Are you finding it difficult to communicate seamlessly during your meetings? Are you frustrated with distracting noises and echoes when working on important projects in your office? If so, it’s time for you to improve the acoustics of your office and meeting rooms.
How? Your ultimate solution is wood acoustic panels for office and meeting rooms. A perfect fusion of functionality and aesthetics, soundproof wooden panels can help improve the sound quality of your professional space while elevating its interior design look.
But with different types of wooden acoustic panels available, or even laminate options, how do you select the right acoustic panels tailored to your needs? In this article, we have listed some essential factors you should consider to pick the perfect wooden soundproofing panels for your office and meeting room.
Tips to Choose the Right Wood Soundproofing Panels for Offices and Meeting Rooms
You want to create an acoustically balanced environment in your office and meeting room, and, hence, decided to install wood acoustic panels. But are you not sure how to buy the perfect soundproofing panels? Take into account the following tips and factors:
● Acoustic Needs
Now that every space has unique soundproofing requirements, you should determine the primary use of your office and meeting room. In addition, you should identify the type of noise you want to control- it can be echo, reverberation, or background noise. Knowing these will help you decide which type of soundproofing treatment your workspace needs.
● Consider What Noise Reduction Range You Need
Wooden soundproofing panels for meeting room made from different materials absorb different sound frequencies. You should consider the primary sound frequency range that needs to be controlled and look for panels designed to target the same frequencies.
For areas that have noise pollution, you can pair any perforated wood panel in a space but it matters WHAT you pair with the panel to give you the greatest noise reduction. Cue in the different acoustical backing solutions! TerrAcoustics® panels are made with a wood veneer or HPL/LPL face on top of a ¾” MDF panel. The MDF we use is made with improved strength and moisture resistance while also made with no added formaldehyde (NAF). We offer 1” or 2” TerraCORE® Poly by FabriTRAK Systems Inc acoustical backing as well as the standard 1” fiberglass.
For offices, it’s advisable to install a 1” – 2” acoustical backing with any one of our TerrAcoustics® panels. If sound is coming through the walls, there are other options as well to block the sounds from penetrating. At TerrAcoustics®, we can explore those options together.
● Focus on Aesthetic Integration
Your office and meeting room interior design reflects your brand and work culture. Wood acoustic panels come in a variety of natural wood veneers and an abundant amount of laminates. With wood veneers, we have the custom option for your millworker to stain on site or our factory can accommodate. We have the ability to paint any of our perforations as well as produce them with a paint ready finish. Looking for a certain laminate style or design? Send us what you are looking for and we will find the closest thing! Whatever design is in mind, we are here to make that vision a reality!
● Check Acoustic Performance
The acoustical backing thickness is what matters most when pairing with wooden acoustical panels, and most importantly, NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating to evaluate their effectiveness in absorbing sound energy.
Thicker acoustical insulation (typically 1-2 inches) are better at absorbing lower frequencies, while thinner panels are ideal for higher frequencies. In addition, for offices and meeting rooms, you should choose panels with an NRC rating between 0.70 and 1.00 for optimal sound absorption and clarity. Our ¾” thick wooden panels paired with a 1” insulation, will give you a 0.70 on most patterns and will be about 1-3/4” off the wall once installed.
Enhance the Sound Quality and Productivity of Your Office and Meeting Room with TerrAcoustics®
Choosing the right wood acoustic panels is crucial not just to upgrade your office and meeting room’s design but also to promote productivity, clear communication, and employee well-being. Considering the above-discussed tips and factors and choosing the right acoustics partner- TerrACoustics® can help you buy the perfect wood soundproofing panels and create a well-functional, noise-free workspace.
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