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31 Jan 2019
In September 2017, St Bronagh’s Primary School in Rostrevor, County Down, moved into their newly built premises, which features Hush Acoustics products throughout.
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11 Dec 2018
Hush Acoustics has recently been involved in a project at one of the most important historical ships, SS Great Britain.
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7 Dec 2018
This article from Hush Acoustics takes a look at offsite construction and how the company are active within this marketplace.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, BIM, Infrastructure & CAD Software, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Ceilings, Floors, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls
6 Dec 2018
Hush Acoustics have helped deal with acoustic issues within the Junior Department of King’s House in Richmond, a busy all boys school.
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4 Dec 2018
A world first Aviation Academy situated in Norwich has been transformed into an innovative learning environment, with help from Hush Acoustics.
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24 Sep 2018
Designed and engineered by experts, Hush Panel 28 is Hush Acoustics’ unique, adaptable and efficient sound reducing floor panel; one of its bestselling acoustic flooring products.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Floors, Posts, Research & Materials Testing
21 Sep 2018
Warren Court is a brand new development for which Hush Acoustics provided Marlowe Building Contractors with advice and materials for the apartments soundproofing.
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22 Aug 2018
A variety of solutions from Hush Acoustics have featured in a brand new residential development in Canterbury, Kent.
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8 Feb 2018
Hush Acoustics Ltd has released a detailed BIM Object library to assist the industry’s switch to digital building modelling, with objects available in Revit and IFC formats.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, BIM, Infrastructure & CAD Software, Building Industry News, Information Technology, Insulation, Posts, Walls
19 Jan 2018
Specifying sound control products in construction can prove difficult, but Hush Acoustics have substantial experience to assist with this process, especially with economic conditions in place following the Brexit vote.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Insulation, news, Posts, Walls
18 Jan 2018
Hush Acoustics’ high quality soundproofing products and systems could be the answer to solving the issue of high noise levels that have come with the increase in homes having lower acoustic capabilities.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Insulation, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Posts, Walls
1 Nov 2017
As the world of construction continues to progress and evolve at a rate of knots, Hush Acoustics believe they can design soundproofing within the construction process that holds its own in the future.
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2 Jun 2016
Hush Acoustics explains how to soundproof new build developments, by specifying acoustic products that are compliant with current UK Building Regulations.
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21 Apr 2016
Hush Acoustics supplied an acoustic rubber matting solution to a development which had failed to achieve acoustic compliance with UK Building Regulations.
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8 Feb 2016
Reverberation noise is a potentially serious issue which affects many individuals over many commercial and industrial sectors.
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20 Jan 2016
Hush Acoustics offers an explanation of residential acoustics, and information on what homeowners can do to reduce noise levels and soundproof their properties.
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2 Oct 2015
Hush Acoustics will be showcasing its range of soundproofing systems at this year’s Build Show, which will take place at Birmingham’s NEC, 6 – 8 October.
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28 May 2015
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9 Mar 2015
The Hush-Panel 28 Floating Flooring can be fitted as both structural and overlay boards over timber and concrete in refurbishment or new build projects.
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18 Feb 2015
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