Wagner Millwork Sawmill Acoustics

Les Wagner, Owner of Wagner Millwork, Inc., in Owego, New York, runs a compact, efficient sawmill that cuts and planes hardwood from raw logs for the furniture industry. Wagner reached out to Acoustical Solutions to reduce the noise level in his business.

Large quantities of Polywrap Sound Baffles were suspended from the ceiling throughout the entire mill. Since the ceiling height was less than ten feet, the suspended Polywrap Sound 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. Wagner and his employees now work in a much more comfortable atmosphere. Besides the obvious benefits of increased productivity and a quieter place to work, Wagner 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 Sound Baffles are an effective tool to improve room acoustics. The cost, even in large quantities, is affordable to virtually any business. Polywrap is best utilized in applications where they will not be subjected to abrasion or traffic. The standard Polywrap Sound Baffle comes in white and measures 4′ x 2′ with (2) grommets installed on (1) 4′ side for easy hanging.