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If you've ever used a power saw in the basement, your
family was probably more irritated with the noise than
excited about your creation. Imagine what a sawmill
sounds like!
 Les
Wagner, Owner of Wagner Millwork, Inc., in Owego, New
York, didn't have to imagine anything. His compact,
efficient sawmill cuts and planes hardwood from raw
logs for the furniture industry.
After renovating the building, he found that the new
walls and ceilings contributed to a significant increase
in noise levels. It was a problem that Les and his insurance
company wanted resolved for the comfort and safety of
his employees.
The noisiest part of the operation, the actual sawing,
could not be isolated because every piece of equipment
had to remain accessible to perform that function. Acoustic
enclosures were considered impractical. Instead of isolating
the noise at the source, they decided to treat the environment.
Large quantities of Acoustic
Polywrap Baffles were suspended from the ceiling
throughout the entire mill. Since the ceiling height
was less than ten feet, the suspended baffles
placed a great deal of absorption close to the noise
sources.
 The
customer's goal of a 5 dB(A)
noise reduction was exceeded. By virtually eliminating
reverberation
as a factor, noise levels were reduced by approximately
8 dB(A) throughout
the entire mill. Even better, the cost of the project
was lower than originally anticipated.
Les and his employees now work in a much more comfortable
atmosphere. Besides the obvious benefits of increased
productivity and a quieter place to work, Les knows
that his operation will always be in compliance with
OSHA noise standards - and there's a lot of comfort
in that!
Acoustical Solutions’ Polywrap
Baffles are an effective tool to improve room acoustics.
The cost, even in large quantities, is affordable to
virtually any business. Polywrap
Baffles are best utilized in applications where
they will not be subjected to abrasion or traffic. The
standard Polywrap
Baffle comes in white and measures 4' x 2’
with (2) grommets installed on (1) 4’ side for
easy hanging.
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