Your manufacturing facility produces too much noise, which probably disturbs residents living nearby. You should ensure that the noise level is around 85 DB(A) so that it doesn’t disturb other businesses, passersby, and residents in the neighborhood. You can use many noise control solutions, such as high concrete walls and synthetic noise barrier walls. Installing a synthetic noise wall is better, and here are factors that will influence its installation.
The Noise Barrier Wall Material
Different materials such as steel, concrete, plastic, wood, rubber, and composites are used to make sound barriers for manufacturing companies. These materials come at different prices and that will influence the cost of installation. It is not advisable to pick hard materials like steel or concrete as they reflect noise instead of absorbing it. So regardless of the price, choose a manufacturing facility noise wall made of rubber or other synthetic material as they will absorb noise, and your facility will not have issues with neighbors and regulating authorities.
The Noise Control Provider You Hire
There are many noise control system providers, and they offer solutions at different prices. Some ask for reasonable prices while others are quite expensive depending on the solutions they provide and their level of expertise. So take your time to research the available companies and ask for quotes from two or three. Look at your budget, your desired manufacturing facility noise wall, and the total installation cost estimate. Choose a noise control wall provider with a reasonable estimate that your manufacturing facility can comfortably pay for.
The Area to Be Covered
If your manufacturing plant is massive, you will likely spend more to install a noise barrier wall than a smaller facility. Why? More materials and labor will be required to complete the project, hence the high cost. However, if your manufacturing plant is small in size, you will likely spend much less on the noise barrier wall project as you will need fewer materials and labor to get the job done. Typically, the larger the facility, the higher the cost of installing a noise wall.
The Complexity of the Project
Installing precast concrete is a complex project that requires heavy equipment, more employees, and time to complete. Such a project can be more expensive than installing lighter noise barrier materials. In addition, installing rubber on already-built walls can take time and requires specialized skills. It can be relatively expensive to install some synthetic noise barrier materials. So if the manufacturing facility noise wall installation project is complicated, expect the project to cost more than an easy-to-handle project.
Noise Wall Aesthetics
Noise absorption and product durability are the main factors to consider when picking a noise barrier wall. Besides, you need to consider the aesthetics of the wall. If you want a wall with high acoustic performance but still looks good, get ready to spend more on the project. However, if you want a simple noise wall with minimal details, you will spend much less than a facility owner who wants a noise wall with beautiful panels or unique designs.