Board types · Sound insulation

Acoustic boards within a solution for noise

The starting point is understanding which noise is disturbing you and how it reaches the room. A board intended for acoustic systems is one component, alongside the construction and its junctions.

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The purpose of this family

Manufacturers include certain boards within systems intended for higher sound insulation. PLADUR FONIC is an example used in interior partitions, ceilings and wall linings. Its name does not justify attributing a fixed noise reduction to every installation. Comparing alternatives requires the documented composition and existing construction to be considered alongside the chosen product and the available space.

Describe the problem before choosing

Voices from another room, traffic, music and footsteps involve different enquiries. Explain when the noise occurs, where you hear it and what is on the other side of the wall or ceiling. Where measurements or specialist assessment are necessary, they should be considered before treating system selection as settled. A photograph alone cannot identify all the routes by which sound travels.

Construction details play a part

Layers, framing, the cavity, absorbent material and junctions are assessed together. Openings, boxes and service penetrations also need coordination. A useful acoustic quotation describes these elements and the space required for the intervention. Changing only the board while leaving existing construction issues unresolved may leave essential decisions open. The proposed scope should make those assumptions and required checks clear.

Insulation is different from absorption

Reducing transmission between rooms differs from reducing reverberation within a room. Perforated boards serve the latter objective when incorporated into an absorbent system. If the disturbance comes from another home, we do not propose a perforated ceiling as an automatic substitute for an insulation assessment and consideration of the transmission routes. The first decision is which acoustic problem needs attention.

How we assess feasibility

Describe the situation, available dimensions and how much space the lining can occupy. Add drawings if available and mark doors, windows and ducts. We will assess the scope and checks needed to formulate a proposal. Any stated performance must relate to a specific composition and conditions; we do not promise that installing a special board will eliminate every source of noise.

  • Perceived source, timing and type of noise.
  • Existing construction and available space.
  • Openings, services and the project's objective.

Sources and technical documentation

Manufacturer references consulted on 14 October 2026. Selection and performance are confirmed against the current documentation for the system proposed for each project.