The use of acoustic materials is widespread. The better the acoustic conditions in a building where you spend most of the day, the more demanding you become. One always hopes to find an acoustic environment free of reverberation. You would like your conversations to be heard clearly without the need to increase the volume of your words. Therefore, when you approach a construction, renovation or decoration project, you no longer think only of thermal comfort, but also of creating an acoustically pleasant environment. But it's not worth sacrificing the aesthetics of the final result in the process. So, more and more, acoustic conditioning is chosen, using acoustic materials which, like those made of wood, bring beauty and elegance from a visual point of view. The key to these acoustic materials is that they should not seem to fulfil a technical purpose. Solutions such as the Spigoline acoustic systems made with wood slats are simply beautiful. But, at the same time, their perforated upper support fulfils a sound-absorbing function that helps control reverberation in the room. Other acoustic solutions, such as the Spigotec and Spigoacustic acoustic panels create warm settings and help to convey an image of distinction, while also improving the acoustics of the room. The function of the Spigoart acoustic pictures is undetectable and they just seem to be purely decorative elements. This is also the case of Spigodoor acoustic doors. They are simply modern, robust and beautiful wooden doors. No one would suspect that they are responsible, along with the wood panelling in acoustic ceilings and walls, for the excellent acoustics in the room. . If you liked this post about acoustic materials, you may also be interested in: . - Materials for acoustic conditioning: Is wood a good choice? - Spigogroup wall and ceiling panels: brands and characteristics - Wood sound-absorbing materials: choices and formats for different projects - Acoustic diffusers with wood slats for the acoustic conditioning of large spaces
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Acoustic islands are formations of acoustic panels mounted on suspension systems and usually located on room ceilings. But, what is the reason behind installing wood acoustic islands? What advantages do they offer? The main reason for installing wood acoustic islands is that they help control reverberation in rooms. Reverberation is the permanence of sound beyond the time required to properly hear and understand a message. Explained in a more technical fashion, “reverberation time ” is the time it takes for the sound to decay by 60 dB as received stood the sound emission source stops. The use of acoustic islands makes it possible to improve the acoustics of a room by assuring the intelligibility of conversations held in it. They are very easy to install. Acoustic islands hang from the original ceiling either with cables or with fixed structures. They do not require complex work and they do not affect the original ceiling, so they have become the most flexible, quick and simple solution for acoustics problems. On walls, acoustic islands are actually called acoustic pictures and they are simply installed by hanging them, just like pictures. The unrivalled elegance and warmth offered by wood makes them the perfect solution for auditoriums, concert halls and common areas in offices and public buildings. Acoustic islands are made of acoustic panels that can be fireproof with the relevant fire certificates. Wide range of sizes and finishes. Acoustic islands offer all the possibilities in sizes and finishes offered by acoustic panels (See Spigotec and Spigoacustic catalogues). However, at Spigoart, the division of Spigogroup devoted to manufacturing acoustic pictures and acoustic islands, there is the possibility of ordering bespoke pieces in the specific sizes and shapes that a project may need. Also, if you prefer, panels can be screen printed with any image you wish. . If you liked this post about wood acoustic islands, you may also be interested in: . - When to use hanging acoustic islands? The case of Monkton Combe School in Bath, England - Wood ceilings in churches: Church of San Francisco de Castro, Chiloé Islands, Chile - Wood panelling and wood technical doors in the Irabia-Izaga School - Soundproofing or acoustic conditioning with sound-absorbent wood panels? What does your project require?
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