What you need to know
The Challenges
With occupants living busy lives on varying schedules, it was important that tackling unwanted noise was at the top of the list of priorities for the developers. Contractors, Coulson Building Group, were tasked with creating spaces that would ensure optimum levels of comfort for residents. To address potential issues of internal noise pollution coming from waste systems, Coulson needed to consider several factors which could cause unnecessary disturbances for end-users.
The solution
Coulson was able to use Wavin’s Soundcheck Tool that provides guidance on how to meet the latest noise regulations by simulating the system acoustics in final installation. They were able to receive a full report on whether they would be meeting noise regulations. Coulson made use of Wavin’s new Acoustic Soil Plus (AS+) system to add additional soundproofing and create a truly low-noise solution for the 68 flat-property.
Building on the success of the original Acoustic Soil drainage system, AS+ new technology provides advanced noise reduction capabilities. It features a unique material composition that absorbs sound through increased pipe thickness and density, allowing the system to have a structure-borne dB rating of less than 10, ensuring the dwelling at Darwin Green exceeded internal acoustic standards.
Coulson knew that by opting for AS+, they could install the products with minimal fuss, as AS+ sculpture spigot reduces push-in force, while the patented blue seal ensures straight forward fitting due to its shape, composition, and integrated lubrication.
Wavin AS+
Wavin AS+ is the world’s best-performing and most frequently installed low noise waste water system. We take the guesswork out of system design too, with our innovative noise prediction tool.
Thanks to its excellent noise reduction, it is ideal for buildings with very high requirements for low noise level, such as blocks of fats, nursing homes, hospitals, offces, hotels etc. Because Wavin AS+ is produced in a light colour, the system is also suitable for installation where visible, e.g. in kitchens and bathrooms.
