Why do acoustics matter?
With heavy equipment operating, often around the clock, industrial and marine environments are loud. This noise is not only a nuisance but also a health hazard.
When people are exposed to consistently elevated noise levels, their physical and mental health suffer. Loud workplace or environmental noise has been shown to cause hearing impairment, hypertension, heart disease, sleep disturbance, irritability, and stress. It can also increase workplace accident rates.
Construction materials, particularly insulation, play a crucial role in reducing noise to healthy levels, ensuring compliance with global noise regulations and requirements.
ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation products provide excellent acoustic performance due to their open, fibrous structure. As sound waves enter, acoustic energy is converted into heat energy through friction against the surface of the fibres. This reduces the amount of reflected noise in an enclosed space and the structure-borne noise from equipment such as engines, turbines, piping systems, and HVAC ducts.
Stone wool insulation maintains its acoustic performance over time and in challenging environments, allowing you to deliver acoustic safety and comfort that you can rely on. When you’re thinking acoustic performance, think ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation.
