These are different things. Acoustic treatment controls how sound behaves inside a room, reducing reverberation and noise build-up. Soundproofing controls how much sound passes between rooms through walls, floors and ceilings. Many spaces need both, but they involve different products and construction approaches and should be designed separately for each purpose.

Reverberation time (RT60) is how long sound takes to decay by 60 dB after a source stops. In a speech environment, an RT above approximately 0.6 seconds makes conversation harder to follow. For music, longer RTs are often desirable. The right target depends on room size, use and the applicable standard, and is agreed at the start of every specification.

We specify from a wide range including ceiling tiles, suspended baffles, wall-mounted panels, fabric-wrapped systems and proprietary acoustic finishes. Selection is based on published absorption data, aesthetic requirements, ceiling height constraints and fire classification requirements. We do not specify any single product range or manufacturer exclusively.

Yes. We measure the current reverberation time, calculate the shortfall against the target and specify targeted supplementary treatment. Panels can often be added to ceilings or walls without structural work, making acoustic treatment one of the more practical improvements available for occupied or recently completed buildings.

All products we specify carry fire classification data appropriate to the space type. In healthcare and education settings, Class 0 or Class B-s1,d0 ratings are typically required. We confirm the appropriate classification as part of the specification and coordinate with the fire strategy consultant where relevant.