Air Testing & Sound Testing – Gwynedd, Wales

THE BRIEF

We were asked by a customer home builder to carry out a series of Combined Air Pressure Testing and Sound Insulation Testing at this seaside property in Gwynedd, Wales
The Sound Tests were Airborne Wall tests

To pass an Airborne test for new build properties you must score 45db or higher
Airborne tests measure the difference in sound levels between the receiver room and neighbouring walls or floors
If the sound output in the receiver room is 100db and the sound leakage being passed through into the neighbouring room is 40db, then the result would be 60 and therefore would be a pass

THE PROCESS

Due to this being a new development, multiple tests are often carried out over several visits. The results below show the tests for Plots 15 and 16 of this site
After reviewing drawings, on site testing was ready to be completed. All calibrated equipment was setup in accordance to our strict procedures to ensure the most accurate result possible

THE RESULTs

≤ 3.5 m³.h.m² @ 50pa

Plot 15 - Target

≤ 3.5 m³.h.m² @ 50pa

Plot 16 - Target

Airborne Wall Target

≥ 45

Plot 15 Living Room/Kitchen - Plot 16 Living Room/Kitchen

≥ 45

Plot 15 Bedroom - Plot 16 Bedroom

3.36

Plot 15 - Result

3.43

Plot 16 - Result

Airborne Wall Result

Plot 15 Living Room/Kitchen - Plot 16 Living Room/Kitchen

Plot 15 Bedroom - Plot 16 Bedroom

PASS

The plots shown here achieved extremely good scores which shows that they have a very good level of both air tightness and sound insulation
Our Combined Testing package offers excellent value